I love 'hindsight.' It is amazing what we learn from looking back. It's not always good but it helps us to make better informed decisions in times ahead.
Dear Merv - his walking is just absolutely horrid and his response time for doing things, such as getting ready to get out of his lift chair doesn't appear to have changed. It wont be long before he will no longer walk aided in the house. He will use his wheelchair inside and outside at all times. I can wait for that.
Merv continues to enjoy the footy, tennis, TV games shows and those ongoing cooking shows. All of them require an understanding of the rules and buzz of your favourite team/contestant in a fight to win!
I don't need to tell family and friends (even his specialist) that Merv is talking so much better and joining in conversation where he feels comfortable. Today he said a whole complete sentence when Maureen was visiting. I am chuffed with delight! There was never any doubt Merv could understand and follow a conversation but he rarely added a comment or entered the conversation.
Now I feel like breaking out in song, "Look what a change of scenery can do......"
When we moved I felt the urgency to have Merv's name on the list for permanent care at the local aged care hostels. Now it's the furthest thing from my mind!
I know it can't be avoided altogether. The future will continue to bring trials and traumas of which we will deal with. There will come a time that Merv will become a permanent resident in an aged care facility but at this point of time it wont be anytime soon.
