Hi all,
it seems such a long time since I have written a blog but here goes. I got to spend a great few hours with Walt and Patti yesterday morning. Walt had just finished physical therapy and the aide was giving him a bath when I arrived so I got to give Patty a much needed neck massage. I had promised her one after I gave Walt one after Thanksgiving.
The house is so busy with people coming and going all the time. The visiting nurse arrived with a student in tow and the female quotient went up to 5 to 1. Walt seems to be enjoying all the attention.
I was so happy to be able to have something of a conversation with him again. Albeit a whispered one. He is alert and the Walt facial expressions and wry comments are back.
The speech therapist arrived and he was going very well at matching words. The funniest thing was when she asked him what he wanted for Christmas and he said a new head!! Oh dear.
This will be my last post for a couple of months as I am going to Australia to visit my family so I am hoping that you all will write plenty of comments so i can keep up with the the world of Walt.
Cheers
Corinne
3 comments:
Thanks for the update, it's good to hear Walter is getting his sense of humour back.
Have a good time in Australia Corrine!
Love Cousin Debby
A new head! Haha! That is such a typical thing for my dad to say :)
Joanne said...
Knowing how much Walter loves the snow, I decided to pay him a little visit on the first snowy day of the season. I presented him with a little cake inscribed with, "Let It Snow." He placed it next to him on the bed and listened while I read him the card I brought. He took the card, spread it out on his bed and seemed to reread it. Very interested in his surroundings. He did appear to be a bit restless until Patty took off his left "boot" and right "sock." After that he settled back to study the company. My mother and I chatted away and he seemed to listen intently. I admired the "new" Christmas tree by the fireplace and Walter watched as Patty and I hung a few ornaments. When asked if he thought we should put on red ornaments he just looked at me and did not really respond. I then said, "How about gold?" His eyes brightened and he shook his head yes and repeated, "gold!" As the minutes passed Walter became more alert and watchful, appearing to study us with intensity. I found him listening with interest as I talked with Patty. I am amazed at how "young" he looks." Pat is a super nurse and seems to know just what he needs at any given minute.
The visit was delightful and as we were getting ready to leave I picked up my hand and blew Walter a "KISS!!" Now, in all the years I've known him I have never done that. WELL, HE GOT THE BIGGEST KICK OUT OF IT!" A grin lit up his face from ear to ear. I could see the mischievious Walter come to life as he picked up his hand and "combed" his hair back. That's the Walter we all know and love - ready to tease and be teased. I laughed all the way home. This visit sure made my day. All of us who visit are rewarded with some, little "Walterism!" He continues to make progress with the warm and loving care of Patty, his family , and all of his friends!
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