Today was both good and bad. First the good.
Jim and Jan came today and I always enjoy it when they come. We are never short of conversation and stories and it just feels good having them come. We took Bill up to the garden, his favourite spot and sat in the sun and visited. We were up there for quite a while. The reaction amongst the staff when we come back down is always interesting. I don't think the garden is overly used with the current bunch in there and it pleases them a lot to see it being enjoyed.
I stayed for a while after they left, Monte had come for a visit as well. He played the guitar and sang for his dad, who loves it. Its hitting Monte kind of hard that his dad won't ever hear him play his pieces on a piano again.
A magical thing happened whilst I was gone. Dorothy, with a little help from Monte, completely cleaned the house and organized all the crap piled in the living room. I can't even tell you what a joy it was to come home to a clean house. It just simply makes all the difference. Bless her heart. And the last bit of good news, April is here…for the duration. I think its going to be good for Monte and me to have her here. The family is gathering.
The not so good news (I don't like that word 'bad') is Bill was in such rough shape tonight. Monte went back in around 8 and took Molly with him. He couldn't get up and couldn't speak. He was happy to see Molly but it was difficult for him. I had Monte get him to talk to me on the phone and he couldn't. He could barely squeak out a 'love you'. This is by far the worst I have heard him. Its scary. But then…tomorrow could be a good day, like yesterday was. Who knows? But its scary when he gets like this and its happening more and more. He is still able to get up and into a wheelchair, with a lot of help. But I can see that those events will be coming to an end soon and he will be completely bed ridden. His poor little skinny legs have barely any strength left in them.
Tomorrow will be better I hope. TTYL
Hi Helen, thinking of you and Bill and your family. Can Monte make a video recording playing the piano for Bill, can April bring in some of her paintings, maybe printout some pictures of the dogs and hang it on Bills wall? Just some thoughts, take care, love Pat.
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful idea....surely those things would bring Bill some comfort! It certainly was a mixed day... good and bad. We saw the picture of April's studio area. So relieved that she and Monte are with you. Please tell Bill he is constantly in our thoughts, as are all of you.
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