More Baby Steps!!!!!

Just a quick report. The physical therapist came and worked on Patsy today and she was really happy. Patsy actually put weight on her legs for the longest amount of time that she has done that.

She also hand her sitting and holding herself up better then ever.

I may have lost a speech therapist but I will work on that and I will get her talking again, you can take that to the bank.

Another bit of good news, I have fed patsy the last three times and have not used the syringe. Last night a big bowl of ice cream and she finished it all with a spoon. We started today with biscuits and gravy and she really liked it. She ate that with a spoon as well.I realized they are just babysteps but they are "MY Baby" steps.

WHAT THE HECK WAS i THINKING!!!!!!!!!! I really wanted pat to gain some weight but now I am having second thoughts. Either I am getting older or it is amazing what an extra few pounds will do when you have to lift some one. I may have to put her on a diet sometime.

Ok, that is all for now, I have to go to Ontario and get some new chompers. I will be able to eat again and i am looking forward to that. RAZ

Will she go or not??????

Is it a set back????? The speech therapist was here again today and she only has two more visits and then she needs to re-certify for and 30 days. The problem is that she has to report some definite improvement and Patsy is not talking to her enough for her to say that she is improving. So, I guess that we will be saying goodbye to the speech therapist for now, in fact I did. Patsy talks with her eyes and motions and I guess that is what we have for now.

Tonight Patsy looked like she was in pain and I asked her and she indicated that she has a headache. I have given her some Ibuprofen and I hope that helps her. I wished she could talk to me, it would make things a lot easier to help her.

I think that is the hardest problem for me. It is one thing to do all the things that i need to do to take care of her but not being able to communicate what she wants or needs and trying to guess those things is the hardest part. And it is also a little rough not having her say thanks for the things I do. So my thanks is having her look at me and give me that great smile and a sweet kiss. Those that come and see her know what I am talking about with her smile.

Sat is a ham Radio event. We will be helping the Federation for the Blind Cycle for Independence bicycle ride and patsy has always been with me. Will she be with me again this year????? Here is the good and the bad as I have always done with you all. The good is that I think she would benefit from some fresh air and some different scenery. However, I will have to figure out how to feed her without the benefits of a kitchen. And I know I will have to stop somewhere along the way and lift her out of the front seat and put her on the floor in the back so as to be able to change her. And then move her back to the front seat. Is it possible???? Can Raz do it???? What would you all do???? Is anyone making any bets????? We will see, but for now, thanks for riding along on our journey. RAZ

Another good day!!!

Looks like the site is back up so Let me do a post. Patsy is doing really good. keep in mind that when I say good, I mean she is getting a little bit better day by day. The physical therapist says she is doing great and has had her sitting up and trying to stand a bit.

I think the best part for now is that she is gaining weight again. I contribute that to the increase in calorie intake and the fact that kari is helping take care of her and is doing a great job. When we weighed her on Monday, She had gained 4 pounds and I would bet that she has gained some since then. We still feed her with a syringe some of the time in an effort to keep the food in her. But I think as we get some weight back on her, we will also get some strength back. That is my hope.

I have been doing pretty good since having all my top teeth pulled. I have an appointment on monday to start getting my new teeth. I have had some financial help or it would not have happened. My sis in seattle, Scott and Kurt, Dad, the church, and Most of all my daughter in Alaska. Plus, there are some of you who contribute to Patsy's account and that has helped big time.

I have said it before but I have been truly blessed with great family and friends.

So the last bill I have to pay is on Monday and that bill is $800.00. I was able to sell an RV fridge for $500.00 and Scott gave me $100.00. Dad helped me with the last $200.00 and sure I am sure that is going to cost me big time. (hehe). So by next week, I should be able to say Mississippi with out spitting all over myself. Ok, Gotta go feed my sweetie, By for now, RAZ

kitty Kitty!!!!

I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.

Hide the ice cream!!!!!

HOLLY COOKIE MONSTER!!!!

It really doesn't take much to make me happy but today, well it was the best. Kari and i took Patsy in to the nursing home for a bath. For the first time in a long time, Patsy has gained some weight.

4 POUNDS !!!!! THERE IS NOTHING THAT COULD MAKE ME HAPPIER FOR NOW!!

Times are tough and Patsy is a challenge sometimes. There are days when I really wonder why we are going through this. But, to see her getting a little better and to see her gaining some weight, well it just doesn't get any better.

Ok, so here is a picture of the love of my life, She is a little tired because we just got her home from her bath. Doesn't she look great??????? Gotta run for now, RAZ

Cookies anyone??????

I see somebody changed my back ground so i better make a new post. Kari made me cookies the day I had dental surgery. I could not eat them and so I sent them home with her. CRAP!!! The more I think about that, the more I wonder if that wasn't her plan all along. She even made me go to the store to get a few things that I didn't have. I will keep an eye on her palns from now on. HEHEHE

I just finished giving Patsy a bowl of ice cream with chocolate syrup. She ate a bunch today and has had a pretty good day. Kari was here and i went and did a few chores. She gave her a nice bath and changed her bedding. The physical therapist showed up and worked on her. We got her up and I helped lock her knees and she put weight on her legs. We also had her setting up and holding herself without any help. All things look great. Yesterday the speech therapist hit her first goal. It was to get her to say a word, any word, with clarity. Patsy did and she was happy. Today, Patsy said "HI BABY" to me. It wasn't as clear as I would like but I knew what she was saying.

I used to talk about baby steps and then she would go backwards. I haven't seen a backwards for quite some time now. The baby steps are really small but they are still going forward.

As for me, I am recovering from my dental work. Two weeks from now I will get some knew ones and will be back on track. Katy has help with some money and the church helped as well. Kurt also helped with a little bit and that helped. I have everything paid for but the upper plate and that is $800.00. I have a couple of things to try to sell and if not, I can sell my little car. We will see what happens. I have learned to take care Of my sweety and it always works out so I have faith that it will work out again.

So our journey continues and the ride is getting easier I think. Thanks for being there, RAZ

oooouuuuuuccccchhhhhh

Well, i have fill better.I had ate teef puld today and it herts!!!I had some pane pills and I think I am ok. I want to et but I do not no wat so I think i wil take mor pills. Patsy is doing super. Kari gave her a bath and she does not stenk. I think I want to sleep so more so bye for now, RAZ