Good morning!
It appears to be another perfect summer day and today we have nothing on the calendar. This weather has been great for Den. He spends a lot of time outside, enjoying the warmth of the sun while reading the cards and letters that still arrive daily. He re-reads the letters from the Class of 2009, and seems to get a little stronger each day. The progress isn't nearly fast enough for him, but I'm hoping that will accelerate with the help of his physical therapy appointments. He has those three times weekly.
We will have a busy week as Denny has to see all of his doctors in addition to PT. We are trying to get some kind of routine in place, which isn't always easy because he still fights the chronic fatigue. Before we left Mercy (at the final staffing,) the doctors and therapists made it very clear to Denny that he has to fight through the urge to sleep, so he is allowed just two short naps or a single one hour nap each day. They also encouraged him to nap in his recliner or even sitting up as that will prevent that deep sleep that often leaves him confused.
So, staying busy is a must and we had plenty to do this past week. We celebrated Keira's first birthday yesterday, so we had a party at Shannon and Doug's. Friday night Sara VanDeWalle and Andi Zinkgraf brought over a delicious lasagna dinner and spent time talking to Denny about class this year and their college plans. Earlier in the day we had to spend a few hours over at the house Denny owned before we married. We've rented it for years and never had any landlord nightmare stories, but this time our tenants left a mess that will require some skilled maintenance as well as a lot of hard work and cosmetic repair, i.e., painting. So, I got started on the yard last Friday and will return there today for a few hours. It looks like we'll spend a lot of afternoons there. (It's not exactly what I had in mind for the summer!)
Enjoy this beautiful Sunday, wherever you are, and take time to count your many blessings. Your love and friendship are surely among ours.
Love,
Carla
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1 comment:
Carla - I wasn't kidding about being willing to help with painting (whether it is your house or your rental). Let me know when you decide to tackle the project - I miss you and it would be a great chance to visit!!
Dennis - glad to hear that you and Carla are getting to enjoy your view. I hope your strength continues to return and you have more and more enjoyable days!!
Lori
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