Half-miler

Stan's good friend Matt took Stan to Dakotah today for a few turns around the walking track. Slower than most, but faster than some. Therapists have set a goal of 90 seconds around the 12th mile track. (Push off the back foot and it goes better.) Trying to find that smooth rhythm.

Occupational therapy

The first household project since The Big Event occurred this afternoon, when Stan installed a baby latch preventing Birdie from unauthorized entry to our wastebasket. A similar latch was installed this fall, and worked. . .until Andrew yanked the drawer and broke it. It can keep out a small dog but. . .
After returning from the day's big outing to Lowes,we used the old holes, which meant prohibited power tools were unnecessary.

Look who came to our house!

Cousin Harold came from Bismarck to look in on Stan, approving of his program of therapy. The two are spending some time, telling stories from bygone days and solving some of today's world problems.

Buttercup, Buttercup, Buttercup, Buttercup

Photo by Katie Rolfsrud

It seems like all the therapists are named Katie, including Catie, above, who agreed to have her picture taken even if she hadn't done her hair today. They’re all wonderful and very helpful in putting this behind me. Catie’s my speech therapist in Shakopee, teaching me, among other things, to swallow, drink and speak.

Pop, pop, pop
Mom, Mom, Mom,
Cup, Cup, Cup, Cup
Jump, jump, jump.

you get the idea.

Busy, working in some therapy, boss

Sunday was a big day.
Stan's nephew Ford dropped in around noon to wish  us well. He told us about playing Kubb in Sweden.
Then Missy arrived with our grandchild, Emily Kathleen, and we heard all about Missy in the March yesterday. Then we opened some gifts left over from Christmas. Lots to do, sorry about the Packers.
Stan was working his therapy stuff all the while, honest, boss.

Not ready for prime time......yet

Walked six minutes today. Attained a score just below norm for all men my age, also still working on swallowing and small motor skills.
Trying to get some swagger in my step, :)

Photos by Kathleen

Warmer weather

We opened the porch to take advantage of the sunny warm weather today. Therapy goes well with the sunshine. We are climbing out of the hole!

Something we should have done long ago. . .

Before

Andrew found the studs and will install a grab bar in our shower. Later, Laurie and Kim will be here for food. The attention is great.
Thanks to all.
Stan

after

Stan is home now! Thanks for all good wishes!

We drove through St. Paul and then home for our project today.
We greeted Birdie and she remembered her Dad.
(where ya been!)