The Weekend in Pictures

Ceil had a great weekend with the girls.  Linda is now back home and things are getting back to normal.  Looking forward to the new week ahead.  Below are pictures from the weekend.  See you tomorrow.

Annie and Ceil celebrate their birthday at the Coyote Moon brunch.

Hospital Visit

Ceil and the girls came to visit Linda in the hospital this afternoon.  What a pleasant surprise for Linda.  Ceil and the girls were decked out with fun props and lighted sunglasses.  Linda is doing fine and will be released from the hospital tomorrow.  Ceil is having a lot of fun with her daughters going to a party at Good Shepherd, shopping at Savers, and helping with dinner prep.  Thanks to Denise, Karen, and Annie for being there for Linda and I during this difficult time.  We will be back at it on Monday, and the story of Ceil's recovery will continue on as usual.  See you tomorrow.

The girls come to visit Linda at the hospital.

Girls Weekend

Linda is having surgery as I write the blog.  So, I will be here for the duration of the weekend until we come home on Sunday.  Denise, Karen and family will be caring for Ceil this weekend.  I'm sure it will be a great weekend for Ceil and the girls.  I will have pictures and stories on Sunday.  See you then.

Denise is such a card  ;^ )

New Leg Brace and a Visitor from California!

Ceil got her new leg brace this morning from Great Steps.  She was a bit put off by the brace at first, but when she stood with it on, she was very happy with it.  It is very supportive and will make a big difference in her therapy.  It is nice to see good things happening for Ceil and her recovery.  Later, Tim L. and Bill L. came to visit Ceil.  What a happy surprise for Ceil!  We had a great visit, with lots of memories and funny stories from Tim.  Great to see them.

The new brace looks really good!

Tim and Bill with Ceil.

All in a Day's Therapy...

 Sometimes a little pep-talk is needed to get Ceil going at the beginning of therapy.

Stretching the right and left arm together.

                                 


Ceil can do more than you think.

                                                                                                                                                                            Ceil does enjoy herself at therapy.

"This how I want you to shrug your shoulders"

Tuesday Update

Ceil spent the morning with Doug, as I needed to attend to business this morning.  Thank you Doug!  Doug and Ceil went to crossroads and did some shopping and visiting with old friends.  They went to Arby's for lunch, which Ceil enjoyed very much.  Later, we had a nice sausage dinner.  Ceil enjoys watching the Biggest Loser, which she will do this evening with Linda.  Tomorrow will bring therapy at the plaza and more stories of recovery and small victories, which makes every day matter.  See you then.

Monday

Monday was a bit windy and wet.  Doug came and took Ceil to therapy this morning.  Doug reported that Ceil gave it her all for both PT and OT.  We had a nice dinner, and Ceil is now watching Princess O'Rourke.  A comedy about a pilot and a princess who have a whirl-wind romance during WWII.  A shower is coming afterward, and then off to bed.  See you tomorrow.

Sunday

Ceil spent the morning with Denise, as Linda and I needed to move our son to a new apartment.  Kevin, Joe, David, and Ken were kind enough to help.  Thanks!   It was a nice day for Ceil, as she spent time with Denise, Karen, and her family.

Family and friends visiting Ceil.

Saturday

Ceil has been having a pretty quiet day so far.  We did go out for lunch to Mexican Village.  We had to get out for a breath of fresh air.  The weather has taken a turn for the worse, so we will be spending the evening indoors. 

Ceil and her new friend, Pancho.

Friday Update and the Surprise Visitors!

Ceil had coffee and an apple fritter with Linda this morning at the ING cafe.  Afterward we got on the recumbent bike and did 15 minutes of pedaling.  Sorry, I accidentally deleted the photos : (   Hopefully I'll have more photo ops later.  The photo ops really came today.

Doris and family stopped by to visit Ceil today.  What a wonderful surprise for Ceil!

Out for a walk in the wonderful fall weather.

A nice fire to end the day.

Thursday Update

Ceil is off to see Dr. Danielson this morning.  This is just a check-up and review of how Ceil is doing in her recovery.  Ceil will be seeing Dr. Schlosser in the near future to reevaluate her Dilantin dosage and other important issues regarding her recovery. 





Happy fall!

Halloween is coming!




"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” - Melody Beattie

Wednesday and the Accidental Breakfast

More therapy this morning at the plaza.  Looking forward to seeing Dr. Schlosser again to reevaluate Ceil's Dilantin dose and hopefully find a way to increase her energy level during the day. 
I made Ceil eggs, bacon, and toast for breakfast this morning.  What I didn't realize, is that when I plated the food I made a face.  I only noticed it when I put it on the table.  I then quickly had the breakfast say, "good morning Ceil", which made Ceil smile and giggle.  Then I had to get a picture.  I am grateful for each day to be a part of Ceil's recovery, and that Ceil can find enjoyment and pleasure in the simple things, while living in her own home.

This was one of those "happy accidents" that made Ceil and I smile. 

At the plaza for PT and OT.  Ceil did really well today.  The PT tried the treadmill, but Ceil was not ready for it just yet.  However, Ceil did gave it a college try.

In OT, Ceil was relearning things that were once second nature.  She did very well and used a lot of creative thinking to get the job done.

“Become aware that there are no accidents in our intelligent universe. Realize that everything that shows up in your life has something to teach you. Appreciate everyone and everything in your life.” - Wayne Dyer

Tuesday

Ceil is starting her day with a good bowl of oatmeal.  We will do morning therapies and take a walk when it warms up a bit.  Ceil had a mellow day after our walk and spinning.  We had hamburgers on the grill for dinner, which Ceil really enjoyed.  Looking forward to therapy tomorrow at the plaza.  Ceil will have a blood draw for her Dilantin level.  Let's hope she is at the therapeutic level.  See you tomorrow.

Ceil, holding rainbow roses at Sam's club.











“In life you can never be too kind or too fair; everyone you meet is carrying a heavy load. When you go through your day expressing kindness and courtesy to all you meet, you leave behind a feeling of warmth and good cheer, and you help alleviate the burdens everyone is struggling with.” - Brian Tracy

Monday

Ceil had good therapy sessions today at the Plaza.  The therapists really like working Ceil.  She is both funny and feisty at the same time, but she does work hard for them.

Ceil working her legs on a new machine





















Using the parallel bars for the first time.

Rocking the chair to work both arms.

"Beginning today, treat everyone you meet as if they were

going to be dead by midnight. Extend to them all the care,

kindness, and understanding you can muster, and do it

with no thought of any reward. Your life will never be
the same again"
Og Mandino

"Humankind has not woven the web of life.
We are but one thread within it.
Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves.
All things are bound together. All things connect."
--Chief Seattle

Au Voir Dale and Jag

Dale left today.  He and the Jag were off on a road trip back to Texas.  After a nice pancake breakfast and a morning of visiting, it was time to say goodbye.  Ceil really enjoyed Dale's visit was sad to see him go, but he will return in the near future for another visit.  Later, we went to the mall for an outing.  We stopped by Macy's to visit  Holiday Lane.  Christmas is not far off.  A good day overall.

Dale says goodbye to Ceil.

Dale and his Jag, ready for the road trip.

Holiday Lane.

Farewell Dale.  Safe journey.

Breakfast with Dale and a Day with the Family

Ceil enjoyed breakfast with Dale this morning.  It looks like another beautiful day is in store for Ceil, and she will be busy with Kevin and Colleen coming to visit, as well Brian and Mickie. The family is here!  Let the fun begin!
China 1 for lunch and G Allen's for dinner, and a lot of visiting and fun with the family. 

Got milk?

Friday - Beautiful Day

Ceil went for a walk with Dale this morning.  What a beautiful day for a Walk!  Dale reminisced about childhood days as they made there way through the neighborhoods, and Ceil was smiling and enjoying every minute.  Not sure what the rest of this Friday will hold, but check back if you can.  Good day!

Dale and Ceil by Madison.