Tuesday Update

We will be doing home therapy today.  I will do  range of motion, spinning, electro-muscle stimulation, and various exercises this morning.  Ceil will be going to therapy Wednesday and Thursday.  So it looks like a busy week for Ceil at the plaza.

Ceil's hand really lit up with the EMPI.  It does not hurt, it simply stimulates the muscles so that the brain will start recognizing the hand and arm again.

On the phone with Dale.

Family Affair at the Plaza

Ceil will be having family attending her therapy sessions today.  Kevin called last night to let me know he and Colleen will be coming up to be with Ceil for the morning therapy.  Doug also called and volunteered to take Ceil to therapy this morning.  Then it's off to have a delightful lunch. So, it will be a family affair at the plaza and then some quality time together afterward.  Now that's living!  What a wonderful treat for Ceil.

PT and OT went very well for Ceil according to Doug and Kevin.  OT used Dyna-vision to enhance Ceil's right-side awareness.  After therapy, it was off to Qadoba's for lunch.  Ceil enjoyed a taco salad.  Then it was back home for more visiting and a nap.  Doug, Kevin, and Colleen said their goodbyes, and it was off to sleep for Ceil, with a big smile on her face.

Doug, Colleen, Ceil, and Kevin this morning before therapy.

Purple PJs!

Frigid Sun on Sunday

The sun came up shining on this frigid Sunday morning.   Ceil was up and wide awake by 8:00.  She is now spinning and enjoying the Sunday ads.  Not sure what the day will hold, but we will frost Christmas cookies later this morning.  We went to the mall.for an outing after Ceil's nap.  While there, I received a call form Denise that she and Karen had come to see Ceil.  Sorry we weren't there.  Everyone has been very good about calling before coming to visit.  Please call prior to coming to make sure that Ceil is up from her nap, or to determine if we are home.  We love to get visitors, but we need advance notice for Ceil's convenience and our daily routine.  Thank you!

Larry called, and Ceil was all smiles!

Ceil and Linda, watching, "The Bishop's Wife" with Cary Grant as the angel.

Fritata for lunch.

Ceil and Linda enjoying a shake at Arby's.

Snowy, Blowy Saturday

Wow.  What a difference a day makes!  It is a winter wasteland outside this morning.  I have been out to shovel and snow blow already, but will be out again several times before the end of the day.  Not sure how the weather will impact the plans for visitors, but we will take it has it comes.  We have cookies, thanks to Denise, so we will have a fun Christmas activity to keep us busy later today.  Be safe out there, and keep checking back.  Nothing else to do!

Ceil enjoying a call from Annie this morning.  This really makes her day.

On the phone with Kevin.  A nice surprise for Ceil.

Lori and Duane braved the weather to come visit Ceil.  It is always nice to see them, and Ceil really enjoys their company.

Friday Morning with Brian!

Brian will be coming up this morning to spend some time with Ceil.  Not sure what all is planned, but lunch is on the agenda for sure.  Brain came to the delight of Ceil, and it was off to Saver's, the Dollar store, and then to McCain's for a hot beef sandwich.  Doug joined them for lunch as well.  It was a nice morning for Ceil, visiting with Brian and Doug.

Brain and Ceil after a fun morning together.

Thursday Therapy at the Plaza

Ceil will be having therapy at the plaza this morning.  OT and speech are on the agenda today.  Looking forward to speech therapy, as it has been quite a while since we have had a regular schedule with a therapist.  Dr. S wants Ceil to work on her volume and articulation with the therapist. 

Ceil did very well at therapy today.  She worked hard for the speech therapist, and did a couple of new things with the OT.

Ceil, balancing on the big green ball to strengthen her core muscles.

Wednesday - Doctor Appointment Today

Ceil really enjoyed her toast this morning.  It was made with Maxine's wonderful bread she brought yesterday.  Thank you!  Ceil has a follow-up appointment with the rehab doctor today.  The doctor has been very supportive and has listened to all of my requests for various therapeutic modalities, etc.  Today he will assess how Ceil is doing  with therapy at the plaza.  I am sure he will sign-off on more therapy sessions, as Ceil is doing much better now that she is off Dilantin.
The doctor visit went really well.  Dr. S is a really nice guy, and genuinely cares about his patients.  He was excited about the progress that Ceil has made over the last few weeks, and how healthy she looked today.  He was also impressed with Ceil's vocabulary.  He recommended that Ceil continue therapy, both at home and at the plaza.  Great news!

A cute little tree and dear display at the plaza.

The youth of St. Pete's church brought Christmas cookies to Ceil this afternoon.  Thank you!