On the ball; No time to weight
Try as I might, he would not permit me to watch the movies downstairs, so in the end I took to my quarters and watched one disturbing movie after another last evening. I’m not sure if it was the content, or my mood, but I increasingly felt spooked. I thought I heard someone creeping around the kitchen just as the second film drew to a close. I wondered who could be causing Liylah’s tail to wag with such energy. She loves everyone, so I'm not so sure she'd have the sense to growl at a prowler. Was I just imagining things? I decided I better play it safe and have a look. I bumped into Gilly and let out a scream. It was 10:45 P.M. He never comes upstairs that early. I felt my heart racing for quite some time afterwards.
My jumpy reaction is a sign I ought to pay attention to; stress is working its way through my system. It isn’t as easy to escape through Hollywood as I thought it might be. I must find ways to relax; take the edge off.
Debbie called around 11:00 A.M. this morning to say that she and Fred would like to bring over some brunch. They arrived at 1:00 with all the fixings. My mom came by too, followed by Shelley and Donnie later that afternnon (surprise out of town friends). We spent a relaxing, social afternoon. Gilly remained in the living room throughout, quiet except when encouraged to take part in the conversation. I enjoyed the fact that he hung around instead of escaping to his favourite spot.
Gilly wavered in his decision to attend Yaron’s hockey game this evening, but finally decided to stay home with his good friend Marvin while Sharon and I went out for a bite. The evening put a nice topping on our pleasant and peaceful Sunday.
There’s nothing as precious as being surrounded by good friends and family during trying times; it’s downright healing. I’m somewhat regenerated, and ready to face a new week; O.T. tomorrow, Temodal starts Tuesday, interview home care worker Wednesday, try out new person Thursday…let’s not forget the fact that I still have to complete adaptive measures I’m onto it; still gathering information on best case scenario) and oh yes, I do have to work as well. I still feel there ought to be more hours to the day and days to the week.
Gilly’s right side is significantly weaker than before, but he agreed to use the ball today and lift some weights as well. I hope we can build his strength back up again with a resurgence of his exercise routine. It was way easier when I was home during the summer. Today’s compliance on his part is a good sign.
My jumpy reaction is a sign I ought to pay attention to; stress is working its way through my system. It isn’t as easy to escape through Hollywood as I thought it might be. I must find ways to relax; take the edge off.
Debbie called around 11:00 A.M. this morning to say that she and Fred would like to bring over some brunch. They arrived at 1:00 with all the fixings. My mom came by too, followed by Shelley and Donnie later that afternnon (surprise out of town friends). We spent a relaxing, social afternoon. Gilly remained in the living room throughout, quiet except when encouraged to take part in the conversation. I enjoyed the fact that he hung around instead of escaping to his favourite spot.
Gilly wavered in his decision to attend Yaron’s hockey game this evening, but finally decided to stay home with his good friend Marvin while Sharon and I went out for a bite. The evening put a nice topping on our pleasant and peaceful Sunday.
There’s nothing as precious as being surrounded by good friends and family during trying times; it’s downright healing. I’m somewhat regenerated, and ready to face a new week; O.T. tomorrow, Temodal starts Tuesday, interview home care worker Wednesday, try out new person Thursday…let’s not forget the fact that I still have to complete adaptive measures I’m onto it; still gathering information on best case scenario) and oh yes, I do have to work as well. I still feel there ought to be more hours to the day and days to the week.
Gilly’s right side is significantly weaker than before, but he agreed to use the ball today and lift some weights as well. I hope we can build his strength back up again with a resurgence of his exercise routine. It was way easier when I was home during the summer. Today’s compliance on his part is a good sign.
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