Day 236 - Tuesday 20th December
Before I forget.............something I missed out of yesterday's blog.
If you read yesterday's entry, you will know kp was very down. She said something that made me very sad. It was at the height of the aches and pains and I TOTALLY understand where she was coming from...........
kp:- I am really fed up, David. ............. Why do I bother ?
Now, she meant "why does she bother putting in all the effort that she does" when all she ever gets is aches and pains. I think the whole "rehabilitation" thing is taking its toll.
Why did it make me sad, well, I think part of her is feeling "this life is no fun anymore." ?!
So, today.........I am pleased to report, kp is feeling better in herself. As soon as she woke up, we did her exercises which really help loosen up her shoulder. The OT's arrived to help kp get showered and spread on their tips. The usual OT was off sick, so the student OT came with a new lady who was very nice. The student OT is lovely too and VERY kindly came with a gadget that enables kp to dry her hair without using a hairdryer. This is VERY useful because at the moment, someone else has to hold the hairdryer while kp styles or vice-versa. It's the student's very own gadget and we have it on trial to see if it helps kp.
Physically, kp felt better as well this morning -- Much less stiff ! :-) So, we will definately keep up the physio's suggestions.
Whilst I was out walking the dogs, Marie arrived. She is staying the night. The girls had an 11.30am hair appointment. kp opted for yet another style and colour.
Marie also changed colour.
And shortly after returning home, kp went to bed to rest (not sleep). The aches are starting to kick in, but only in the legs today, which is an improvement of sorts.
If you read yesterday's entry, you will know kp was very down. She said something that made me very sad. It was at the height of the aches and pains and I TOTALLY understand where she was coming from...........
kp:- I am really fed up, David. ............. Why do I bother ?
Now, she meant "why does she bother putting in all the effort that she does" when all she ever gets is aches and pains. I think the whole "rehabilitation" thing is taking its toll.
Why did it make me sad, well, I think part of her is feeling "this life is no fun anymore." ?!
So, today.........I am pleased to report, kp is feeling better in herself. As soon as she woke up, we did her exercises which really help loosen up her shoulder. The OT's arrived to help kp get showered and spread on their tips. The usual OT was off sick, so the student OT came with a new lady who was very nice. The student OT is lovely too and VERY kindly came with a gadget that enables kp to dry her hair without using a hairdryer. This is VERY useful because at the moment, someone else has to hold the hairdryer while kp styles or vice-versa. It's the student's very own gadget and we have it on trial to see if it helps kp.
Physically, kp felt better as well this morning -- Much less stiff ! :-) So, we will definately keep up the physio's suggestions.
Whilst I was out walking the dogs, Marie arrived. She is staying the night. The girls had an 11.30am hair appointment. kp opted for yet another style and colour.
Marie also changed colour.
And shortly after returning home, kp went to bed to rest (not sleep). The aches are starting to kick in, but only in the legs today, which is an improvement of sorts.
posted by David Pollard at Tuesday, December 20, 2005
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