I want to start this post by apologizing for essentially dropping off the face of the earth for the last week. We have been so busy!
Last Thursday, I participated in a BOAT LOAD of training in preparation for Bob’s return to home. Bob and I played a game of SkipBo early in the day and almost every card he flips over in his stockpile is a wild card. Its complete garbage and he is so smug about it.
The most exciting parts of the day were when my best friend, Suzie, was able to attend a few of Bob’s therapy sessions with us. We spent time together in speech, enjoyed the weather on the 6th floor, and practiced getting in and out of our car. On Bob’s first attempt to get in the car, he bumped his head because he forgot to duck. Bob also complained that the car made him feel claustrophobic. I had to remind him that we can’t afford a new car payment and the car that would have been more comfortable for him was wrapped around a tree. His response, “I’m sorry. That’s unfortunate”.
Suzie and I then lost a game of Uno to a “brain injured guy” as Bob said.
We were all wearing our Magee gear that day.
Suzie also stayed to watch him go up and down a flight of steps in the fire escape of the hospital. He did a great job, but it makes me very nervous as I am his “spotter” and my ankles are complete garbage. So stairs are unbelievably difficult for me and I avoid them at all costs. He is doing so well and Ranit requested the weights of the boys and a stroller to practice “baby activities”.
Brittany, Joey and I took the boys to the Sweetwater Marina and Riverdeck on Friday night where we were able to relax and spend some time with the boys and I also got to catch up with family members that I hardly ever see who frequent the Riverdeck.
Michael, Tiny Baby, and I went to visit Bob on Sunday and Michael was able to participate in therapy with Bob. They threw balls and stacked and matched colored blocks.
We also spent a great deal of time playing on the 6th floor before Brittany came to take the boys home with her so that I could stay longer. Bob and I were able to complete work for his business on the computer and also work on some homework that he was assigned from Ashley.
I was off on Monday to have a meeting about Michael at our house and my neighbor, Elisabeth, came by to help me assemble the shower bench that was delivered for Bob and also took me out for lunch. Later, when back at Brittany’s, I realized I had forgotten my lunch leftovers. I decided to take the boys for a ride to get ice cream and grab my grub. Michael LOVES ice cream.
Last night was a Joey, Brittany, Karen day of fun. But after a full day of work, a faculty meeting, as well as three therapy appointments for the boys, I was beat and was essentially useless in the Escape Room that we did after we went out for dinner. We could have gotten it with an extra 3 minutes. So we did not escape. That was disappointing.
But what’s going on in my life right now isn’t something that I can escape from. It’s constantly cheering myself on, and begging for validation from people around me to reassure myself that I am making the best choices for my family. And, yes, it is 4 am. And no, I have not yet gone to sleep. That’s another post for another day.
Keep praying for Bob and our family.
