However I would make the comment that while this blog is read by many it is, and always has been a vehicle for those who wish to know how cleo is doing, and to follow the rehabilitation which she is undergoing. Now, while the messages of support since November have been most welcome our appreciation of those has been reiterated many times, and of course will be in the future too. This blog was never designed or written to "drum up" support, but merely as a place to inform. I am at a loss as to the "true colours comment".
I did mention a while ago that we had opted to change the frequency of the posts to weekly and while I have not posted for a couple of weeks this does not mean that i am unaware of those who read and look to this record for news. For that i apologise.
So, lets get you up to date.
Afetr the handfasting James went off and got married, and we have not seen him since then. What we have been doing is managing cleo's rehabilitation ourselves. Using the treadmill we bought, and just daily living her walking is slightly improved, although as before her arm is still not functioning at all.
I spoke at length with James earlier this week, and we are going to see him tomorrow to agree a longer term plan whereby we will continue to manage cleos rehabilitation in this way, and he will review with us on a two- or three-monthly period. James feels this is a good way forward as we move towards a year since the stroke, and the improvements that happen will continue we hope, but aton a much slower pace. James' intervention every two or three months will enable him to see better the improvements cleo has made, and allow us not to be so tied to a weekly schedule of physiotherapy at the hospital when there is little benefit being gained from that.
Another mobility method
We have ordered this week, (it should be delivered tomorrow in fact) an additional aid for cleo: a mobility scooter that will allow her to be mobile anywhere we might go in the car.
This particular design of electric scooter is one which can easily be carried in the boot of a car, and assembled in a few seconds when needed.
cleo is very much looking forward to getting the scooter and not having to rely on others to push her in the wheelchair, or to walk when she might struggle to get to places. This scooter is so small it may even fit in Sarah's car, so Sarah having passed her driving test at the beginning of July might also be able to take her mum out even if i am not around, or at work.
We are also planning to have cleo assessed for her driving again soon, because it's likely she will need some vehicle adaptations to regain her license, and whatever is needed we will add to the new Nissan X-Trail we are getting in September so that cleo can drive that too. Once that's done
there will be no stopping her!
4 comments:
MG , who ever the idiot is that left that comment on here obviously does not know either you or cleo. You have kept us up to date since the very start and I'm certain that one stupid remark will not deter the avid readers that frequent this site.
MG/cleo.
Never could stand cowards who hide who they are becasue they don't have the bottle to say it to your face, forget them, I've scraped better things of my shoe.
I posted about DLA on last post.
I had to fight like you and most others to get it.
Huge relief when I got it.
I have multiple sclerosis and DLA has been a lifeline for me and my family.
I hope you enjoy your car as I do mine.
The scooter should help with feeling a little more less dependant upon folk. xx
pilgrimgirl_JExx
The rats always come out of their holes when no one is looking....internet included.
Post when you are able...not when others expect it of you. The fact that you allow us to read about your stuggles/joys is a privilege that you are granting us.
Occasional reader....constant supporter from across the pond.
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