Today started pretty cute. Wavy had a “Flock of Seagulls” look going on.
Once the kids were off to school, I gathered up my items to bring to Brady – today it was snacks, underwear, and some pictures – and I got on the road. I picked up coffee along the way, as I try to do most days. It was especially friendly at Starbucks today. The drive-thru on Idylwyld has become a regular stop for me. I like them there.
I was waved through my security, and the screening people greeted me with “Oh, thats Hailey. She’s always here.”
I beat Brady to his room, but only by a few minutes. He was all sweaty from his time in the gym, but he was happy, as he tends to be after a good session.
We enjoyed a quick coffee date before getting to his hour of physical therapy. Today Brady worked on trying to safely get onto the floor, and back up to wherever he came from, such as his wheelchair, a couch, or even a fall. Praise the Lord for that arm strength, as it is a HUGE asset in terms of getting him back up when his legs aren’t as stable as they used to be. We tried to simulate the height of the van, and how high up the seat might be, and how he might get into it. It was hard to stage, but I’ll bring the van to the hospital next week so we can actually try it out in person! We’ll know shortly thereafter whether or not he needs any modifications/pull bars/latches, etc. He closed off his physical therapy with some walks back and forth between the parallel bars. The four of us had some good laughs together, and we even got one of them to snort, twice. It was a good therapy session. It felt productive and positive. As we left, we ran into one of the spinal doctors on the ward, and she inquired how Brady’s therapy had gone. He was really optimistic, and that made her really happy.
I went back to Brady’s room with him and hung out with him while he ate lunch and I drank my Boost. Then I headed out from there, so he could meet his 1:00pm appointment and I could get home, and get my van to our mechanic before it closed. Of ALL TIMES for the brakes to grind 🤦♀️ why wouldn’t it be now?
I came home shortly before 3:00 to a care package on my doorstep.
I don’t know who you are, but I am so grateful! So many good treats! I have lost count of the amount of times I’ve come home to gifts on my doorstep. I am overwhelmed with gratitude. I hope that is never in question.
What a nice day. Thank you, Lord.