Well I didn't have a chance to see Dad today. But Erin did talk to Mom and she said they had a very relaxing day. I didn't want to go over because I just wanted to give both Dad and Mom time to rest. Mom was so excited to be able to sleep in today. Today was probably the first day she has rested since the accident.
And I can't imagine what it was like for Dad to sleep in his own bed. Oh I bet his doggies were happy too. Angelo, Dad's black labradoodle, has been keeping a vigil on Dad's bed ever since the accident. Last night they hardly left Dad's side and Dad was grinning from ear to ear to see them.
Oh, I do remember Erin informed me that Mom had Dad did try some physical therapy exercises today. I guess she had him walk up the stairs, I assume up to their loft room because the stairs are carpeted! Dad was able to go up just fine but he didn't feel he could go back down, so he scooted down on his bum. Poor Dad has never had any fears in his life. Now he is terrified of stairs. I'm thinking it was a mixture of fear and strength that made him feel he could not make it down the stairs. I wonder if his fear will ever truly go away?
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wow. that is so cool about the dogs; truly man's best friends, huh? cute that he scooted down like that. I am sure it will take some time, but in time he will be able to go down the stairs. I am so glad Kim got to sleep in today!
ReplyDeleteActually going down stairs is always harder than going up them--it's how we are built! It's also scarier, since you are facing down and seeing how far it is to the bottom. Going up, you are facing the stairs in front of you--much closer. I'm sure he will be walking down those stairs in his own good time.
ReplyDeleteActually, we used to go down the stairs on our butts all the time for fun when we were kids. It was like indoor sledding.
See you in a few days!
Jody