Cognitive therapy improves...

One thing we do most nights is watch "Wheel of Fortune". Bob has never been able to think fast enough to get one of the puzzles (after his brain aneurysm), until tonight. The couple attempting to solve the final puzzle gave the letters they wanted, then tried to solve the puzzle. The puzzle was a phrase. PA_E T_E _A_ Before the buzzer, Bob said, "PAVE THE WAY". The couple didn't guess it, but Bob did.

Maybe my t got the answer because, his recovery is doing just that-paving the way. He's paving the way for other survivors of ruptured brain aneurysms. He is going down a path that many survivors never get a chance to try. Bob is plowing through the obstacles that so many people have put up as barriers.

We haven't been to the driving range for the past few days. I still have the extra basket of golf balls in the back of my car.

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Normal, normal, normal...

We are having more and more normal days; it's uneventful and quiet. I'm overdue, I must say.

Bob and I are watching movies On Demand. We've been wasting away the whole day doing just that.

We ate all three meals outside on the deck. We were thankful for being able to enjoy the day together. Reminiscing about the past year and where Bob's health was a year ago, is a common topic of conversation with us.

I am also, ever so grateful, to all of Bob's friends, his family, and my family from across the United States who have sent prayers throughout the year. It meant a lot to me, and now that Bob understands, it means a lot to him.

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fewer reminders needed...

My t has gotten down to only needing a few reminders in a day. Most times, reminders are needed when he is really tired or when he has been reading something. When he's reading, his brain puts him in the location or situation, and his brain makes him believe that's his present location or situation. My t comes into reality quickly though. I think what brings him into reality is my screwed up face that I make and my laugh, because sometimes what he says is so funny.

Bob didn't want to go to the driving range today. We took a break from exercising as well. Hey, it's Friday. I did a lot of lolligagging today. I gave myself permission to have the day off.

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Golf again...

We went to the driving range again today. Bob hit less than half of what he did yesterday. Yes, need you ask? I brought the basket of balls back home. Do I sound cheap? That $8.00 basket of golf balls will last a few more practice sessions. :-)

Bob's memory was great today. When he asks me if we are going somewhere located in the Midwest, all I have to say is "noooo...", and Bob response with, "Oh, that's right, we're in Oregon on the west coast." :-)

Bob is walking so much better. Watching the video of him golfing yesterday helped him to see what he needs to correct. Golfing today, exercised his back muscles.

My book titled My Personal Medical Information Book (original) is almost finished. I'm a perfectionist, so it needs a few adjustments. Aunika says it's fine. I see flaws. It takes a few weeks for ISBN numbers to arrive, anyhow.

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Golf outing...

Today was a much better day than yesterday. Yesterday, there were too many opinionated disagreements. And, of course, I was always right. (Isn't that's how it's supposed to be in a relationship?)

I took Bob for his first golf practice session in 14 months. He has all of the techniques still there, he just needs to work on back flexibility.

We got a whole bucket of golf balls, but could only hit 15-20. That's good for the first session after a brain anerysm. We illegally brought the bucket of balls home. We are going back tomorrow for a second outing. We'll take them back then. I didn't think we needed to waste another $8.00 on 20 golf balls, when there are 100 in the bucket.

We were at the driving range for about an hour to an hour and a half. That was good exercise for the waist. Bob is going to be sore tomorrow.

Exercise, memory...

Oh my goodness; I am pooped. Bob and I walked around the sidewalks of a local elementary school. We made it three-quarters of the way around one section before I had to sit. Then, we made it back to the car. We plan on doing that every evening for exercise, if anyone would like to join. We have a good measure of how far we can go. I'm not sure when I'll be able to exercise for endurance. My challenge first, is strength. And, that goes for Bob too. Our fitness level is definitely at point zero. :-(

Bob's memory never seizes to amaze me. We were talking about the ID numbers that are given to clients when they become clients. The numbers are five digit. Bob has memorized and can recall all of his active client's ID numbers. Again, the brain baffles me.

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Recall exists...

Well, I think Bob is serious this time about asking me to marry him. He has remembered that he asked for two days now. We discussed when (what year). I was thinking, far future, maybe after Zachary graduates high school, but he told me, "This year." Instantly, I was stressed. The day we met face-to-face was May 9th. I thought that would be a good day. So, when I told him that day has already passed, he said, "It doesn't matter what day it happens, let's just do it this year." AAAhhhh....I'm stressed.

We had a relaxing day at the river. The dogs went swimming with Aunika and Zachary. Well, Bentley waded up to his ankles. He won't go any deeper. If the kids try to pull him in deeper, he looks at me as if to say, "Mom, look what they're doing to me!"

Coupe's different. He's like the kid who is first in the water. As soon as he sees the water, he runs full speed towards it and leaps in.

Bob has been using my wheelchair as a walker. I'm using the wheelchair still. Not as often, however. I don't think the new medicine that I'm taking is working as quickly as it did when I first started to take it in May. But, I'll continue. I have enough for one year.

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