Today was even better than yesterday, and although Pat is not verbally communicating, other than one word answers, she is communicating via facial expressions, shrugs, shakes and the like. Pat is a quiet person to start with, so I am schooled in these. A lot are her typical mannerisms.
We had many conversations today, me talking, her communicating back non verbally, but make no mistake they were conversations. A lot were about her condition and how much more she had left (Radiation, etc), that I would be returning to Norfolk tomorrow, also about staff, and other things.
There is also some things that Pat achieved, that due to their sensitive nature, I will not discuss in this forum, but were equally as important.
On specific bright spot was me asking if she wanted some water, and her replying “Yes , please”. That alone is great, I then asked if she wanted to hold it, and I held out the cup with the straw. She took it, and holding it correctly , drank. That made it even better.
I pushed her around in the wheelchair quite a bit, she had some ice cream (they have a little ice cream section at the facility) .
A good day 🙂
Scott
That’s great Scott 🙂
All the little milestones will add up for you both. We missed her at the Meet and Greet yesterday. Thanks for posting.
Hoping for many, many more good days and good reports.
Aw, these posts make me happy! 🙂 Sounds like you’re having a wonderful visit.
Sammy and Chuy and I arrived at the Happiest Place on Earth (if you’re a Greyhound) yesterday, and they’re doing so well. They were fantastic travelers on the long ride. Just before I left for work, they spent a good bit of time exploring the big yard. Too many smells to do zoomies, but I expect to see some this afternoon… 😉
I have some questions for you but I’ll send an email. Please give Pat a hug from me and her puppies!
Thank you Scott for the updates. Each small step adds up and it sounds like she is going in the right direction. A day doesn’t go by that I don’t think of her. Please give her a hug from Steph, the “lady that wanted Chuy” she will know exactly where the hug came from. Lol
Hurray for good days! Please give Pat a big hug from me and the pups (Janey, Lois, Gabe and Logan). And tell her I never cross over the bridge leaving MD without thinking of her and our dog haul misadventure.
Thank you for the updates. Glad to hear she is making little steps. Each one counts. Please give her a hug for me.