Day 82, Friday Nov. 13

Day 82, Friday Nov. 13

Friday the 13th? That might not bode well, but it didn't seem to cause any trouble on this front! We are grateful because Jeff has had enough struggles lately and doesn't need anymore. 

A quick shout out for today, Richard Butterfield fixed the breaks on Annette's Durango. Now they don't make noise and vibrate. Yay and thank you! 

Peggy spent the day with Jeff and Jay also came to visit. Here is what Peggy has to say about the goings on of their Friday the 13th:

"​Mom's day to spend with Jeff and try to be useful.  Arrived at 8:00 a.m. lugging my bag of stuff and grateful for a very close parking spot. Jeff was almost finished eating breakfast; the rocker knife works really well for Jeff. He asked the nurse for the day if she could get things going by 8:30 this morning. Surprise, surprise, she did. We even had enough time for Jeff to shave and use his electric toothbrush that was modified slightly. It worked really well. 

Jeff likes to make use of every minute every day, so he and I managed to get some bookwork taken care of. The duo pair of lady Physical Therapists surprised Jeff by being in wheelchairs. Off the three of them went and completed an outside lap around the IMC Campus. They returned a bit cold and tired arms. Jeff had the advantage because he had some power under him. 

A little work out on the weight lifting and then practicing transfers from wheelchair to bench, then he ended with some balancing. They bantered back and forth, teasing and laughing while I was at the receiver end of the ball. Jay arrived to add to the bantering and teasing.  

​No wasting time by resting, Jeff got on the computer to show his dad the wheels he wants on the F150 Super Cab. Lunch came and it was consumed quickly. Back to the computer and the search for a used power wheelchair on KSL.  FOUND ONE!  Jeff asked the owners to charge the batteries over night and give him a call back so he can come check  it out.  Hopefully this will be what he wants and needs.

Jay and I went to the hospital cafeteria for lunch while Jeff's favorite Occupational Therapist, Josh, came to get him for the next round. When we came back they were working on a device that would enable Jeff to pick up small things. It worked pretty good.

Jay left for other responsibilities and I had some phone calls to make between insurances which went well on our end. I also "cleaned house," sorting out all the bookwork papers from Jeff's work to home. Cleared off the window ledge, the small table, organized all the items he uses in therapy into a clear plastic bag.  

Jeff returned to his room and bed. Of course the computer and phone were set up for him so we could do a bit more bookwork. I asked the nurse's station to send the cleaning ladies, because nothing was done lately; they responded quickly. The overly filled laundry bag was changed, the garbage was emptied, the bathroom was cleaned and the floor was cleaned very thoroughly.  

Then dinner arrived, Annette arrived, and this Mom exited to take on the commuter traffic which took 45 minutes; another form of developing patience.

​I will end my Mom's Friday report with a quote from Elder Richard G. Scott:

Healing: "It is important to understand that His healing can mean being cured, or having your burdens eased, or even coming to realize that it is worth it to endure to the end patiently, for God needs brave sons and daughters who are willing to be polished when in His wisdom that is His will" ("To Be Healed," Ensign, May 1994, 7).    

FAITH: FUELS, INSPIRES, EMPOWERS, & COUNTS.  SHARE YOURS."

 

We are so very grateful for Peggy's visits each Friday. She has been such a blessing to our family! 

Jeff and Annette had a very relaxed evening and were able to watch a movie together. So thankful for a good and productive day!