More Summer Fun

August has been a fabulous weather month, bittersweet as we both miss camping. Mike continues to progress slowly, both in speech and walking,but not fast enough for my liking. His new pill regime has changed nothing, he still sleeps during the day, which suits me fine. So life continues day by day. I have been getting out more, trying to do more, but it isn't as easy as it sounds. 

I am anxious for Mike to improve so we can do more things. So more hope as summer fades and fall sets in.

Steps in the Right Direction

July was a great month for Mike. Not sure if it has been the fabulous weather or the fact the new medication regime is working but there has been great improvement.

First off, his speech has become more clearer and he is saying many more new words and sentences.

He is easier to understand and this was noticed both by Dr. Smyth and Nicole Kolhert, his previous physiotherapist.

Speaking of physio, he has also made great strides in his strength of his body, finding the core and different parts of his body and the latest improvement being able to walk with the aid of a quad cane and a special ankle brace about 10 feet with almost no help. This has been the most exciting and hopeful improvement to date and we hope to build on this.

It has been bittersweet as the weather has been awesome and I know we both miss camping, although we built a deck and I have the pool and have made some good friendships. We have gotten into watching baseball which we are enjoying together. Day by day, moment by moment, one step at a time in this journey.