Flat day has positive end. SMS from Jo re dads session with physio:
"Just had a great session with physio. He had flickers in shoulder wrist and elbow and some active movement. She has opened the door to prospect of dad gaining movement! Yay!"
Dad's Classic comments for the day:
Dr Burke sends his regards dad: "What's he ringing for?"
Dad's comment about Physio: "Short ass"
Response to catheter being clamped: Turns to me and says "the bastards!"
Physio asks: "What special event is it today Des?". Dad: "My birthday"
(proved me wrong dad, and for once in my life - I'm happy about it!).
.....these momentary - but very clear - words and responses were a spark of light/hope.
On the flip side, when dad is asked: "Are you at home?" He responds with: "Yes"
Hope vs Reality - not evenly matched competitors.
"Just had a great session with physio. He had flickers in shoulder wrist and elbow and some active movement. She has opened the door to prospect of dad gaining movement! Yay!"
Dad's Classic comments for the day:
Dr Burke sends his regards dad: "What's he ringing for?"
Dad's comment about Physio: "Short ass"
Response to catheter being clamped: Turns to me and says "the bastards!"
Physio asks: "What special event is it today Des?". Dad: "My birthday"
(proved me wrong dad, and for once in my life - I'm happy about it!).
.....these momentary - but very clear - words and responses were a spark of light/hope.
On the flip side, when dad is asked: "Are you at home?" He responds with: "Yes"
Hope vs Reality - not evenly matched competitors.