May 15, 2007

This was an interesting day with some exciting possibilities ahead! Once again, Rand was invited to be a demo patient in the "Recovering Function" class. This will be his fourth or fifth time and it is always soooooooo good! The class will run for five days from May 31 to June 4. We'll be there!

The other exciting thing that happened was that I got Rand signed up for golf!! A friend's daughter is an OT and sent me information on a program sponsored by the American Stroke Association and the PGA. It is designed to reteach stroke victims how to play golf and is called, cleverly, "Saving Strokes." An OT in Los Gatos runs the local program and golf pros teach it. Rand will start either in June or July, depending on the schedule. He will be taught to become a left handed golfer, will be able to learn right along side other stroke patients who are in the same boat/wheelchairs, and it will be at a nearby golf course. How perfect is that?? I'm so happy and excited for him! His reaction to the news was very ho-hum. We'll see.

I'm also pursuing the PT Cruiser conversion that I mentioned last night. I had a long talk with the folks in Detroit today about a lot of the details. They are sending me information including a video. I don't know if this would replace our other car or become a second vehicle - it is far too early to tell. Rand and his wheelchair might be too big for the car when converted. There is a lot of homework ahead. I'm looking into both new and used versions. Anyway, I still think it is exciting and has such possibilities. When I explained it to Rand, he scoffed. I told him that I won't be able to throw that wheelchair around forever and he laughed and laughed. Why do I even bother to ask his opinion?? As always, I will do what I think is best and the devil be damned!

The weather has been cool and windy - not good weather for walks. Today we sat outside on the patio and played solitaire together. He is getting pretty good but is not ready to play alone yet. The card order is still confusing and he doesn't see the moves available. Yesterday, in my absence, he started another jigsaw puzzle. Mo was turned on and he said he had been using it. Whew!

Keep Rand close.

Love,
Connie