Well, I’m glad that’s over with. I love Christmas, but this year was tougher than I even thought it would be. I had a stomach bug that just wouldn’t go away so I ended up missing bowling with my family and game night with them. Not to mention all the time I missed with Richard.
I saw him for an hour on Christmas Day and that was nice, but he now is sharing his room so it was a little cramped. Plus, I didn’t want to give him any germs so I just sat at the foot of his bed. It was nice seeing him but it was too short and with too many people.
After that, I went with my parents to my sisters house to do our gift exchange. I also was able to see my youngest brother who was in from Toronto. My sister FaceTimed Richard and I FaceTimed Grace so they could watch too. It was nice to talk to Grace but it was so loud and hectic that it was hard to hear her. I passed her around so everyone got a chance to say hi. My bil held my phone up to my sisters so Grace and Richard got to FaceTime for a bit lol
I didn’t eat dinner because I still wasn’t feeling great so I just sat on a couch right by the table. I was doing ok until they had a toast for Grace and Richard..then I got teary. I was able to keep it together through dinner. After, my dad excused himself early to take me home. I was so tired and just wanted to get out of my fancy clothes.
Sorry this is a novel.
As I was getting ready my mom said she would call me the next day to arrange a time for me to see Richard for our anniversary (Boxing Day). My sisters mil was at the door too so she said happy anniversary and I lost it. I cried for a minute or two and then again was able to compose myself but I could feel a deep cry inside. I was in the van with my dad and the one Christmas song that I can’t handle this year came on, I’ll be home for Christmas. Ugh, I started crying again. I was able to calm down a bit but tears were still rolling down my cheeks as I was talking to my dad who, bless him, tried to change the subject to anything else.
I made it into my house and then the floodgates burst. Richard called me and he listened to me sob for 20 minutes. After that, I was ok and we talked about his day.
I went and saw him yesterday and was able to spend around 3 hours with him. He was sitting in a chair and that’s the first time I’d seen him do that. If it wasn’t for the walking, I’m sure he’d be home by now. He is now able to walk for 50 meters, assisted, but that’s amazing considering where we were even a week ago. He can feed himself without the extra grips on his utensils. He’s still had jerky movements, but I’m sure it will get smoother as time goes on.
Today I declared a pyjama day and binging Seinfeld since I got the complete series for Christmas.
I hope everyone had a good holiday and is now recovering.
Sorry for the super long post.
So glad he is doing better and you were able to be with him while he was sitting in the chair. Tears and good and healthy. I hope the sickies stay away from you!!!
Positive thoughts for steady progress!
