Hello Bloggers!
It has been a while since our last blog and I know a lot of you have missed it. So its about time for an update.
Dad arrived back home on Christmas Eve to a house full of friends and family to welcome him back. The renos were finished just in time before Dad wheeled in the door. Still a little bit to do but our home has been like heaven to Dad.
Like anything new it takes time to get into a routine and settle back in. Dad has carers that come morning and night to take care of the more personal duties, so Mum can be a Mum and a wife instead of a nurse. They are very lovely ladies and do a good job in caring for Dad.
Since being home Dad has been more himself then ever. Still the Boss! I am always non stop as soon as I walk in the door here in Toowoomba. I don't know how Mum is not more exhausted at the end of the day! We all have stepped up to take over the male duties such as mowing, top-dressing lawn, cleaning shed, washing cars, etc.
Dad has been working a lot on his car transfers - setting a record pace each time we do it - and his pushing. The second has been a little bit harder because the roads and pathways are very rough making it difficult for him to do it on his own. He will have greater mobility and freedom when the power chair arrives - hopefully Feb/Mar - allowing him to negotiate the streets independently.
The chiropractor has been seeing Dad once a week, mainly for the muscles in his shoulders and back. These muscles receive a lot of extra stress when transferring and pushing and therefore are always very tight and sore. My massage skills come in handy here! Hopefully soon Dad will get to the gym to build some strength up in these muscles - but for now just taking gradual steps in his fitness.
Along with an exercise regime Dad will also get an eating plan when he goes to see the nutritionist in a couple of weeks. The aim being to get Dads body back to a fairly normal state with minimal medication.
We are all looking forward to the Race Day in two weekends time. It will be a good chance for us to catch up with family and friends and thank everyone who has given their thoughts and time in Dad's recovery.
Mum plans to go back to work at Tommy Mores next week part time. Dad's also keen to get back into work when he can.
That's all for now!
Rebecca and the Flemming family xo
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G'day, g'day and how ya goin!!!!! Hey there over in the Lotus Crescent. How's things? Haven't blogged for ages and ages, so thought I had better get my finger out (so to say!!) Great catching up with you all over the past few weeks. Keep up the good work over there!!!! Looking forward to the race day - Ellen told Jen and I that we are the toilet cleaners for the day!!!! NO WAY HO ZAY!!!!! She is such a funny thing. I guess you and my fellow bloggers have missed my jokes. What's that I hear - no - you haven't??? Well too bad, here is one to start the new year off::::::Two hunters were looking for pheasant when they come upon a farmer's daughter,sitting naked on a fence, sunning herself. The first hunter asks, "are you game?" She replies,"I sure am honey!) So the second hunter shoots her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteANOTHER;;;;;What do cow pads and cowgirls have in common?
The older they are, the easier they are to pick up.
MORE; (you'll get a good laugh out of this one)
A husband walks into the bedroom holding a glass of water and two panadol.
"What's this for?" his wife asks.
"It's for your headache."
"But I don't have a headache."
"GOTCHA!!!!"
Well on that note, I think that's probably enough from me. Take care Flemming Family, keep on keeping on. We love you. Deb and the clan. x x x x
Hello lovelies, was great to FINALLY get another blog. (not so sure about the jokes though... just joking Mrs Deb.. well maybe) Was so great to catch up with you all, you guys are truely amazing, caring, special friends to us all. Can't wait for the race day it is going to be the social event of the century, except maybe sharing the title with the golf day also coming up.
ReplyDeleteKeep on keeping on and keep up the great work.
Love to you all
Jen and boys xxxx