Today is Terry’s 60th birthday! It’s been 7 years! Joy beyond measure!
So much has happened in the last six months! Because it’s been so long since I was on
here, thought I’d just share the highlights, if that’s possible once I get
started! Ha!
Well, Terry was pretty quiet through the winter and spring…with
a few words here and there. In April we
started house hunting (again!) and one day we were following our realtor around
a curve, heading to the next house.
There was a house in the curve that had front and side yards full of
flowers in full bloom! Terry saw it and
said, “Look at that!”!!! The realtor
stopped in front of that house!! When I
got out of the car I told her we’re buying this house! Terry Shaw just spoke!!! As it turned out it was the best house for us
and we did actually buy it!
We moved in the first week of June, were there about 3 weeks
and left for the Carolina’s.
Terry’s Grandfather, Paw Paw, was having his 95th
birthday on July 14! William (also born
July 14!) had told me earlier he was spending his birthday with Paw Paw, so I
started making plans to be there, also.
Paw Paw had been fighting pneumonia for a couple of months and wasn’t
doing very well. We were able to spend
some time with him before his birthday and I’m so thankful for that. I'm especially thankful that Shannon, Bryan, Isaac, David, William, Anna and Emily were all there to spend time with him, as well.
Paw Paw did very well at his party…so many people
were able to see him again that probably wouldn’t have visited him
otherwise. Sadly, he passed away about 2
weeks later. Terry was an honorary pall
bearer. Terry told me last night he was worried about Paw Paw, so I don't believe he remembers all that happened.
We took Terry to Myrtle Beach; he does love the ocean! We spent quite a bit of time with his Mom and
he even talked for her! We also went to
South Carolina to see my side of the family; as always, too short a visit! Terry and I both caught a bug and were puny
for the last couple of weeks.
After 5 weeks we made it home to face the boxes!! No longer can I unpack and get my house in
order in a few weeks! We still have lots
of unpacking to do. One thing I’ve
learned…it never walks off! It’ll be
there when I get to it!
I need to add in here, my oldest sister Jennie is part of our family now, and I couldn't make the trip without her! She is so much help with taking things into the hotel when we stop, and sitting in the van with Terry while I run in places for food, etc. We never stop to eat in a restaurant while we travel, it would just add too much chair time for Terry, but fast food gets old! So, she waits with him and they listen to music while I go order food! We have a system all worked out! Jennie loves it, because she really doesn't help much with him otherwise. I feel it's just too much responsibility for her.
This week has been another “awakening” for Terry! Monday he started talking again! At first I was writing down what he was
saying, but I couldn’t keep up! I just
don’t want to leave his side because he keeps talking! He’s napping right now, but I had to tell him
to close his eyes and rest because we’re going out to dinner for his
birthday. He had just asked me if I
wanted to go walk….around the mall!!
Earlier today he told me he didn’t need to sleep! I guess not! Since he’s slept for the last 7
years!
Well, as you can see I’m so excited! It’s hard not to get my hopes up, and yet
that’s exactly what I’m doing. Already I’m
thinking “physical therapy” again. Who
knows what the next few months will bring…
There is a fellow in our house modifying the first
bathroom! So….by next weekend Terry
should have his first shower in a very long time! Our bathroom will be modified after
Christmas, along with lots of other things.
(So, if I just leave all this dust I could pretend it’s snow!)
