Enjoying some beautiful sunshine!
Happy & Handsome man!!

Hello Everyone!!

We are "WALKIN AND A WHEELING TODAY!!"

Hope all of you had a fabulous weekend!!  We sure did!  We attending the beautiful wedding of

Matthew Leamer!  It was held at Linda and Chet's house in Washington!  The day was just perfect! Thank you to the Leamer's for including us in this happy event! 

Anyhow, AL IS FABULOUS!!  I went and visited him yesterday for a few hours.  He had just finished up with PT and did great!  Again, still, he is making some great leaps and bounds!!  Every day is one more step closer to his goals!!  He has been dressing himself, with minimal assistance, and combing his hair!  He thinks this stuff is so petty, although it really isn't.  We talk about those kind of things when we are together.  I give him my opinions, and he listens.  I really joke with him alot, sometimes down right smart-arsed, but again, he throws it right back!  Throughout my life I have learned to find something good/positive in everything, even when it is hard to do.

MOVING ON!! I had the pleasure of wheeling (I walked, he wheeled) with Alvin today, right out to the garden! YEP HE WENT OUTSIDE!! It was a fabulous day outside, so we took advantage of the sunshine! We looked at all the veggies and flowers that are growing out there! Riley and Andrew, Grandpa Jones sat by the fountain!! I took a picture for you!! As I said in previous posts, Al's Great Grandson's really liked the garden area when they were down visiting. The air was warm, just a slight breeze, but the sky and river was breath taking. Alvin joked about getting a sunburn! We wheeled over past the tomato plants, where there are 4 tomatoes about the size of a quarter in diameter. Hmph!! I am still waiting for the tiniest of tomatoes to show on my own plants at home!! The different types of lettuce are starting to grow taller and the peppers are about 8" tall! There were also many different flowers. Snap dragons, some big white flower, and several others! It is just a beautiful place to be...It was a great change of pace for Alvin. He took many deep breaths of fresh air....and said it really smelled good.



Tomorrow is the OHSU field trip for Al!  He is having Xrays and an appointment with the surgeon that did his neck surgery.  We are hoping he returns from his trip with a soft neck collar!! Say your prayers, cross your fingers, and whatever else you choose to make this happen!  Al and I have also talked about IF he remains IN the collar.  This would obviously be a little upsetting.  BUT WE WILL CONTINUE TO STRENGTHEN IN EITHER CASE!! 

I trimmed up his mustache today, getting it out of his nose and off of his lips.  "It really tickles", he says.  So slowly I used my handy dandy little buzzer and whacked off a bunch of hair around the tickle spots of his mouth....poor guy!  Hank and I have told him we will figure it out on Thursday, the next step to getting him clean shaven once again.  I also trimmed his finger nails.  this made me a nervous wreck!!  I just knew I was going to get 'em!  However, all is well, he still has all of his fingers and I will once again do his nails another day, this time with confidence....a little anyway.  I also had a little file to make sure he didn't have and rough spots...I cant even stand that!! 

I went and picked up Rik this afternoon and brought her to see her darling husband, he was anxiously awaiting her arrival!  She really enjoyed seeing the picture of him in the gardens!  She said, "isn't he just as handsome as ever?"  She had on a nice summery colored t-shirt and looks pretty good.  She is doing alright health wise.  She is still pretty tired though.  I think she should participate in therapy with Alvin.  She has the option, and I think they as a couple would help each other out.  I have talked to her about it a little bit, but I don't think she is sure about it.....

Overall, the weekend was fabulous, and all is well.  Hope this post finds you all in happiness and good health!