We are trying very hard to adjust. I am not sure how Peter is going to handle it tomorrow when he is here with Gretchen, alone.
Today has gone well but I have to remind her to focus when she is working on things. Unfortunately, I also provide most of her distractions so I need to remember to cut the clever comments when she is trying to focus.
Siskin would probably have a fit over the fact that she is taking baths instead of using a shower chair. I stay with her when she bathes (I tell her not to drown if I have to step out for a moment) and it seems to be the one, complex, thing that she is able to do with no trouble. If I didn't stay in the room I probably wouldn't let her bathe but then if she were to shower I would need to assist with that as well so I guess this bit of normalcy has been resumed. Last night she was even able to stand up from the tub on her own. The big concern with that is slipping but we put a rubber mat in the tub, on the tub edge, and on the floor outside the tub. It looks tacky (I bought the cheap one) but I figure she will recover to the point of not needing it any longer so why invest in nice when functional will do.
Pray for Peter tomorrow that he will be able to bear up with staying inside (unless Gretchen goes outside) until I get home. Also pray for patience for both of them as they deal with the challenges of the day.
I haven't commented for a while but I've been reading all the posts. I'm so happy she is home and we pray for her at Wednesday prayer meeting at church. Rob always asks for an update on her. It's so miraculous that she is home so soon and we are all so glad. We'll pray for Peter too. Take good care of her. I know you both will.
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