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Posted By Kathleen David on February 12, 2013

But first some Good Peter news. He went to see his Eye Doctor and the double vision is gone. He needs new glasses (lens) but he needed them before we even when down to Atlanta for Christmas. We are so happy about this development.

Today he has his first of two evaluations for both his PT and OT the outpatient version. He has another Doctor’s appointment today just to make sure everything is OK. Most of this week is a plethora of appointments and things that need to get done for Peter.

Crafty Tuesday

A short explanation: Crafty Tuesday was something I started last year where I devoted Tuesday to either talking about things I have been working on, the business of crafts, or whatever other crafty thing that comes to mind.

I have to admit to not feeling very artsy or crafty these days. I have had a lot on my mind with Peter, upkeep of the house, Caroline, and the 20 other things that keep moving up and down the list.

But not being creative for a prolong period of time is not good for me. Creative for me is much like breathing. I need it to really live and be happy.

It isn’t like I haven’t had some wacky ideas for things. One might make its debut at DragonCon.

But the act of sitting down and creating is right now very hard to do. Not for what anyone else needs me to do, I just sit down and can’t even get started on something.

I honestly can say I don’t believe in writer or artist block but I may start believing in an artistic speed bump.

So maybe I’ll pull something out or research a project I have been thinking about for a bit and figure out how I am going to get my groove back in action.

I am so very grateful that Peter’s vision has returned to normal.

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Posted By Kathleen David on February 11, 2013

At least it looks like the piles are reducing at this time. My bigger concern is the refreeze and the weight of the snow as the water adds to it.

Yesterday was quiet with the exception of taking Gwen to the Ronkonkama Station. That was a white knuckle ride I never hope to repeat again in my lifetime. It was a combination of snow on ice and abandon cars. Ours almost got stuck but some really good people stopped what they were doing and got us out of our predicament.

Today there are a couple of visits that must be done and some errands that needs to be run. We are starting adjusting to this new life.

Peter is pretty much able to get around the house. There are a few things we need to move or change but he can live here safely.

I am grateful for any reduction in snow.

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Posted By Kathleen David on February 10, 2013

It is the Year of the Snake. I wish all who celebrate a happy and prosperous New Year.

We are home. It was a little more of an adventure than I would have liked. The roads were not in great condition but our driver got us from the airport to the house safely.

Peter is very happy to be home. He got lots of hugs from Caroline. The cats stayed out of his path. He was able to navigate the steps into the house and up to our bedroom. He got to sleep in his own bed for the first time in about 6 weeks.

Today is going to be a pretty quiet one and I think we are all looking forward to it being quiet.

I am grateful for getting home yesterday.

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Posted By Kathleen David on February 9, 2013

But we will see what happens.

Everyone who is up in storm-land, be safe and be warm. And remember lift with your knees not your back.

So far our flight is not cancelled or moved but we are keeping an eye on it. I can tell you that there is not a seat to get on that flight.

We had a pleasant afternoon. We went to Sun Ray Cinema to see the nominations for Animated short feature for the Oscars this year. They are also showing all the Live-action shorts as well. Along with A Royal Affair and John Dies At the End. Something for everyone so come on down.

We went to dinner with Shana and her husband Tim and managed to pick a restaurant where we ran into Peter’s doctor who was having dinner with friends.

We came back to the hotel and spend the evening just chilling and checking on the weather back home.

Peter got to sleep in this morning without anyone checking his vitals or giving him meds. He said it was glorious.

Today we are taking it easy until it is time to get to the airport.

Wish us luck for getting back to New York and then getting home.

I am grateful to everyone who makes travel home easier.

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Posted By Kathleen David on February 8, 2013

Yes, we are watching the storm carefully but we aren’t scheduled to leave until tomorrow afternoon.

Right now the Doctor has cleared Peter to be discharged. We are waiting on the nurse to fill out and sign the final paperwork and then Peter gets to leave the inpatient rehab facility and come back to the real world. I handed him his wallet today which he hasn’t handled since December 2012. It is strange what can signal the return to normal.

We have a couple of things to do this afternoon including going to the Sun Ray Cinema and seeing the nominees for animated shorts for the Oscars.

Later

Boy there is a lot of paperwork to get someone out of a rehab.

Peter has been officially released with a lot of paperwork for follow ups and the like.

The next couple of weeks are going to be busy.

We are, like the rest of the eastern seaboard, keeping an eye on the weather.

My thanks to everyone at Brooks Rehab for all their hard work getting Peter back up and walking again. We know he has a long way to go, but they put him on the right path to get himself back to where he was before all this happened.

Now Peter and I get a little time to ourselves to just be with each other. Tomorrow we go home and restart our lives.

I am grateful for everything Peter regained while in rehab.

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