Ruth :

reading all caregivers blogs I realise we survivors would not have done so well in our recovery without significance contribution from caregiver, who would take us where we need to be.

Asha

Ruth, you are to be commended in my book for how far along you have brought William from the time I stopped by to visit you all some time ago!! His walking is probably a lots better too with all the pool therapy he has had under your directions!!

it is awkward when you have a routine and it is interrupted by something like the pool closure but you are resourceful and will com e up with something else I am sure. It will give you some down time too so make at least an hour a couple of times a week "Ruth time".

I was of the same mind as you if Ray indicated he wanted to do something I did it.

Sue.

Ruth, as when the weather prevents, you have to go with the flow. Going out in the rain with a disabled spouse is no easy task. It's good when our spouses want to do something. There are few things Larry will do willingly - exercise at the facility, church, Dr. appts. and visit the kids. I called your name in chat but guess you had already left or were helping William.

Julie

Ruth: so sorry about the pool. Reminds me of when Jen came for the month, and ours was closed for cleaning. Figures. Always seems like we get on a roll and something throws a wrench into the mix. Hate change-LOL.

A new routine will emerge, always does. No, we won't like it much in the beginning, but somehow there will be positives, sometimes unexpected, that will evolve. Please do let us know. Your problem solving never ceases to amaze me, you just look at the issues so differently than I do. So will be looking forward to the suggestions. Debbie