"The Dingo"

It's been a couple of weeks since our last post and time for an update. Today marks the 4 week anniversary of Connie's surgery.

Connie is still making progress each day. Her speech and mental clarity have improved dramatically in the last few weeks. Vicki walked in tonight and complemented her Mom on how good she sounds.

Last night Hunter, the Wonder Dog, took Connie and I for a 1 mile walk around the block. We had a great time! Hunter has acquired a nickname- The Dingo; a wild dog from another continent.

Sunday, August 3rd was the family reunion on my mother's side of the family tree. The Breault Reunion- which is a really big deal in our family and a great time. We had my sister Marlene as a house guest for the weekend and the three of us agreed not to stay too long so Connie wouldn't get too tired. Well she was the one wanting to stay- pretty amazing considering a few weeks ago where she was at.

Then as we were leaving Alex asked to come and stay- we couldn't say no. He's been here since and keeps things lively. Once in while we toss him a bar of soap and some clean duds- but he helps Connie when she needs it.

Last week Connie took Cody and Alex (The Grandsons) to the Isabella County Fair. I was more than a little anxious but they had a plan and looked out for each other. Though a little tired Gram had a blast. Cody has his permit to drive and I am told he's a good driver- maybe that's what my anxiety was about.........

Tomorrow we travel to Novi for an appointment with the neurologist, Dr. K, for a follow up. Connie has been having difficulty hearing mainly in her right ear. She's also complaining of some confusion, she says a fog, and we'll see what he says...............

Connie's strength is coming back but she has a ways to go. I think because she had silently suffered for so long she lost much of her muscle strength and stamina. Once again both of us are learning to be patient.

Well that's enough for now- The Dingo just chewed through the door of Connie's Jeep! My guess is Connie will notice this one, but that was a secondary goal of going to Mayo............

Creig