Firstly, my apologies for the lack of xmas cards this year. I did write a batch of twenty or so, then lost them in the move. Thanks to everyone for cards and messages, we will certainly try to make the best of 2010.
Simon has been home for three weeks now. Before xmas we had visits from therapists most days, and Simon has made more progress with his speech. We are struggling a bit with physio work since we don't have the gym equipment that he used to work on. We have installed a walking rail in our living room and hope to start using that this week.
The house is still full of boxes that need unpacking, however, we have made a dent on it, and Simon is in the process of shelving his CDs in alphabetical order. We have created a beautiful music room for him which looks over the gardens. In the mornings we are treated to a wonderful display of native birds that roost in the trees behind us. Our cat, Professor Skippy Orlando, a well known ornithologist, spends much time observing these creatures from his hide in the far left corner of the garden behind the agapanthus.
We still have to finish off the house at Brighton and get it on the market. It will take a couple of weeks, then I hope it will go quickly - the bridging loan is wicked.
We have been trying to get Simon a powered wheelchair. This failed to materialise despite all the promises, it turns out that the Disability agencies have run out of funds and don't get their next allocation until July. My sister, Margaret, took up the case and went to battle with the agencies. She managed to extract an agreement that they would raid next year's funds and give Simon priority. However, this may still take several weeks. I tried to hire a powered chair before xmas but there were none available. Perhaps I'll just go in the shed and build one!
Our new dog, Spike Milligan, is a hooligan. He eats everything (except bananas), including clothes pegs, my handbag, biros, and socks. He is also a great escape artist and regularly manages to wiggle his way out of the front door. At night we have to confine him to the laundry so that the poor cat can come indoors and relax.
Hope that 2010 brings you health and happiness,
Love Marian xx
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