April 2, 2008 Piqua. OH

Cate,
So nice to hear from you! Bill is doing better than I expected and the therapists, also.
I really think the different surroundings must have been part of it! He is getting physical
therapy in home twice a week and we are doing the exercises on days they don't come.
Could your mother have home health therapy, it might strengthen her? Bill was pretty
much dropping in his seat before and I didn't think it was good for his back. Now he is
reaching down with hands to find seat and going down much better. He is going to
need to continue to use walker although he wants to go back to cane. His balance just
isn't very good .

They were going to use heat therapy on his shoulders in hospital but said they can't
because its too intense for cardiac patients. His right one still hurts and we have to watch
that he doesn't reach up or do things to aggravate it!

We are having lovely sunshine, today and its so nice after a couple of gloomy days! The
Reds are now playing baseball and Bill enjoys that and the idea of getting outside, soon.
He can sit out back in the swing and listen to the radio on nice days. I'm getting anxious,
also even if it does mean lawn work!

You take care!! Love you much! Marilyn and Bill

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Dear Marilyn & Bill,

What an end to winter we are having health wise! You poor dear, I know how tiring it is to be going back and forth from the hospital and keeping up at home. The travel just wears you out.. the desire to be with the ones we love is much stronger though. I'm glad to hear Bill is home and recouperated to come home. How about his rotater cuffs though.? Are they healed or does he need to go in for thearpy for them? Years ago I was in an auto accident and for 6 weeks they gave me these deep heat ultrasound massages. They felt soooo good. It's great to be back home and settled in though isn't it?
You all have all been on my mind too and in my prayers. Especially over Easter. Mother was very touched that you sent her a card. It was special for her. She keeps saying she wants to write you a thank you note, but she can't actually put her self down to it. She has been mixing me up with her niece, Muriel. Not so sure I feel good about it as Muriel is 80 years old. haha
Shes is tired alot . Sits mostly in her recliner and is having difficulty walking. The last few days she has just been falling into her chair. I'm afraid she will break a bone like that , but she says she can't help it her legs are just to weak.
I agree with you on the familiarity of places for Bill. Mom too. If I take her out of the house for the day she thinks she has moved. It sets her back.
I believe in the power of prayer too Marilyn. Hey, anytime you are free to talk my phone minutes are free from 7 pm on and week-ends are free.
I love hearing from you. I will continue to pray for you and Bill. Mom has talked all the way through me trying to type this so I apoligize I can't concentrate.
Love you much, Cate