PSP can make me chuckle - or go totally screaming up the wall - today it was a big chuckle.
It was warm and sunny today. The physio took Liz into the sun and did exercises with her outside.
Normally Liz would be zonked out and need to lie down. Not today!
I asked her if she would like me to read to her amongst the Spring flowers in the garden... She signalled yes.
However every time we got near a rail in the corridor she grabbed it and hung on.
So I gave her more choices and she said she wanted the commode. Later I worked out that she knew that I would have to take her to her room and so pass the front door.
When we got the the front door she grabbed the wheels to break and pointed at it with a very determined look. I asked her what she wanted and the finger pointing got seriously determined. So, of course I took her through it.
Next she pointed to the gateway on the road. I tried to ask what she wanted and all I got was two fingers pointing at the gate. With a certain 'don't mess with me' command style.
We went through the gate and she pointed up the hill. 'No, not up there. I'll never manage it.' I thought. But like any well trained husband I had to comply. When we had disagreements in the past, just occasionally, she would say, "I'm trying to train you. You'll find it easier if you work with me." Said with a glint in her eye.
One flew over the Cuckoos Nest was definitely on my mind.
Well, we walked into town with Liz sitting there with all the sternness of a tank commander.
She commanded me into Specsavers and thence to the Sunglasses. The finger getting a little more casual as she gained confidence in her command role.
She tried on pair after pair. Eventually she found a pair she liked. Forty minutes of 'do you like these then?'. "Yes, but get me another pair". I memorised all of the ones she liked and I got a good solid two handed thumbs up for a pair. We went to the till and she decided she didn't want them.
I concentrated on seeing the funny side... We went onto another glasses shop. Repeat of the above.
She then decided she wanted to go into a pound shop to buy peaches (?!!!)... Why not M&S I said... Stupid me. Up comes the finger pointing a the Pound Saver shop. "But they don't sell peaches" I feebly replied. Now two fingers point at it.
In we go... up every isle... eventually she grabs the wheels by the soft drinks. We select a drink and go back into the sunshine to a bench in a small side plaza. She drinks a little and off we go again.
I took a wrong turn and again the breaks are slammed on and again the finger points the command, "That way." She knows the town better than I and seemingly better than Google too. Her loyal tank engine (me) complied. She was correct of course.
When we got back she took my hand to her lips and kissed it. It took her so much effort to do that.
Even tank commanders can be kind to those who comply.
She always was in the drivers seat. I guess today was the 'return of the boss day'.
She tells me we are doing the same next week... Great! I think.
Kevin
Such a change in her - CBD oil? I wonder.
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What a wonderful day for you, Kevin, and wonderful that Liz has such great spirit. We always talk to people in our situation about making memories - you and Liz definitely made a lovely happy memory today. Long may it continue.
Warmest wishes
Margaret
Yes, the CBD oil seems to be making a difference. Sounds like a very ambitious day. The hill part would give me pause.
You described that so well Kevin :-). I can see you patiently deciphering while Liz with steely determination calls the shots and gets a "break out" !! Priceless good time for her
And why was it, yesterday you said you were "gardening" in the picture with Liz, when clearly you were sitting around in the garden chair! No wonder she had to fieldmarshall you about yesterday.
What a lovely day, Liz in the driving seat and taking control of events and finishing it off with a kiss - magic. Congratulations Kevin getting up that hill. Hope you get many more sunny days for more outings. Better up the training sessions for more hills, lol. 🏋🏋 Nanny857xxx
What an absolutely wonderful day for you both!! Am so pleased for you both! And you escaped for a day, Liz! That must have been such a grand feeling! Well done, Kevin for for making it up the hill!
Hope you both rest well tonight.
Would be so wonderful if CBD oil was the reason for Liz' extra energy.
Thats a very funny account of 'a day in the life of Kevin and Liz, she certainly sounds as if she is a strong minded woman. Good on 'er me says. Sounds as if it might be a regular visit, better make sure you have your wallet with you.
I wonder if it is the CBD oil Kevin, I still haven't ordered any but am hugely tempted if that is the result! She'll have you at the disco before you know it!
Warm wishes
Kate xxx
Wonderful story,made me smile,it is those moments that keep you going 😊
I am so glad PSP had you chuckling today, and not screaming up a wall. What a wonderful story and wonderful day. And I totally get the dynamic too. My wife's new nickname for me is Jeeves, and I am usually more than happy to comply. (I have about 35 years of catch-up to do). I wish you many more days like these. You guys are our role models.
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