I have been a bit negligent lately about doing journal updates. But had to make this one to say how very blessed we are to have the wonderful friends we do here. Our friends Brian and John put in a handrail leading up to the main bathroom to make it easier for Mr. Grinch to get up the steps, as well as building us a lovely little deck with steps gradually leading down from it that will make getting in and out of the RV so much easier for him as well. It is more like a little balcony as far as size goes, but we both love it!. It does have room for a couple of chairs, and is so handy to put groceries and stuff on when I'm unloading them.
This Cancer Journey teaches me to be thankful for every little blessing that comes our way. Including things like handrails and decks with gradual steps. These two things may not seem much to some. But, for Mr. Grinch they are the difference between easily and safely making it to and fro from where he needs to be, and not. Having them and knowing how much they do help him is a load off my mind.
Though his breathing has improved, these last two bouts of pneumonia have left him very weak. Fortunately he can go about building himself back up again much more safely and easily. We even use the little deck and steps as part of our PT routine on days the weather is nice. Today he walked around the 8ft balcony, then down the steps. After enjoying sitting in the sunshine for a little while, he walked back up the steps and into the RV.
Which again, seems like nothing to many, but is a major improvement right now for him. Keeping the right perspective is another thing this Cancer Journey teaches one very quickly. Right now our perspective is that of two people on one hell of roller coaster ride that makes us very aware of just how valuable some of the littlest things in life truly are.
Knowing he will no longer have to struggle with the steep steps that did lead into our home is very big blessing to me.
