"Are YOU done yet?"

One thing Peter has never really expressed is his personality.  He's been content to just sit in the background of life and fit in wherever needed. 

Since his brain injury, we are seeing a totally new personality!!!!!  Some days, some moments, the new personality is awesome and other times, well .... it is an adjustment period for all of us!  :-D

Those who have a loved one, or friend, who have gone through TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) know that it is a stage when they have "outbursts".  Please understand if you are there and witness an outburst, he just needs reminded to calm down and be kind.  I witnessed the CNA remind him to be patient as he was really hungry and wanted his dinner ... NOW!  I think we've all been there, done that, when we were STARVING and just wanted something to satisfy our hunger !!!! :-D

Yesterday, I decided to stop by about dinner time 5pmish.  Peter enjoyed his dinner very much, chatted for a few minutes and then informed us he was ready for bed!  So, we asked if he would like to sit in his wheelchair, but he declined.  He went to bed.  I was yacking away with Peter, Joanna and the CNA (cannot remember her name) and all of a sudden he uses his right hand and displays a PAC-man figure at me with his fingers, while relating via his mouth a similar voice I used to hear from my sisters when they wanted someone to be quiet ..... Tssssssssssssshhhhhhhhhht !!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Ha ha ha !!!!!!  Then he said to me, "Are YOU done yet?"  Ha ha ha !!!!!  He is having no problem getting the point of being quiet, especially around bedtime!

Another funny thing that he did to show his latest personality.  Sharleen told him it was time after a meal to brush his teeth and he did not feel moved to do so.  So, he looked at Joanna and said to her while pointing at Sharleen, "Will YOU make HER leave?"  LOL.

Anyway, no complaints from us whatsoever.  We are SO thankful to see SUCH progress over the past month.  Hard to believe that it was ONE MONTH ago TODAY that our lives changed.  We are so grateful for steady progress!  oops.... I said progress right?  PROGRESS !!!!!  Wahoo !!!!!!!!

Today he mentioned that his left arm was tingling and he had sensation, so Joanna rubbed it and he said it felt better.  He was able to use his feet while on the parallel bars with the OT/PT gurus the other day too!

Well, this is long.  I just wanted to share a few laughs on our road to recovery.  I am learning that sometimes our experiences might be difficult, but if we can focus on the funny things too, it sure helps the time fly and keeps our attitude in check!

Have a great week & thanks again for remembering Peter, and family, in your thoughts and prayers !!!!