Somewhere we have (or had) a big roll of black netting. I’m not sure why Nyel got it, but it occurs to me that I can put it around the plants and over the dirt in our geranium pots and that might discourage those naughty girls from making a mess on the porch. It’s another of those “when I have time…” things.
For today, I’m hoping that, by leaving the sprinkler on in the south garden, I can discourage them from doing their dastardly pot pecking at least for today. I’d like the porch to be fairly dirt-free for Nyel’s homecoming. I can’t do much abouot the swallows, though. Nyel will not be happy to see them (or their mess) and I’m sure the feeling will be mutual.
L
On the other hand, it would be great if the ladies would come greet him when he arrives. His plan is to walk the length of the porch with his walker (rather than in his wheelchair) as he can manage the step up onto the porch and the second one into the house that way. He told me yesterday that he’s been practicing going up and down stairs during his therapy sessions!
Another session with practicality in mind was in the “kitchen area” of the gym at the Seaside facility. Yesterday the therapist had him stand with the kitchen counters as support while he got dishes and silverware out of cupboards and drawers. “So I can help you in the kitchen,” he said with a twinkle. Obviously, he hadn’t told the therapist who is the head chef in this household. “Help, hell!” was my response. And we both laughed out loud.
I haven’t actually asked him what his goals will be once he gets home. But I suspect that returning to his cooking duties will be one of them. I plan to talk about that on our way home today. I can still hear the pride in his voice when he told me Friday that he had met all of his goals at rehab. “And more besides!” thought I!
As for arranging for Nyel to be met by his girls… That’s my immediate goal and I think I have a plan that will work. Stay tuned…
Nyel,
We both wish you a good’ welcome home’ day and are so happy for you to be there! Nothing better than being at home in Oysterville for both you and Sydney! We wish you the very best!