vicariously chris

This weekend I caught Chris reading "the Paper"!



















Chris hasn't really done much reading since his stroke so I made a big deal out of it and congratulated him. Our football team won a game the night before and I think that he wanted to see what his workmates had written about it.


I was at the game so I threw a Bomber cap on his head and showed him my phonecam shots of the experience. I apologise for the quality of these images..
let's just say that technology was uncooperative today :)



















You'll notice here that Chris is giving the universal "thumbs-UP" sign with his right hand.

It was chilly outside but we ventured out-of-doors for a stroll and some fresh air.

As you can see I let him go on and on about the flowers, for those of you who might not know this, Chris is quite a knowledgeable gardener.

There is a chance of snow flurries this week so it seemed like a good idea to "dig" the garden.



















We wandered about and admired many of the statues and monuments on the grounds.




















Chris desperately wanted to take a picture of me for this entry so while I was interpreting the symbollism of these vestigial icons honoring our Colonial past,
he kept laughing and taking pictures of my feet!
He finally snapped a "keeper" just as I was reaching for his neck.




















We got together a few times last week and Chris was always in a good mood..all things considered. He seemed positive and as usual his mindset is very straight-forward.
Chris just wants to go home.

I have not heard whether or not he will be moving on to another facility for extra life-skills preparation or when/if he is being released in the next week or so? I will certainly post anything that I find out.




















btw:
Chris really appreciates all of the visitors and phone calls so please continue to connect :)