Went for a visit...

Last week Dan's GP suggested to "test the waters" and give driving a try.  Again the main issue we are still dealing with is Dan's right eye.  It's still a bit droopy, very dry and there is still not much blinking action.
We've been to town and back during the day without any issues.  A short 8-10 minute drive from home. 
We tried a night time drive once and I ended that fairly quickly. 
"I WANT TO LIVE, I WANT TO LIVE !!!  PULL OVER!"  is what came out of my mouth (so Dan says!!  lol)
The bright lights where too much, not a big surprise.  Every time a car came toward us Dan started to veer to the shoulder.  A wee bit frightening.  It's hard to say if he's driving worse because I had "concerns" before the surgery when Dan drove!  ;)  Don't get me wrong he is a very safe driver however........

So today there may have been a few sightings of Dan at work.  The drive is fairly long so the doctor suggested we have Dan drive to test it out.  Today was a challenge to say the least.  We drove in a full on rain storm which wasn't too bad, it was the defrost blowing that was need to keep the windows defogged.
Dried Dan's eye out right away.  Not much we could have done about that.  Normally in windy situations he would wear his eye patch, driving like that would probably not be a great idea.

It was very nice that Dan got to see some of his co-workers!  :)

All in all we still have a few hurtles to get over before Dan can safely return back to work.
We're still chugging along. 
Yesterday I actually stopped and reflected...wow WE'VE come along way since August 21st.
What a miracle!

I would like to share something I came across today, it's a bit surreal.  Everything this woman says Dan and I have said as well....powerful and VERY TRUE!!!!!
A GIFT!


http://www.ted.com/talks/stacey_kramer_the_best_gift_i_ever_survived.html?source=email#.UIcCGNrxs4d.email


What do you think about that???  It is 110% true!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Dan with his beard.  Just under a week after surgery, sitting with his walker getting a few minutes of fresh air.  Resting up to walk back to the room.

Two weeks after surgery at home.  The boys just couldn't resist the hat.  Dan wears the patch to protect his eye.

Here we are 6 weeks after the surgery.

Dan has graduated from his cane and is walking around on his own. 

Physiotherapy 3 times a week is helping Dan with strength, endurance and balance.

Strength - His right side is still weaker but it is getting better. 

Endurance- Mornings are very slow due to aches and pains and by early afternoon he needs a nap to get through the rest of the day.

Balance- It is better but not 100%, (dark and uneven grounds are not Dan’s friends) we laugh a lot as he must look like he’s had a “few”.  Laughter is the best medicine.  J

We have been visiting our Doctor every two weeks for checkups; he has not got the ok to drive because of his balance issues and occasional double vision (tired). 

Right side of face is still asleep! He is being patient since the surgeon did say it could take up to three months to get it all back.  Most of his irritation comes from his eye.  Because his right eye can’t blink it is very dry.  Eye drops help with ensuring his cornea isn’t scratched causing permanent damage.  Dan does not like wind!!!

With the Thanksgiving weekend upon us it seems to be an understatement to say we have a lot to be thankful for this year.  For myself I am grateful every day from the time I wake up until the time we all go to sleep at night.  Thanksgiving Day is just a day to celebrate all that is great in our lives with family and friends.

THANK YOU ALL for caring.

We hope you all have a great time celebrating all the great things in your lives!

Happy Thanksgiving!