Day 842 – Grayson’s Journey

Dear family and friends

Another full day at the Reed Haus! Regina was off to the office early and I worked from home as I am still fighting the bad cold I managed to catch last week. I "think" that I am through the worst, but I also said that yesterday. I'm still praying that I don't manage to give it to either Regina or Grayson.

Grayson was a bit slow today. I wonder what happened overnight – he was alert yesterday and not so today. The roller coaster ride continues but it is not as much a surprise as it used to be.

Pax!

Brant

Day 841 – Grayson’s Journey

Dear family and friends

Grayson has been particularly alert this evening. We had an easy dinner of pork chops and sweet peas this evening and Grayson as always ate everything on his plate. After dinner he went upstairs to watch some TV. As always when he gets particularly active and alert he had trouble sitting to watch even his most favorite show – AFV. Later when he went to bed he just couldn't stay down.

We are obviously in one of his alert cycles!

Pax!

Brant

Day 840 – Grayson’s Journey

Dear family and friends,

This Sunday morning, I was up and out early to serve at both of our worship services. This allowed Brant to get Grayson up and ready for the day. When he went into Grayson's room to wake him, Grayson was giggling and laughing – in his sleep.

What a great way to start the day – for both of them.

This evening we sat after dinner, talking with Austin and Xixi when Grayson stood up from the table. I asked where he was going and he pointed up and answered "to bed".

I'd say it was a pretty good day, from beginning to end.

God's peace be upon each of you.

Regina

Day 839 – Grayson’s Journey

Dear family and friends

Today was a relaxed day at the Reed Haus! Sleep in Saturday followed by an easy start on the day. Some errands were accomplished and I spent several hours working a vexing problem with a pile of home electronics trying to get everything to play together nicely. One more replacement part may just get me there!

Grayson joined me on my errands today and he was quite alert and pleasant as always. I got enough pieces cobbled together to get our entertainment system partially working so we had the opportunity to watch a movie tonight before heading off to bed!

Pax!

Brant

Day 838 – Grayson’s Journey

Dear family and friends

Grayson was charming this evening. After I relieved Anishka from watching Grayson, we drove over to pick up Regina from work. We enjoyed a pleasant meal together before heading home to start to rest up from the week. Have a great weekend!

Pax!

B rant

Day 837 – Grayson’s Journey

Dear family and friends

You know that it has been a long week when both Regina and I had to wake up to put Grayson to bed! He is sound asleep now and so are we – almost. Good night all!

Pax!

Brant

Day 836 – Grayson’s Journey

Dear family and friends,

Tonight at dinner I asked Grayson If my tea cup was hot or cold. He wrapped his hand around it and said it was hot. I then asked him what his smoothie cup was expecting him to say it was cold. He said it was "frosty".

This made me smile. Grayson always had an interesting vocabulary and used expressions, even when he was quite young, that you would expect of someone much older. His use of the word "frosty" made me wonder if he was being expressive (a peek at his old self) or if he reached into his mind for the word "cold" and grabbed a similar word he hadn't intended.

We may never know. We just keep plugging away trying to get him to express himself verbally rather than pointing. I can only guess how difficult it must be for him.

Peace,

Regina