04 March 2010
Day 109 – Grayson’s Condition
Dear family and friends
Today Grayson was on his best behavior for the staff. This is several good days for Grayson. Could be improvement, could be his new residential assistant (RA), could be a honeymoon period in his new apartment. Whatever the cause, this significant reduction in inappropriate behavior is welcome and good!
This evening, Grayson asked to go to the rec center to sing with the karaoke machine. He really enjoys this, AND he remembers it. The initiation of an activity, as opposed to waiting for someone to tell him what to do, is also a very positive sign.
Tonight Grayson did all of his chores with minimal prompting. The picture task list seems to be working for him! After chores, he did most of the preparation tasks to bake his chicken breast, but the RA thought it best to put it in and remove it from the oven, as Grayson's hands are still so shaky and she feared that he might burn himself.
As a treat for his good behavior, cooperation and initiation, Grayson got to watch Happy Feet on the DVD in his apartment. According to his RA, he was laughing out loud, and was thoroughly entertained until it ended at 9:45 tonight.
Another great day that the Lord has made!
Pax!
Brant
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Hi Brant and Regina:
ReplyDeleteI'm so greatful to the Lord for these recent signs of progress.
I remember my dad, saying to me in disgust, "What's the matter with you? Don't you know what to do? Do you want me to draw you a picture?" Well, maybe he should have...I might have responded better!!!!! I sure put my dad through a lot of grief...sheesh!
We are keeping you all in our prayers.
In Him,
Doug
Thanks for keeping us posted with all this good news!
ReplyDeleteYou know, in addition to love, attention, and considerate, caring treatment... it's amazing what can be facilitated simply by throwing time at a problem. Oh, what good things can come to them who simply wait.
Robert