Day 170 – Grayson’s Journey

Dear family and friends

When Grayson arrived back from the clinic today, he was offered the opportunity to do a task from his picture checklist. He didn't wish to do anything, so his residential assistant (RA) allowed him to do his normal 30 minutes of resting on the couch. After the 30 minutes was up, Grayson still didn't want to do any chores, but at least he hopped up and went to the checklist to look! His RA encouraged him to do something so he could go on "personal errand" night, as Grayson wanted to accomplish a few things. His RA suggested a walk, and Grayson thought that was a good idea.

Before they left the apartment, the RA asked Grayson to check the time. They walked around the complex, shot a few hoops, then while they were walking, the RA started asking orientation questions from the therapeutic home program (THP). When it came to the question, "What time is it?" Grayson remembered the answer. Because there was no calendar, he was unsuccessful with the date.

When they returned to the apartment, Grayson helped make dinner – fish sticks, mashed potatoes and a vegetable. When Regina spoke with Grayson later this evening, he said that dinner was Chinese food.

After policing the kitchen, Grayson headed off to "personal errand" night with several other residents. Tonight he wanted a haircut, and he waited patiently for three of his fellow residents to go ahead of him, then it was his turn. According to Regina, he said that it was "short on the sides, but still curly on top." That must be the definition of a good haircut! After the haircut, they shopped for something else – the RA was very vague with Regina about what. I wonder why they wouldn't tell his Mom?

Just another day at the Centre!

Pax!

Brant