Monday April 25

Just a quick note before I head back to Vancouver.

Things seem to be going pretty well here so far. After spending nearly 3 weeks in the hospital, Marty is finding it's taking some time to transition back into life at home. The first couple nights were a bit rough with some unsettled dreams and up quite a bit. Last night M had a good sleep. Yesterday his energy level was higher than during his hospital stay and he is moving around his apartment quite a bit after spending most of his time in bed while in hospital.

What seems to be the most difficult right now is getting used to being on a lot of medications that make him drowsy, and how to schedule them to maximize his awake and alert time for meals and activities. It's a learning process and we're working it out day by day.

Last night we had Easter/Passover with Amy, Oni and Tuula. Matzo ball soup made by Amy and chicken stew made by Anne with a yummy dessert and chocolate eggs.

Today Amy and Tuula will spend the day with Marty.

We'd like to encourage everyone to use the Lotsa Helping Hands website ("Marty's Healing Team"). If you're not already signed up for it, please do. If you're planning to come visit, it has a calendar that you can mark which days you're planning to be here. However please communicate with Martin/his parents/Oni before showing up. Marty appreciates your visits!

I'll be back in Pemberton later this week.