Douglas does now appear to have beaten his chest infection and is coming to the end of his short antibiotics course although it certainly left him feeling a bit washed out.
However he managed to summon enough energy to pop off to the cinema in the care of Kay (a long time friend) to see Slum Dog Millionaire which they both enjoyed very much (even the sad bits!).
I was really chuffed to hear that they had also gone to the cinema coffee shop afterwards (ace coffee I'm told!!). Way to go maan :-)
He is doing quite well at the physio stuff, although I suspect he could do more although who am I to talk!! He is quietly working on the unaided standing when opportunity permits (although I suspect he hasn't told the physios yet!!) and on Sunday evening he stood unaided alongside his bed for a good three minutes!! I was absolutely chuffed ............ and it bodes well for the future that there was no apparent unsteadyness!
His moods still go up and down a bit but things are much more even than before.
He was really upset at the week end (Saturday) when we talked about his uncle (Graeme) in Aussy had also suffered a stroke, albeit for different reasons I believe.
Planning is well under way for Nick and Heikes' wedding late February and so there is much discussion on the merits or otherwise of tartan troos - especially valid given the current climate!!
Saturdays out continue and although a visit home does not seem that much of a bif deal, he seems to enjoy being in a different environment (and having REAL coffee for a change!).
Also seems like week ends at home are approaching fast particularly given his ability to eat 'regular' food now. However much hinges on suitable bed arrangements etc. which we still have to work out.
It is absolutely great to see all his visitors - we are hearing about another side to Duggie!!
Thanks folks ..........
Iain
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Hi Dougie,
Glad to hear you enjoyed 'Slum dog Millionaire' I was going to ask you all about it this week. Steve and I got the winter vomiting bug on Monday night so you won't want to see me until I'm better!!! I hope you found out the Director of Slum Dog was Danny Boyle!! You would have been quizzed this week. Anyway, I hope you enjoy the wedding and I hope I will be well enough to visit and hear about it next week. Keep up the good work with the physio' give my love to your folks.
Love and best wishes from Annette & Steve.
Hiya Dougie, Simon and Kirsten here. Sorry it's been a while, we think of you all the time buddy and we're excited about seeing you in the later half of 2009 when we vist Scotland again. I hope you liked the CD we sent through of the Golspie trip (i know i know, well overdue), we had a laugh making it. I've tried to see slum dog millionaire twice but was foiled both times due to it being sold out. Glad you didn't have that experience - you're obviously more organised! Talk soon mate.
Dougie, fantastic to see you and good to catch up on old banter and gossip. and great to meet your mum and dad. ill be in soon with another fresh batch of coffee for you real soon mate.
stay strong
Derm
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