Monday, June 22, 2009

Crazy weather

Some days I am not sure if summer is really here or winter/spring/fall is happening. Our garden has taken a hail beating twice and there was enough hail that we could make snowballs! The next day it was so hot we were thinking of setting up the inflatable pool, the following day we had the fireplace going!
Matt continues the slow onward trudge and works out everyday at home, plus physio and OT at the outpatient department. Monday he was unable to finish his rehab, the spasms take over his body and there is not much anyone can do. His body gets so toned you can't bend him. Last week he had a bad morning and had to give him some of Shaunie's ativan(the ones she will never take again!). I only gave him 1 mg and he slept for hours. Still groggy after he woke up but was feeling less anxiety. He doesn't ask for them very often but they sure helps when he needs them.
Matt and dad went on Saturday to watch Nolan play ball in Olds. Nolan's team won 2 games and were supposed to play on Sunday but it was rained out. That was okay. Matt was feeling pretty tired and had a bit of heat stroke, even though he had an umbrella over top and a hat. He reacts more quickly to changes in temp then he ever did so we must be more diligent.
It was great to see Heather on Saturday as she had to work in Red Deer over the weekend and stayed for supper and some wine. It was such a beautiful evening that we sat on the deck until 11 pm watching John's new bug zapper in action. It was a great source of entertainment!
On Wednesday Matt was invited to attend an RCMP dog show in Bowden by a good friend of ours so that should be exciting.
Mom is feeling much better, though she is still tired by the weekend. It will be a nice break in the summer for her to take some time and relax, though I doubt if she will. If she has a free moment she usually finds something else to fill it up with.
Dad is a great garden boy and has put up a snow fence to protect the garden against the deer and kids! We will have to replant the carrots and dill though. When it rained and hailed the plants were too delicate and were washed away. Not sure if the growing season is long enough but we shall see.

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Sounds like a lot excitement around your place. Hope your garden comes back to life, Shelley, and you don't have to replant anything.

We had rain yesterday and today - about 3/4 inch. We really needed it so were thankful for what we got. It is cloudy today and a chance of more rain.

I am just getting things ready to go spend the week with Auntie Karen at Memorial Lake. Shauna, Jada and Cheryl are joining us tomorrow night. Wish your mom could come and join us - it would be good for her and we would definitely pamper her.

See you at the wedding. Hope you are feeling better Matthew. Our prayers are always with you and your family.

Take care. Love Auntie Sandy

Anonymous said...

Hi Matt-
Tonight we had the Neely Lake picnic and got to see Desi again - she has her grad coming up and we had a BBQ at her place last Friday so we are making use of the few nice days-sprinkled with rain but no hail here! It wiped out my garden last year on July 12th-we got rained out one day at Pilot Butte but Kelvin had a good run,6th in carts and 15th in wagons-the times are so close!Take care yy

Anonymous said...

It was so nice to see you all last weekend. We will have to do it again sometime. Darcy and I will have to make the trip this summer and have a visit and another glass of wine!!

Heather

Anonymous said...

Hey Guys! Next time you're in Olds give me a shout, the ball diamonds are my neighbours(or at least only the campground between our house and them) Have a super day!
Denise

Anonymous said...

Wow Matt, so long since I dropped you a note.. Glad to hear things are cotinuing to move ahead - Love to hear about all your acomplishments. Joanne - take some time to rest now that school is out.. you need a break.. maybe you could come for coffee. Ha. I only wish you could all come. Keep up the good work Matt and know that we are all still in your corner and praying for you - even if I get lazy and don;t write all the time. Will see you all in Saskatoon in August - seems a long time - but it will go quickly. Love to you all - and thanks shelly for keeping us updated. Love Bren

Anonymous said...

Hi Matt & CO. Glad to hear rehab is still going strong...sorry to hear about the setbacks but we know you are a strong fighter to keep going...looking forward to seeing you all at Lanna's wedding...hopefully you can still make it and relax in good ole" weekes....Sorry about the hail etc. in your area...tonight they were saying again that RedDeer wasn't sounding to good..It looked awful tonight here about 6pm....very scary and a tornado touched down at Hafford...not far from here..We had a great time at the lake this past week...now it is back to work, work , work LOL!!!! Looking forward to Canada Day tomorrow and getting some yard work done..Better run...Uncle Neil is by the firepit so will join him for a bit and then the bed is calling...ME at least!!! Take care all and talk to you soon..Love you all and God Bless!!!

Auntie Karen

Anonymous said...

hey matt belated happy canada day. we went into lloyd last nite and watched the f/w. always love to see them. gregs sister and brother in law from deloraine manitoba were up for a few days and i also have dayleigh here with me. so those days go by quickly. my sister and bro in law will also be here this month. greg was just now telling me he go stopped by the rcmp coming back out here to the lake from a supply run. didnt get a ticket but a warning from david kadun. he is a member here in lloyd glad it was him and not someone else. anyway better keep going with work. yes i am in the office today doing something that needs done. yuck. take care.
ella

Anonymous said...

hI ALL. wELL I DONT KNOW WHERE THE TIME GOES BUT IT SEEMS TO FLY THESE DAYS. HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH YOU AND FAMILY. JUST WAITING FOR HOLIDAYS TO COME SO WE CAN SIT AND RELAX. IT FINNALY RAINED TODAY IT WAS SURE NEEDED HERE HAVENT HAD HARDLY ANY THIS SUMMER MAYBE HALF INCH TILL TODAY.SAY HI TO EVERYBODY AND WILL CHAT AGAIN. TAKE CARE. B&B