A Change For Shelly

Hi Friends and Family,
I have made progress and thought you would like an update. I have moved from the nursing home and have made a step up into assistant living. No more charting, threats of an alarm system if you choose to stand without permission and to have a cup of coffee without a protective bib. I'm free again. I live with respect again. I was thankful for the help at my previous place during my time of need but it truly was time to allow my progress to take effect. So much was lost physically, mentally, emotionally and life as Bruce and I knew it, respect was one area that I fought to hang on too. Often I was challenged and or miss understood. Anyhow, I live back in the country again. I'm at Lincoln Square. It is just beautiful here. They have been so kind to me as we get the details of the transfer and Insurance settled. My room is now an apartment. I have more space then furniture and my windows over look the woods and nature. I am so happy with this move. I can cook in my own room or go to the dinning room to be served my meals. Also, if I do get in trouble there are emergency cords in my apartment. This is a good test to see if I can live on my own. Next Monday I go to Mary Free Bed to get tested to see if I can drive again and what equipment I'll need to adapt our car to make this possible. Thank you for all your love, support and prayers. The family did the move for me in one day. This and that was gathered from each others homes to provide me with a home. We truly are blessed.

Bruce is talking more and more. My brother-in-law Mark and I had a 2 1/2 hour meeting discussing Bruce's future and care with Bruce's Dr. and case workers. Please allow me time to rest on this meeting then I will share with you. All that I know is, with God all things are possible. We're not giving up so please don't you either. Keep the faith and the prayers coming. Bruce and I are having some wonderful conversations now and that is progress and answer to our prayers.

We love you all
Bruce and ShellyRose