Andy’s update March 28

Dear Friends,

I thought it would encourage you to get a little “glimpse” into the Brucato home these days. Yesterday my sister left to return home to Tennessee and her family. In the morning when it was time to go to the airport Andy was so frustrated that he was unable to carry her bags down the stairs and to the car. Later that afternoon he was looking sad and I asked him why. He teared up and said he couldn’t help Cindi with her bags and he couldn’t help me with the trash. After dinner he got up, and without his cane or my assistance, cleaned off the table and loaded the dishwasher!!! That was reason for rejoicing!!

Yesterday he also got his stitches removed and has started his out patient physical therapy. His walking is improving dramatically, but the use of his arm has still not changed. We are looking forward to regaining a little stability in our daily routine. Every morning begins with Andy asking me, “What’s the POA (plan of action) for today?” I am the “official” activity director for now and putting all my creative juices to work! Today we added another ingredient into the daily routine- listening to sermons online. But the highlight of everyday is a hot bath to soak sore muscles, topped off with a few chapters, read by yours truly, of the Chronicles of Narnia.

Oops, better run, Andy is ready to get out of the bath!!

Lots of love and thanks,

Linda