Frank had a busy day today and was quite tired this evening. He has been encouraged by the Physiotherapist to be more active - this is not easy after being bed ridden for three weeks. Frank being Dad wants to "get up and go" straight away. He's finding it difficult after always being so active and never being this poorly before.
He's trying to start a new trend by wearing his dog collar around his chest. He'd have us believe that this is to support his wound and to prevent him splitting his difference...although we think he's trying to impress upon the largely Catholic medical team how forward thinking and innovative the Anglican Church is!
This is fitting (excuse the pun) as Frank had a visit from a local Anglican Minister today or as Dad called him, a "Sky Pilot". We're sure that Dad isn't ready to be measured up for a while, but when the Physiotherapist heard via the interpreter about the visit he immediately produced a tape measure and a big smile. It's just a shame we can't understand him as we're sure the banter would be priceless.
We've left Dad with pen and paper as (nearly three weeks in) everyone has realised they can understand more if Dad scribbles down words and pictures. Their understanding of written English is better than spoken, so all being well this should simplify matters going forward.
Frank has been encouraged to sit in his chair for longer periods of time. Not easy when the chairs are not designed for comfort. He is also walking now using a "trapeze". To our disappointment this is not the same trapeze found in a circus, but a walking frame designed to support his weight. That being said I'm sure it'll not be long before he's walking the tight rope once again!
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