Sylvia's Journal

All is looking well on the dishwasher front… my best friend Valerie Doyon (whose family owns Doyon’s TV and Home Appliances) and her father have offered to give us a great deal on a great dishwasher, which is unbelievably generous and grately appreciated, our only problem now is that we need a plumber to come install it for us (due to the fact that the old one is 14 yrs old and all the hook-ups are completely out dated). We are trying to find a plumber who can come install our new toy. If anyone knows any good plumbers (with reasonable rates) in this area, please let us know so that we can get this old one out of here and the new one set up.
Dad is doing well (very excited about the new dishwasher) and working his butt off in rehab. Today he is attacking the stairs (a full flight!), and he has been set loose in the halls of the 3rd floor to roam when he pleases. He’s also standing up and peeing by himself, putting his turtle shell brace on, washing himself, and zipping through the latest Harry Potter book.
Sita and I are trying to figure out sleeping arrangments for mom and dad upon dads arrival home (next week!), and mom has proven that she can move up and down the stairs on her bum with ease (although we’ll see how sore she is tomorrow from the intense physical exertion). But things are moving along and looking good.
My continued thanks to everyone for all of your love, support, cards, flowers, food, and gifts.
-tessa