July 22, 2013
Sorry, I started writing this on the July 11 th after noticing how long I had gone without an update. The end of May marked the completion of a two bathroom and two bedroom remodels. After living in our guestroom (and amongst the dust) for four months, it was a pleasure move back into the master bedroom. One of the main reasons for our home remodel was to facilitate Kathie’s care. I had a downstairs bedroom to bathroom door added and a motorized ceiling mounted lift and track system installed. On Saturday, June 8 th , I tested the home lift, lifting Kathie from her wheelchair using a “sling,” then traveling down the track to the newly installed whirlpool bathtub, and then returning back to her wheelchair. On Friday, July 5 th , I used the new lift and bathroom for Kathie’s first home hair appointment. Hairdresser Rita cut and colored Kathie’s hair as she sat in the lift sling, then I lowered Kathie into the whirlpool bathtub to wash out her hair. After that I used the ...