April 19, 2016
Kathie and I enjoyed an outing at Sea World a few weeks ago. I was remembering the first time I wheeled her around the Park, learning how to drive a wheelchair now I'm able to negotiate the people, hills and exhibits like an expert. Most of all, I take the time to see the Park with Kathie and I talk to her throughout the day. One of the questions I hear most is, "does she recognize you?" I am careful as I look into the hopeful face of a person. "To some degree, I believe that Kathie knows my voice," is my reply. That was emphasized to me as I arrived late for Kathie's bath, a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) had started the bath process and had washed Kathie's face, which was scrunched-up as she is not a fan of having her face touched. I walked into the bath area and started speaking to the CNA, letting her know that I would takeover. I usually flip off the lights and try to calm the CNA as they aren't sure how to exit. On this evening, Kathie u...