Well I appear to be turning into a once a week poster! In my defense, I came down with a NASTY virus this week. Kev & Rushi had it last week, and somewhere in the 3- 5 day incubation period I got it too. Given that Kevin works with the public and handles money all the time, it's amazing we don't bring in more viruses! So far we seem to have managed to keep Glen from getting it.

Definite "progression" in Glen's physical symptoms this week. I hate that term, because it actually means he's getting worse, but alas nobody asked me for my input on medical terminology. His left arm and hand are pretty much useless these days, and he definitly shuffles more than walks. He actually prefers his meals pureed now, where it used to be something of an argument. And sometimes even purees and puddings cause coughing. We're also having to ask him to repeat things more often.. his voice is very soft (probably a product of worsening breath control) and husky sounding, and he also has more trouble making his tongue and lips actually form the sounds correctly.

As far as the mental changes.. I will admit that at least the fixation/fantasies are becoming more intricate and imaginative! They have expanded from "having to look for Martha" to " looking for Martha who is out running with the girl next door. The girl next door is pregnant by the way. And I have to protect them from the perps behind us." OK.. for the record: Martha is fine, the girl next door is NOT pregnant and the people in the house behind us are very nice. Last night, said girl next door was out walking her dog and suddenly Glen was teeth grinding. He was angry because instead of walking her dog she should have been watching Martha.

What makes it really tough is that if we are not UBER vigilant, he will leave the house and go looking for the girls. I have had to hop in the car and go looking for him. So.. there's an alarm on the back door and a dead bolt he can't manipulate on the front and still we need to watch him all the time. Keep thinking back to Dr Khan saying he needed to be under "constant surveillance."

He got a nice outing today... John Stolan came by and took Glen to get his hair cut and beard trimmed. Not only does he look better, I think he feels better too! And we got a little break from each other. I will definitly admit to being crankier than usual since I've been sick!

So that should catch y'all up for now. Looking forward to next weekend when Glen's cousins are coming over... the help with moving furniture will be great. The chance to visit and catch up will be amazing!