April Summary

In February, when we heard that Will had a stroke, we were stunned, incredulous. It took days for some of us to accept in our hearts that such a thing had really happened. It was not until then that we were able to shift into high gear in the effort to help him.

In April Will began the process for himself that we went through for him in February. He experienced several episodes of industrial-strength grief. But I've watched as he gathered his will (no pun), as if to say, "this will not have the better of me." In-between, his optimism and good humor animates him.

Over the month:

1. His speech improved as he gained control over more parts of his speech apparatus.
2. He takes more initiative in common situations, not just to read.
3. Over the past two weeks he's taken up an extensive social life with a Bountiful friend.
4. His memory has improved.
5. Compared to when he arrived in Bountiful in March, a friend says he now has a sense of purpose about him.
6. He plays his piano. His choice of Church hymns reflects his feelings:

Be Still, My Soul

Master, the Tempest Is Raging

'Tis Sweet To Sing the Matchless Love

Because I Have Been Given Much