James' day today was like most of his days.  He sat up in his chair for 4 hours today.  His favourite nurse came to visit him today.  She was the first nurse that he made eye contact with and it was for her that he first opened and closed his hand.   He did a good job showing off for her today.  He opened and closed his hand for her when she asked,  and wiggled his toes for her.  She was very excited to hear that he is moving his arms, legs and head around a lot when he is in bed.  She reminded me that he wasnt doing that last week.

I went down to the EI office today to try to sort out my compassionate leave.  They sure dont make it easy.  They lost some of my paperwork that I submitted a month and a half ago.  They didnt let me know that anything was amiss with my claim though.  I almost went postal.  Not sure if I want to scream or cry.  Sounds like they may make me submit original copies of my Records of employment now.  Almost feels like it would be easier to just forget it,  but I have bills waiting to be paid.

I have been following the story of a soldier (who lives in Nanaimo now)  who sustained a severe brain trauma in Afganistan in 2006.  His wife was told that he would likely never wake up.  He is now learning to walk and has co authored a book with his wife about his experience.  The book is available on March 20th and they will be in Victoria doing a book signing on that day!  I will be finding a way to get there!