Bill: Sunday May 18: catching up

California trip; upcoming move: yes, they made their visit to the Bay Area, including a trip to Bill's work headquarters. (Anyone who was there, please feel free to post observations on how well Bill was doing!). Ayn reports Bill walked some long corridors, using closer to normal pace and more even steps. They got to have lunch with the boss and some coworkers.  The boss had Bill review a code change and generally quizzed him on processes -- I think to get a feel if he's ready to come back.

Rather than try to buy a home now, they've decided to rent. This will give them more time to get to know the housing market.  Also, the more Bill has physical progress, it can expand their options if he can do more stairs. They decided on an apartment, cleared the background, and sent a deposit to move in late July.  (Insert Mom's sad face here)

More crazy downsizing.  If you're a fan of sci-fi books, let them know because they are letting go of a ton.  Old programming books and other genres.  Maybe not 2,000 pounds, but I bet it could be 200!  Stuffed animals, too.  They are attached to many, but others will be available to good homes.

Physical therapy this week was lots of work.  Balance, which he easily got to 50-50 this time; so the challenge was to hold at 60% on the left side! Then do it with the eyes closed! Then 70%, and hold it while talking about something else. Then step-through walking.  Then walking at the bar with a lunge/squat pose. He earned that trip to Whole Foods for grilled cheese Friday!