Waiting For Progress
Today was a tale of two people whose progress in their challenges was not as great as hoped.
My thirteen year old student was shown how to play barre chords, using the E Major shape today. She had been shown how to do it with the A Major shape two weeks ago. I had hoped that she had developed the hand strength to handle both shapes today but it was just a little too much exertion for her over too little time. Her public schooling started last week, which requires an expenditure of energy and concentration as well. I may have to give her some time off to practice and absorb the challenges that I have presented to her. Her technique is the best of any student that I have ever taught.
My friend D went to the orthopedist today in hopes of being told that she can begin re-learning how to walk soon. I was disappointed to find out that the doctor told her to stay off of her broken leg for SIX MORE WEEKS and then visit the doctor again. This six more weeks will be spent at the linoleum / flourescent nursing home that I described in a previous entry. The lack of stimulation in this facility is mind numbing. All that I can do is visit her, bring her food and tell her news of the outside world. She does not deserve the amount of bad luck that she has experienced.
With patient encouragement,
I.C.