There was a mix up. Today was NOT the doctor’s appointment. That doesn’t happen for another week. Ray did call and found out that they still do not have the results. Frustrating…yes, very. We know that it is all at Emory and her doctor said he had called down there but it is just not … Continue reading Mix Up

Today Louise got her staples out. Then washed her hair and had it fixed. I talked with her on the phone for a minute this afternoon and she said that clean hair made her feel much better. Ray said she had a good day today. There is a doctor’s appointment tomorrow and a therapy meeting … Continue reading Staples Out

I saw a cat in our yard today. It is the one that tortures our dogs by walking just outside the fence in the backyard. We have no idea who it belongs to, because none of our neighbors claim it. Today it was in the front yard. I saw it stalking and then pouncing. It … Continue reading Mother’s Day

Louise was at home today for a visit. She will come back again tomorrow for Mother’s Day. Bill and I went to see her and she seemed like she was doing fairly well. Not as much talk today about hating therapy, or the food, or her doctor. I think the change in scenery helps with … Continue reading Louise’s Day at Home

Louise was still very frustrated that she cannot seem to communicate today when Bill went to visit. She is blaming the doctor. She doesn't think they are doing anything to help her. She wants to go to "Ray's house." All of this is very normal behavior for a head injured person. It is an intensity … Continue reading Louise Update

Lesson 9 Look Back I know that most of the time I am looking ahead, always moving towards a goal or a milestone. Right now, I look to the end of the school year and summer break, as do the millions of children around our country. Two weeks is about as far out as I … Continue reading Lesson 9 Look Back

I visited with Louise tonight. She was pretty tired when Peter and I got there. She was thrilled to see that he got is braces off. She talked about how handsome he looks. She was also pleased to show us her new room, and that led to another description of her old one. We talked … Continue reading Frustration

A good meeting. A good day. Ray and Bill met with the folks at the rehab center in charge of Louise’s care. They talked insurance as well as other things. Bill said when he got there Louise was down and she hugged him in tears. Then she got a private room and it has made … Continue reading A Good Meeting

Today Bill had a chance to visit with the Care Partner, a sort of case manager, and there will be another meeting tomorrow with Ray. They will have a chance to ask questions about the treatment, rooms, insurance and any other information they need. It should be a good meeting to get everyone on the … Continue reading Care Partner

One more visit home for Louise before she starts therapy tomorrow. According to Ray she seems to be getting kinda down as she realizes how much she has lost. The inability to read has really thrown her for a loop. She is mad at the doctor and thinks he didn’t know what he was doing. … Continue reading Another visit