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Hi Friends,
Sorry for not having written last night...I was so tired after work that I fell asleep on the couch and awoke around 2am feeling very disoriented and in no condition to write, so headed straight into my bed. There wasn't much to report anyway, so I figured you'd forgive me. :)
The weather today was very blustery and stormy, a good day to get things done inside. Spent most of the day unpacking, organizing and cleaning. Sounds like fun, eh? I made good progress, but the job seems never-ending. Can't wait until it's all done...I kept HGTV on all day to inspire me, and it worked pretty well, I guess. Broke down and turned on the central air...I was getting so hot and sweaty as a result of my toils, so I had too cool down. I normally don't like to use it because it can be quite expensive and I prefer the fresh air, but today it was necessary. I'm thankful it was an option.
Talked to mom a bunch today...she was in good spirits, even doing some word search puzzles and reading and such. I have begun the process of getting her used to the idea that she may not come straight home upon discharge from the Imperial, but may head to an inpatient program for awhile first to get some intensive therapy. I guess I haven't really discussed this much on the blog, so here it is...in exploring options for mom post-Imperial, it came down to a choice between having her live at home and going to a day/outpatient rehab program which would not be very intensive, or taking advantage of the present time when the potential for further recovery is still great and enrolling her in an inpatient program which focuses specifically on TBI rehab. The catch is that Illinois does not have a viable inpatient program of this nature. The two main contenders at this point are QLI, which is located in Omaha, NE or The Center for Special Care in Lake Katrine, NY. Both seem to have excellent, intensive programs, so the next step is investigating them further, applying, and determining which one would be best for mom. Both have pros and cons, but more information is needed before a decision is made. Mom isn't crazy about this idea...all she wants is to come home to the kitties and me...so convincing her this may be the best for her in terms of recovery will no doubt be a challenge, especially due to the distance from me...not to mention the fact that it will be much more difficult and expensive for me to visit her, a hard thing to swallow. Mom has told me that of course she'll go if this is what I think is best for her, but she'll be a little sad to do so. Oy.
I'll keep you posted as things unfold. Fortunately, my family has been a big help in terms of researching, giving input and advice, etc. and continues to be so, and I know I'm not alone in making this momentious decision. As they say, nothing worth doing is ever easy. Thanks to you all as well for your continued love and support. Peace.
Sorry for not having written last night...I was so tired after work that I fell asleep on the couch and awoke around 2am feeling very disoriented and in no condition to write, so headed straight into my bed. There wasn't much to report anyway, so I figured you'd forgive me. :)
The weather today was very blustery and stormy, a good day to get things done inside. Spent most of the day unpacking, organizing and cleaning. Sounds like fun, eh? I made good progress, but the job seems never-ending. Can't wait until it's all done...I kept HGTV on all day to inspire me, and it worked pretty well, I guess. Broke down and turned on the central air...I was getting so hot and sweaty as a result of my toils, so I had too cool down. I normally don't like to use it because it can be quite expensive and I prefer the fresh air, but today it was necessary. I'm thankful it was an option.
Talked to mom a bunch today...she was in good spirits, even doing some word search puzzles and reading and such. I have begun the process of getting her used to the idea that she may not come straight home upon discharge from the Imperial, but may head to an inpatient program for awhile first to get some intensive therapy. I guess I haven't really discussed this much on the blog, so here it is...in exploring options for mom post-Imperial, it came down to a choice between having her live at home and going to a day/outpatient rehab program which would not be very intensive, or taking advantage of the present time when the potential for further recovery is still great and enrolling her in an inpatient program which focuses specifically on TBI rehab. The catch is that Illinois does not have a viable inpatient program of this nature. The two main contenders at this point are QLI, which is located in Omaha, NE or The Center for Special Care in Lake Katrine, NY. Both seem to have excellent, intensive programs, so the next step is investigating them further, applying, and determining which one would be best for mom. Both have pros and cons, but more information is needed before a decision is made. Mom isn't crazy about this idea...all she wants is to come home to the kitties and me...so convincing her this may be the best for her in terms of recovery will no doubt be a challenge, especially due to the distance from me...not to mention the fact that it will be much more difficult and expensive for me to visit her, a hard thing to swallow. Mom has told me that of course she'll go if this is what I think is best for her, but she'll be a little sad to do so. Oy.
I'll keep you posted as things unfold. Fortunately, my family has been a big help in terms of researching, giving input and advice, etc. and continues to be so, and I know I'm not alone in making this momentious decision. As they say, nothing worth doing is ever easy. Thanks to you all as well for your continued love and support. Peace.
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