Thursday, January 15, 2009

Jan 15th

To catch everyone up, my mother is simply amazing.

She is able to walk about 90 feet or so with her cane.

Her physical therapist has said that she would be able to walk farther, but she (therapist) is more concerned about developing a QUALITY walk then how far she can walk.

Today, Betty and my mother (with assistance) completed a car transfer (where my mother is able to get into a car to travel). This is for when my mother goes back to visit Dr. Boyer on the 20th.

As some of you know, my mother's R arm has been slow to 'buy into the comeback'. Therefore the therapists have began electro-stimulus on her R arm. This has actually shown SLOW but immediate benefits. We are praying that this type of therapy can 'jog' the brain to tell it that there's ONE MORE part that needs to fall in line with 'Carole's Comeback'!!!!!!!!!!

There is some good news on the 'home' front. My mother's tentative discharge date is February 11th. I am planning to visit her sometime during that time as I am anxious to see her and make sure everyone is ok (Betty and the kitties)!

WE LOVE YOU MOM!