Saturday, June 20th and kind of a perfect weather day

TERRY

I had a long talk with Terry's rehab Dr. yesterday.  He said so many things and the words were too difficult to spell that I may not capture everything!

• He was very pleased that she can stay in acute rehab for another 2 weeks.
• He mentioned several times that they are struggling to keep her sodium at a good level
• They have done MANY tests and for the most part they come back normal
• Those tests include brain scans, MRI tests and the list is long
• He said she appears to be somewhat stronger now but still very weak
• She is struggling with eating enough
• It appears to him that her cognitive state is getting better
• They will continue to work very hard with her for the duration of her acute stay
• Yesterday she remembered his name for the first time in several days
• He came across as if he believes her state of mind will totally come back after she is out of the hospital

Over all it was an uplifting and positive conversation.  In spite of our talks which have been less than acute it gave me a sense that we are on the right track and Terry will be getting better BUT yes it will be a very slow journey.  

The next few days will be about family.  John/Mary and kids will be here tomorrow night.  Then next week Aaron/Amy and kids come into town for a few days.  I had a fun time with Jude and Benedict when they were here and now I will have to get a couple of the girls over in the next weeks.  They are going up to Mary/Mark on the farm.  I mentioned that I can not compete with what they do there and Mike said neither can Mom and Dad!

I am just kind of out of words this morning.  I think my tank is low on energy and I am not sure just how to fill it again.  The uncertainty of everything just wears and gets to a person.  I sometimes take a nap in the afternoon but not like yesterday, 2 1/2 hours!!!  

When Aaron/Amy are in town we will all have a meal here and that will include the Adkins as well.  I have committed to making Mom Lee's potato salad which Joan and Helen made when they were here.  I almost nervous already as they are pros and I will be doing it for the first time.  It looks easy so maybe there is hope!

The FP coffee is not finished but I am out of words so will sign off.