We interrupt the regularly scheduled program....
Some of you already know through modern communication formats and maybe even smoke signals; Melissa is moving tomorrow from the LTACH in Lakewood NJ to Acute Brain Trauma Rehab in Haverstraw NY; Helen Hayes Hospital & Rehabilitation Center. Finally OUR insurance could agree on a “deal”. I am sure Monte Hall is the CEO of Empire BC BS and Jay is the CFO; Carol Merrill is still in front of curtain Number 3 posing and I am sure underpaid.
I talked to Melissa much about what was happening and what will be expected of her mentally and physically. She agreed that she is ready to gain her freedom and independence with every step she takes. She is nervous and I am sure, still confused on the events of her injury through recovery, not to mention the timeline. Melissa truly does not know the number of days in care of others. Today also was a HUGE day as she did a big walk with the walker, then was out for 2 1/2 hours resting—which is good; the body is responding, repairing and recovering. She wants me to have a bed in her room—she wrote me a note today. She also misses her “girls”; Cairo and Nina. That was conveyed to me in a note today also.
I am looking forward to a new place to view, maybe see some elevation and the Hudson River. Melissa will get a breathe of fresh air finally, she deserves it!
I talked to Melissa much about what was happening and what will be expected of her mentally and physically. She agreed that she is ready to gain her freedom and independence with every step she takes. She is nervous and I am sure, still confused on the events of her injury through recovery, not to mention the timeline. Melissa truly does not know the number of days in care of others. Today also was a HUGE day as she did a big walk with the walker, then was out for 2 1/2 hours resting—which is good; the body is responding, repairing and recovering. She wants me to have a bed in her room—she wrote me a note today. She also misses her “girls”; Cairo and Nina. That was conveyed to me in a note today also.
I am looking forward to a new place to view, maybe see some elevation and the Hudson River. Melissa will get a breathe of fresh air finally, she deserves it!
*pray for supernatural strength to meet the challenge of her program set forth by her therapists
Also we need to focus on getting the fear of breathing bound up and eliminate the tracheotomy—pass her swallow tests so she can take on real food.
FINALLY, no “stinking thinking” in her inner voice. The mind can play tricks on you if you let it. Silence the “inner Chimp”. Positive, faith thoughts.
**a Landscape Architect/Designer needs a new landscape to survey in order to envision AWL the possible design choices
***the Melissa I know is tough as nails; WATCH OUT!!!
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