2yrs; Day 736 – Caitlin’s monologue
Hi Everyone, We had a fun weekend with family and friends! Caitlin’s comedy show was a big success. If you haven’t had the chance to meet her, trust me, she’s a riot! She reminds me of a young Robin Williams (minus the cursing and inappropriate subject matter) and...
2yrs; Day 733 -piano for the left hand
Hi Everyone, We have a big weekend coming up! Family will start arriving tomorrow night for Caitlin’s Comedy night. Before I sign off for the weekend, I want to share another BIG FIRST! Last night Caitlin was playing the piano in the Living room. Corey and I were...
2years
Hi Everyone, The saying goes; ‘your life can change in a second’...we had no idea what that trite phrase truly meant two years ago. Tonight Caitlin prepared an update on Corey’s progress. We were going through old videos and photographs from the ICU to present day....
1yr; Day 730 – EMT’s – memories of the crash
Hi Everyone, Last week Corey was sitting quietly at the kitchen table when she looked at me and said, “EMT’s”. Surprised and confused, I responded “what about EMT’s”? C - “There were a lot of boys”. M - “Are you remembering the accident”? Corey paused and said, “I...
1yr; Day 729 – swallowing pills
Hi Everyone, Since March, Corey has moved from soft solids to eating any food she wants! After years of being a vegetarian, Uncle Tom loves that she’s eating “meat”…that has been his nickname for her since middle school. I believe her body is craving the protein...he...
1yr; Day 728 – Meeting Melody Gardot
Hi Everyone, Just when I think Corey is at her breaking point, she rallies to pull it together and rises to the occasion. Last night and this morning was very difficult. Corey did not sleep and was very agitated. I was concerned we were going to have to cancel our...
1yr; Day 726 – 4:44am Inspiration isn’t passive
Hi Everyone, We have been working through a very tough week. Last night and this morning Corey was inconsolable; we had to call out of Bryn Mawr for today. When any of us are facing a difficult time, it’s natural, normal…human, to think “how am I going to get through...
1yr; Day 723 – there’s a difference between knowing and remembering
Hi Everyone, We had an intriguing conversation with Corey at the end of a difficult day. We are working with Corey to help her express what the root causes of her outbursts are. So far we have come to the realization that she doesn’t remember the therapists, doesn’t...
1yr; Day 722 – EVERYTHING is therapy
Hi Everyone, It’s been a very quiet but LONG weekend. Corey and I enjoyed each others company and completed lots of chores around the house. EVERYTHING is therapy! For instance; Parking her wheel chair in the kitchen to walk to the bathroom, folding, sorting, spot...
1yr; Day 720 – another conversation with God
Hi Everyone, Today’s entry is a risk, a conscious decision to share on a deeper topic. Vulnerable is not a word I allow in my vocabulary. Despite my trepidation I feel compelled to keep typing. A conversation with Corey is the catalyst… I was raised with a religious...