1yr; Day 724 – speaking Spanish…really?
Hi Everyone, Every day we continue to be surprised by Corey and her memory. I’ve written about her severe short term memory loss which is one of the greatest obstacles we have with our behavioral plan. She doesn’t remember going to Bryn Mawr, who the therapists are...
1yr; Day 691 – where are those lemons?
Close your eyes, take a deep breath, exhale Picture the ocean, watch the waves roll onto the sand, listen; This is a stage We’ll get through this This too will pass God doesn’t give you more than you can handle Whatever He leads you to, He will help you through There...
1yr; Day 689 – enrolled in Parent-PT OT ST and cognitive behavioral therapy!
Hi Everyone, The second half of the day went very well (I found my rose colored glasses!) One of the out-patient goals we had for Corey was to build her physical stamina. We knew that the 2hr commute + 3hrs of therapy was going to be difficult for her. We were right!...
1yr; Day 688 – Thank God for Caitlin
Hi Everyone, Tonight the first line of my gratitude list reads “Thank GOD for Caitlin”! Caitlin is the closest person to Corey other than me. She normally works two jobs and a day off is very rare. Not only did she have today off, she offered to go with Corey and me...
1yr; Day 718 – Lean on others
Corey, Never be afraid to lean on others… “When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure” ~ Peter Marshall “Woman are like teabags. They don’t know how strong they are until they are...
1yr; Day 687 – learning the “Awakening Phase”
Hi Everyone, I wish this first line could read “our absence was the result of an impromptu vacation to an all inclusive resort”…alas, it can not. We are on the front line of the “Awakening Phase” (that is my non-clinical label). This journal has been an invaluable...
1yr; Day 681 – Developmental lessons
Hi Everyone, Today was a busy day filled with some interesting firsts! We continue to fine tune Corey’s schedule as we try to find the best combination of sessions, arrival/start times as well as length and frequency of rest times strategically placed within the day....
1yr; Day 678 – her room and her Phillies
Hi Everyone, It’s been a big day for Corey… We had help to move all of Corey’s furniture from the family room upstairs to her bedroom. It’s official; she’s back in her room! We are keeping the hospital bed in the family room for morning and afternoon naps, but Corey...
1yr; Day 677 – define HOPE
Hi Everyone, Physically Corey is making very good progress. Today she and Natalie walked 253 feet! It was the most fluid walk to date. Coach Elaine was surprised to see Corey spontaneously lifting her arm to participate in the game we were playing. Coach Laura was...
1yr; Day 674 – OUR behavior has to change
Hi Everyone, We had a very full day at the gym. Corey’s sessions were planned in ½ hour increments which helped the day fly by. We began with Coach Kate and Coach Laura for Speech. The ladies have been working with Corey on swallowing thins (water, milk, juice). In...