A very nice Sunday here for Donna. She was in a great mood and we filled the day with training, therapy and some old fashion relaxation. The training was preparation for discharge. It looks like the plan is for us to leave TIRR around mid week this week. The therapy team and staff have been excellent. Since TIRR is a facility that focuses on recovery (means medical stability and rehabilitation combined), Donna has just gotten too healthy for the medical side. The therapy rehab is still needed but it has become time for her to move to that type of situation. The result will either be a a local facility that focuses on significant therapy for brain injury patients focused on getting home and independence (patients stay there) or possibly she comes home and goes to out patient rehab. We won't know the answer till mid week. The consensus of the medical staff is the inpatient facility but the insurance folks who pay the bills haven't spoken yet and probably will hold us in suspense till the last. While very different, both solutions can work for Donna. The demands on me will be quite different between them but I'll figure it out no matter what happens.
Donna truly is a joy to be with. She has needs but she shines through. I have been spending the last 12 weeks praying for and working toward a recovery exclusively. I told Donna this morning, starting today my thoughts are going to be less about a recovery focus and more about a living focus. I want to enjoy her more than worry and that was the theme of the day. It was great to take advantage of the great Houston weather today and just sit outside comfortably and visit. We made some plans for a relaxing time after the therapy and it was such a joy to relax and talk about pleasant things.
Many thanks to all the people who continue to support us and send warm wishes and gifts. All of the support never ceases to amaze and lift us. As the time demands on me mount, I have decided that this blog will transition to a Wednesday/Sunday only submission. I know many tell me how much they appreciate the daily messages but demands will win the day. With all of our change this coming week, there may be a supplemental submission or two this week but we will move to the new plan. Thanks to all
Bob
Hi, Bob! The Wednesday/Sunday posts will be wonderful! We just appreciate the updates! We'll be praying that the "insurance folks" will be led to make the right decision! Many Praises that Donna has improved so much that she is being discharged from TIRR! Blessings & Prayers to all... Pat & Bill Parrott-Cajun Country
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