week 5 at home

A southern accent, lots of laughs, Brain Age, UNO, reading, listening to previously uploaded ring tones on Mike’s Blackberry, more memory with details, increased physical strength, and a filter rotation were among the ripples in the current this week.  We haven’t quite figured out the occasional southern accent that accompanies ribbing between Bobby, Nate, Mike and Sylvette but wherever he finds it, it’s hilarious.   He has a good time and with laughter comes healing so for now, it works.

Bobby and I are leaving for a week long trip to Hawaii and for the majority of our trip, Mike will be staying at his Dad’s house.  I have been the constant for Michael since the accident and although he would hate that I am posting this, he is having a tough time with me leaving.  He doesn’t want to talk about it and the closer “it” gets, the more quiet Mike has become.  Please fill these days for me.  Call him, go to his Dad’s house and spend time with him, don’t give him time to feel lonely….he’s come so far and has maintained such a positive attitude, I would hate to see anything change.   Mary has given me permission to post their home number (703.369.6872 ) and would like everyone to feel welcome and comfortable visiting while he’s there with them.  Call David or Mary to schedule time to see Mike…it will mean so much to all of us, but to Mike most of all.  He’ll be there tonight, home with Nate Thursday, back to Dad’s Friday night through Monday, then home again with Nate and Sylvette for the remainder of the week.  

With only three weeks left of in-home therapy, we are anxiously waiting to hear if Mt. Vernon’s Bridge Program is an option.  Mt.Vernon says they have a contract with Blue Shield, Blue Shield says they don’t…meanwhile back at the ranch, time is running out.   The in-home therapists have been trying to work their magic by spreading Mike’s home bound status as long as it can possibly be credible.  

“out of sight, out of mind”…thank you for not letting Mike disappear.

xxoo

p.s. this is harder than I thought…crying all the way home after getting Mike and Emily settled in at David and Mary’s house tonight, I know in my head he will be fine.  But after almost losing him and being by his side every day since…my heart is heavy as we drive away.   I know this is good for both of us - I will be stronger and rested after a week in paradise and he will be stronger and better because of it.  This is a good thing.  This is a good thing.  This is a good thing.