Sharon's Journey

Yesterday we received a new discharge date of February 17th. She is doing such a good job and making such nice progress that they have extended her stay a week. Our hope is that this will help her be that much stronger and more independent when she comes home. At first mom wasn't too sure about it,she is starting to get anxious to get home. After thinking about it she agreed that she still has so much to learn that staying another week is best. She has such a great attitude about it all. It amazes me every day.

This week has also been busy for the family. Everyone in Sacramento(Dad, Sherrie, Randy, Karon-moms sister) along with a few close friends have been down in Vallejo doing Family Training. This involves learning how to give her shots, how to help her dress, and most importantly how to safely do a transfer. I am amazed at how awesome my family is. Everyone is stepping up and doing a great job. Plus we have incredible friends that are willing to learn so they can help out too.

We are still busy trying to gather all the needed equipment for the house so that in about a week or so she can get a "pass" to go home for a day to try things out. This will help us as a family know what we still need to get, after "trying" real life at home for a day. It will also help the therapist to know where they need to focus the last week at the center to be ready to go home for real.

Here is another picture from last week while I was there visiting. We took mom's lunch and all went down to the cafeteria to eat.

Just wanted to again say a HUGE THANK YOU, for all the love, support, prayers, meals, help and thoughts we have received. Not a day goes by that we don't have a comment here on the blog or a card in the mail to read to mom. It not only buoys her up , but us too. So Thanks!!