Hello, sorry it has been awhile since I posted. I was really hoping Brock would take over this job but he hasn't been up to it yet, but I do believe the day is coming very soon. Being back to real life means not sitting in a room with anything better to do than blog, so I have neglected making time to keep you posted. But, no news is also known as good news . . .
Tuesday night when I got home from work I had my usual greeting of very happy puppies at the door, but when I took a few steps inside I realized there was someone walking towards me to greet me and it was BROCK!! No walker either. He was holding on to walls and chairs but also walking steps along the way. I was very excited to see this. Being greeted with a hug and kiss from my walking son was a very happy moment.
He still continues the therapies three days a week. He missed for the first time Friday because of nausea, but I think that has to do with a medicine change and hopefully that will resolve quickly. He was better in the late afternoon. He actually later slipped away to spend time with a dear friend this weekend. His brother took him Friday night and he will not return until Sunday evening. Other than a quick text that they arrived safely I haven't heard from either one, so again no news is good news.
This week Brock has to decide if he can try to return to Chicago next week for course work or not. Thankfully a family has fought our insurance battle for us and on October 9, 2009 (great timing for us) a new law called Michelle's Law became a national law. It states that a full time student that is struck with an illness or handicap has up to one year to return to university and can not be dropped from a parents insurance because of not being a full time student. This is a relief and I am grateful to the family that fought the fight that benefits us. Brock's therapists still recommend up to even 6 more weeks of OT therapy and at least another 2 to 4 weeks for physical therapy. Although he gets stronger everyday he still has a way to go. Knowing that we will not have insurance issues will help make a decision not to rush back to full time status easier.
His small trip this weekend is a way for him to judge how he will function in the big old world out there. It has really been amazing to realize so many things in life are not handicapped friendly. His endurance also is an issue as he tires very quickly. I know he wants to return but I also know he is wise enough to know if he will have the stamina to survive. A sabbatical until he is 100% just might be in order. Of course his providers suggest he continue his therapy and remain in safe environments for just a few more weeks at least (he is still very, very wobbly, and since he is not a weeble, he does fall down). Brock of course will make the final decision and we will support him whatever that is.
The typing is getting easier, I expect him to blog to all of you soon.
Again, thank you for your thoughts and prayers. We value these greatly.
Love and peace,
Denah
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