Immunity

Today, I'm feeling like I've won immunity on a reality tv show. Some how, some way I've been given a pass to the next round. But that's no guarantee I can keep going.

Joe got home safe last night. Yay! Thanks so much for all who were concerned and praying for him. It was a tough week for him and the family. We sure wish things didn't have to be this way, but the place his dad in is very nice, so we are happy about that at least. And I am happy to have him here again with me.

Yesterday's meeting with Mom and her psychologist went as well as could be expected (thanks for your prayers on that front, too). He very gently and kindly told her the expectations we had for her to get better and outlined a plan to motivate her to achieve them: each day, the psychologist will meet with her and go over her goals for physical/occupational therapy, he will try to talk through them with her in order to alleviate any fears (she's worried she will fall) and problem solve for any potential issues that may come up in therapy (if she is tired in the afternoon, perhaps morning would be a better time to work out). Mom must work her way up to doing at least 90% of what she is asked in therapy over the next few days (today she had to do 50%, tomorrow 65%, the next day 75%, the next day 90% and stay there). In order to motivate her, family visits will be contingent upon her meeting the percentage required.

I'm happy to report that today, Mom was able to meet 50% of her goals. Dad was so thrilled, we stopped and picked up roses on the way to see her! Mom herself seemed a little less negative while we were there. Small steps, but we are cautiously optimistic.