The Good and The Bad

The doctor explained to Liisa that Rachael has a hard time with "executive" decisions. If she's in her walker and notices something that has greater priority (in her mind) she'll just let go of the walker to go do that other thing. And you guessed it, KA-THUD! Brain injuries really stink. She still laughs about it.

Having her home has really boosted her spirits. She is getting so much stronger, her balance and walking have improved greatly. She continues to go to Physical Therapy (PT) and Occupational Therapy (OT) 3 times a week. The outpatient therapies are really focusing on the memory problems and using adaptation skills to teach her brain to overcome some of the skills she has lost. They are also going to have her evaluated by a Speech Therapist as well.

She is only taking chemo every three weeks. They decided to be a bit less aggressive in order to keep the damage from the drugs at a minimum. She is also on a tapering dose of steroids. She continues to be monitored for the diabetes which is a side affect of the steroids. She craves sweets but knows that she can't have any. It usually becomes one of our biggest battles over her.

On a fun note (oozing with sarcasm) the rear passenger window in my car got shot out by a drive by shooting today (there's a good reason I don't live in Yakima). They hit one other car. Three women were leaving Pizza Hut when the shots rang out, they ducked and just saw a glimpse of a "guy hanging out the window of a white car shooting." What scares me is there is no way these punks could have known there was someone in those cars. I am so thankful no one got hurt.

The way things have gone lately, I might suggest that if you're walking down the street with me, you might consider walking on the other side of the road. I would completely understand. :)