Life is still pretty tough, but it is getting easier.   And there is always hope.  A few nights ago we went over to a friend’s house and fed the deer in his backyard.  It was fun.  I felt almost normal again.  

 

Things are still up-in-the-air for us.  Scott’s short term memory needs to improve a bit more before he can start learning skills to regain his independence.  Until then, we are in limbo.  I think it will come, since Scott’s memory is improving...it is just slow.   His short term memory has been one of the slowest things to come back.  And it affects so many other things.  I am getting real impatient...but I do see improvements with it every week.   And as long as it is going in the right direction, there is no need to panic.

 

In a couple of weeks we are going to go to Branson with my parents.  It is going to be tough because Scott gets confused easily, but I think we need to go.  It will be good therapy for Scott and I want to do something “normal”.  

 

Since we are still in limbo, however, we are renting an apartment near my parents for the next 6 months.  It is a bout 40 miles to Scott’s therapy and the school where I teach, but we need some help now and then.  After that, we should have a better idea (I hope) where we are headed and can either move back home or buy a 2nd place to live near work or family.  We are going to be able move both our rabbit, Gretchen, and our dog, Beamer, back in with us.  That will be nice. One of the hardest things about this whole ordeal is not knowing what is in store.  The uncertainties are difficult to bear.  And although Scott’s prognosis is good, I can’t know the future.  

 

Scott is so close to being “better” though...so close.  I can’t wait.