Therapy Free

Well, I am not sure I understand this move, but Luisa is now done with all of her rehabilitation (PT, OT and ST). Although her foot is not back to normal, she is discharged from her daily therapy now. I think that dad is going to have a friend of Chaz and Claire's, who just finished PT school, work with her at their house b/c her walking gait is not where it needs to be, or where it can be.

We went to visit this weekend and she is doing amazing. We were talking about where we want to got eat and what street the restaurant was located on and dad said he thought it was such and such, and mom said, no Charles it is on this and that-and she was totally right. The kids love being around Bop and Lola, and they seem to be very good therapy for her because they make her interact with them. She is coming to stay with us for a week next week while dad goes out of town, should be very interesting for all of us.

Hope you are all having a good summer.
Rips and Pips

Speech Therapy Too!

Hi friends
Wanted to update you all on Luisa's continued progress... This week, she has graduated from speech therapy so now all she is doing is going to PT. Since mom is still having problems with her leg/foot the therapist decided they she wanted to see if a cast would help get some flexion back in her foot. She has had the cast on for about a week and she told me that her foot has gone from a -17 degree flexion to zero, which is great. Now, she only has the cast to wear at night-so hopefully mission is accomplished.

On the home front, she is doing really well. Chaz and Claire went to visit this weekend and he said that dad got confused with some directions and mom corrected him on how to get to the destination. She also went to the grocery with the lady that stays with her and selected a dinner that she prepared for she and dad to eat the other night.

We are so amazed and grateful for the amazing progress that Lu has made in such a short time. She keeps us constantly in awe of her will and spirit-each day for all of us is a gift.

On we go...

***Pic taken a year ago, Don's downtown Lafayette.

Check Neurosurgeon Off Of The List As Well

Last week Lu had a check up at her neurosurgeon's and dad said that he had a smile from ear to ear when he saw her. He said she looks and sounds amazing and as far as he is concerned she is discharged from his medical supervision.

This weekend some old friends were in town and went to visit Lu and Chuck and by all accounts had a great visit. Dad said that mom put out some crackers and dip and helped clean the house for the guests-sooooo amazing! She seems to get more sharp with each passing week-we are so thankful and blessed.

She also made time for another veggie burger at Houston's:)

Sending good vibes to each of you.
The Rip's and Pips

PS
I have gotten some requests for my parent's address-for security reasons I am not posting it, but if you would like to contact them, please just email me.

No More OT

Hello I hope all is going well for everyone that keeps up with Luisa's progress.

She is doing really, really great. If fact, she is doing so well that she does not have to have OT anymore, YEAH!!! Right now the kids and I are in Houston staying with their Lola while Bop is out of town. All things considered, I think she is happy to have us here-I do have a 3.5 year old ad a 1.5 year old:)

Thanks for your support.
Luisa and crew