The past month or so, Luisa has been in Austin with my family because they lost electricity for about 3 weeks with Ike and dad went out of town for a while. Coming here is the best therapy for her, the kids make her interact with them, throw balls and of course the best therapy of all, they make her happy. She shopped with me, washed every piece of clothing in our house (including my cell phone in my jeans), went to drop and pick the kids up at school and ordered me around like old times.
We had Andrew's birthday party last weekend and I was a little concerned how she would react in a social environment with a lot of people who wanted to talk to her about her accident and recovery of which she has very little or no memory of all of it. Well, she was a social butterfly talking to everyone and enjoying adult beverages:) I know I don't need to say it, but to have her there, I mean really there, is so overwhleming and beautiful to me-we are a lucky family.
Thursday, Lu had an appointment with her neuro-psychiatrist to take a battery of tests that she took when she was in TIRR in May. We have not gotten the results back, but when she saw the man who gave her the initial tests, he explained that while she was in the hospital he asked her what year it was. He said it took her about 15 minutes to come up with an answer, and that it was wrong-well he asked her the other day the day/month/year and without hesitation she answered-he responded with a HUGE smile-he was very impressed with how far she has come since May.
Hope each of you is having a great start to your fall season.
Geaux Tigers!
5 comments:
Hi Luisa,
Hope things are getting back to normal since Ike. With Gustav and Ike back to back, things have been a little hectic in Lafayette. Things are pretty much back to normal(whatever normal is!). Lots to catch up on, hope to talk with you soon. Take care and glad to hear things are continuing to progress. Miss you and talk to you soon,
Nichole
Luisa, you look Beautiful!! I hope one day to make a trip to Houston and visit. Patti, Juanita and I have been talking about it. I always keep in touch w/your Mom. I love her dearly. She keeps me up on everything. I e-mailed Robin last week hoping to get your e-mail address. You have come a long way and doing wonderful. I still keep you everyday in my Prayers. LOVE YA!!! Bonnie
Luisa,
It's so good to hear how well you're doing. You look GREAT!!! We are anxiously awaiting your visit to Lafayette. Please let us know when we can expect you so we don't miss you. Love.
Tina and all your
friends @WCH
Luisa, Now that your one year anniversary of your accident is here, I want you to know how happy and thankful I am about the wonderful progress that you have made. I am so proud of you. Robin, when I say this, I know that many people feel the same way--thank you very much for all of the updates that you have provided us about your mother. I know that at times it must have been very difficult for you to keep up the blog. We at WCH thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Luisa, you have a truly remarkable and loving family. Thanks to all of you for loving and encouraging our dear friend on her road to recovery. You all will continue to be in my prayers. I love you Luisa! Barbara
Hi to all the "Rips & Pips,"
Luisa, on this one year anniversary you have come a very long way. We are grateful, with you and your family, to see all the progress you have made. Keep up the good (hard) work. I know there have been some rough times over the past year, but you have done GREAT with the help of your dedicated family. Our thoughts and prayers remain with all of you!
Love,
Billy, Charlotte, Lindsay & Logan
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