Today has been another good day physically. Peg slept until almost noon and then ate and moved to the couch in the den. We visited and she read a while. I made tuna fish salad (one of her favorites) for lunch and she ate some of that. (Her appetite hasn't been great so it was good to see her be hungry.) Tim came home for lunch and we decided that a trip to get her toenails done was in order. We were gone for a couple of hours and she did great. I was afraid that riding in the car would make her dizzy but she said it was fine. We came home and she rested a while and then had more tuna (she really likes my tuna fish or she was starving to death) and waited for Tim to get home. He and Elijah arrived about 7:30 so it got pretty loud around here until bedtime for E. Peg's neighbor came to visit and now she and Tim have gone for a short walk. She's probably done too much for today, but she has felt good and that's a great sign.
I got appointments scheduled today for the cognitive evaluation. So, she goes back to the trauma center on the 8th for them to check her over--not sure exactly what they will do--and then on the 10th at the terrible hour of 8:00 a.m. she goes for the cognitive eval. (Those of you who really know Peggy know that under normal circumstances that's very early for her.) Anyway, that was what was available so we took it. At that time we will figure out what the treatment plan will be for the memory issues. I will need to leave soon after the evaluation but depending on what they decide, I may come back to help her get through the therapy if it is decided she needs some.
She has had very little dizziness today, so that's a great sign. I am interested to see how she will be when Tim and she get back from their walk. I hope the blog is helping and that you're not getting too much info. Those of you who know me know that I'm a little wordy sometimes. Love to all. Linda
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Thank you so much for this, Linda! I find your posts so informative and it makes me feel like I can help Peggy if I know how she is doing. I think you are a great writer, by the way. :) And thank you and Tim so much from all of us for taking such good care of our Peggy! Love, Kim Holloway
ReplyDeleteI, too, am appreciative of your posts, Linda. It helps to know how to be praying. It's so great that you are able to be there for her right now.
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Linda, thank you for keeping us updated on Peggy's condition. God is definitely hearing our prayers! The Maxins send everyone their best wishes! Love to all, Jamie Ross
ReplyDelete8am ~ are you kidding??? Can Peg take the cognitive test while sleeping? Was talking to someone who knows Tina's (LUMC pianist)daughter who was in auto accident and had closed brain injury while she was in last semester of nursing school. She was able to return in the next cycle and will finish soon. I have faith Peg is on the road to full recovery. Just be patient! Love, Debbie
ReplyDeleteCan't tell you how much I appreciate this Linda! So incredibly generous of you to take the time and energy to keep all of us updated. And I agree with Kim -- you are a great writer! - Shannon Hartwell
ReplyDelete8am?? that made me laugh! we made you get up at 6am on the river.
ReplyDeleteglad you are ok,
marty, mia, and tegan