Lots of news....

Much has happened since my last post several days ago. Sherry contiues to do very well, always "moving forward." She is doing much more these days, always getting up at home and "running amuck." She helps clean the dishes, she is making great progress with all her self-help skills. One example, when she first returned home in February I would put a hairbrush in her hand as she sat on the edge of the bed after a shower. She would try to brush her hair, most times using the wrong side of the brush. She would try for a few seconds until she became frustrated and then give the brush back to me. Now when she gets out of the shower, she finds the brush on the counter by herself, looks intently into the mirror and does a good job brushing her hair, staying at it until it is to her liking. I can't tell you the simple joy I get out of standing back and watching her as she brushes her hair this way and that way until it is just so. She is also making progress in dressing herself, putting on her own shirt or nightgown several times now. She seems to have so much more confidence now, her attitude is still amazing. She knows she has more work to do, but is looking forward to doing it and "getting her Sherry back."

Today she began actual vision therapy. She and Jody made the appt. as I had to work. It all seemed to go well, but it's just the start. Vision therapy will last at least 6 months and require a lot of work for Sherry at home. We all feel that this is a very crucial period of time for Sherry. But, we also feel that it is coming at just the right time. She is making so much progress in other areas, her attitude is so good, her strength and stamina are improving so much. We think she is ready to "kick it up another notch," to quote one of her favorite TV personalities (Emeril from the FoodNetwork.) We will of course keep you updated on the progress of vision therapy throughout the coming weeks and months.

On this coming Monday Sherry will go in for a CT scan of her abdoman. Those of you who have seen Sherry since her return home will have noticed a large "protrusion" from her abdoman. It always looked abnormal to us but we were told, at first, that it was just "fat." Well, now it seems as if it may be a hernia. The CT scan will confirm or eliminate this diagnosis. If confirmed, Sherry will probably need an operation to take care of it. She faces this possibility with the same attitude she brings to every other part of her situation. She sees it as just another step in moving forward. Besides she wants to get rid of the "watermelon" that she has had to carry around for so many months now. She is totally okay with possibly going back to the hospital for a short time. We should find out more next week and will of course let you all know.

Well, enough for one night although there is more to be told.

I love my wife......tomorrow we move forward,

Dean