As I said before, there is more to report. Sherry also had her latest visit with Dr. Mundall, her neurologist last week. It too, went very well. He called her an inspiration and was impressed with Sherry's ability to use her vision. He thinks (and we all know) that she needs to improve her ability to see things accurately in space. Her acuity is good, but there are still significant visual problems. But when we consider where she began, only seeing light and dark, it is truly amazing that she can see and do what she does today. Dr. Mundall made me particularly happy when he agreed with Sherry's therapists that her recovery and improvement should continue.
On the therapy front, Sherry's Occupational Therapist Dawn has begun to teach her how to dress herself. She has been able for months now to put on her underwear and pants pretty much by herself. However, putting on a shirt has been difficult. If I put the shirt over her head for her (a pull over shirt or nightgown) she easily takes care of the rest. But if she has to do it from step one, to figure out which way the garment should face, where the bottom and top are, she often runs into trouble. There have been a few times that she has done it on her own. After shopping the other day we came home and she went into the bedroom and put on her nightgown by herself. It was inside out, but still, she got it on. She was very proud of herself. I think with Dawn's help we will master this soon. When we do, it will be a huge step on her path to independence.
enough for now, check back again on Saturday.
I love my wife...tomorrow we move forward
Dean
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