Day 231 – Big Brothers

Hi Everyone, It was finally a sunny day! Corey and I spent the early afternoon outside by the goose pond. One of her girlfriends came to visit (with her mom so I had a girlfriend too!) We had a really nice visit and enjoyed relaxing watching the goslings and listening...

Day 230 – final denial = walking papers

Hi Everyone, Well, I’m running out of rabbits! Last night at approximately 8pm, a courier arrived at Corey’s room at Bryn Mawr to “serve” her denial letter from Blue Cross. I must tell you I felt betrayed and nauseous at how this was presented. I heard on Monday from...

Day 228 – gaining ground everyday

Hi Everyone, Corey continues to express her feelings and tonight it was perfectly clear “she’s had it”! She was very uncomfortable for the better part of the night. I tried everything to lighten her mood. We skyped her cousin Christy. Christy’s son Tommy couldn’t wait...

Day 227 – Thank you for my hug

Hi Everyone, Corey had a full day of therapy which ended with nerve blocks to the right leg. By the time I arrived the poor little girl was wiped out! Her blocks from last week have improved the stretch in the left leg which is why they decided to proceed to the...

Day 226 – agency limitations

Hi Everyone, Corey had a busy day and we had a nice evening together! A second homecare agency came to meet us at Bryn Mawr. It’s a smaller agency and they’re not sure they have the staffing to cover the hours we need. This will be the issue with most of the...