2yrs; Day 949 – TBI can make you laugh
Hi Everyone, Wednesday’s and Friday’s are slower paced than the rest of the days in the week. Corey didn’t sleep much last night and took advantage of the quiet morning to sleep in. We have a nurse on these days which allows me time to run out to accomplish errands or...
2yrs; Day 948 – Corey’s perception
Hi Everyone, Yesterday was definitely a Monday! Driving home from Bryn Mawr this afternoon I had a fleeting thought of heading to the airport…I have a credit card and can buy whatever I need when I get to whatever remote hide-away I choose. Sometimes daydreaming can...
2yrs; 7 months – Life keeps moving
Hi Everyone, We have lived in our neighborhood for 22 years. It’s a small development that was quickly filled with many children. Our home is positioned in the center of the neighborhood. Although the girls had a big brother, the house behind us provided them with...
2yrs; Day 942 – from Corey
Hi Everyone, I was standing at the sink cleaning the dinner dishes. Corey was sitting at the kitchen table. Like many mother’s, I have eyes in the back and side of my head keenly aware of every movement my child makes whether I am sitting beside her or across the room...
2yrs; Day 941 – from Corey
Hi Everyone, It always amazes me to watch Corey process her thoughts. Her post last night is the perfect example. We have been working on identifying her anxieties as well as developing her communication skills. Part of our daily challenge is trying to assimilate the...
2yrs; Day 940 – from Corey
Hi Everyone, This is Corey The most defined memory I have is of the past I remember bits and pieces It’s scary because I do not know what I will remember when When I do remember things it makes me feel happy I do not remember what happened today Everyday feels like...
2yrs; Day 939 – from Corey
Hi Everyone, We hope you had a relaxing weekend. Aunt Diane came to visit us for her Birthday weekend. Corey, Diane and I have so much fun together. There is always at least one episode of uncontrollable laughter. We did a little shopping, we went out to dinner (check...
2yrs; Day 935 – the job of an Advocate
Hi Everyone, Many of you have written and encouraged us to publish Corey’s story. My sister and I often talk about her recovery and loosely outline the possible chapters. Her therapies are just one chapter in her story. Another is not only advocating for her therapy...
2yrs; Day 932 – give up, give in or give it all you got!
Hi Everyone, We didn’t disappear; we just jumped off the grid for a few days! Corey is adding a new twist to Bryn Mawr’s OT program. She introduced them to cooking therapy. We prepared Lasagna Cupcakes, Caprese Salad and Parmesan bread Wednesday night. Thursday...
2yrs; Day 927 – from Corey
Hi Everyone, This is Corey I got measured for a new wheelchair I can use a practice chair to get used to it I can walk with my feet like Fred Flintstone And I can move the wheel with my right hand so I can steer I can lock the wheels with both of my hands I get to...