Steve's has had some really good days and it was a great weekend. It all started Friday when Steve went to the kids' school for their last computer lab session of the year. Fridays used to be Steve's volunteer days at the school where he would help out in the computer lab. Since Friday was their last session, and Steve was feeling well enough, he decided to drop in and see the kids one last time and show them that he is getting better and better. He had a Q-n-A session and explained to the kids about the wire around his jaw and then he took a picture with the class. He felt so honored that so many teachers and volunteers stopped in to shake his hand.
Saturday and Sunday were good days too with absolutely no headaches and Saturday night Steve was able to sleep fairly soundly the whole night without having taken vicodin. He got up once but was able to go right back to sleep. I have to think that perhaps the hypnotherapy is working really well for Steven. Leanne, the hypnotherapist and life coach, has been working on helping Steve both with the headaches and with sleeping more soundly. His last appointment with her was Friday so that's pretty convincing evidence that those appointments are really helping.
As I mentioned before, I have been seeing Leanne too and she is really helping me sort out some of the craziness in my head about what has happened. I noticed lately that I've been very resistant to doing things that I know need to do. I guess the best word for it is procrastination. Just thinking about doing what I need to do causes me a sort of emotional discomfort. And Leanne helped me understand this important point, that where there is discomfort, there is the opportunity for growth. I like that. It's helping me find perspective.
This week we have one doctor appointment and Steve is really looking forward to it. We are scheduled to see Dr. Hammoudeh on Wednesday. Steve does not remember Dr. Hammoudeh at all and I've explained that Dr. Hammoudeh is Dr. Urata's partner and a hugely significant member of the surgical team for Steve's jaw injury. We are hoping that Dr. Hammoudeh can give us an exact date of when Steve's jaw will be unwired. We are also hoping to get a better idea of the surgical plan for Steve so just maybe Steve can get rid of the feeding tube soon.
3 comments:
So happy that Steven is doing so well. Beth you are a wonderful woman and a excellent wife.. just remember that in the near future this will be all in the past and you both have the rest of your lives together to enjoy all the gifts that life will give to you.... All my love and prayers, Cousin Monica oxoxox
leanne sounds like a very smart woman! whenever we go through difficult times, it gives us a chance to learn and grow. it is just so damn hard to realize it at the time!
Steve,
All Roddy could talk about when he got home from school on Friday was you! The first words out of his mouth were "See mom I told you Mr. Steve would be back to jiji before the end of the year!" and then at dinner he said "Dad can you believe Mr. Steve was at jiji today? It was so cool!!" Those kids love you and it is so great that you were feeling well enough to make it to there last class. We are continuing to pray for all of you and are so happy you are doing so well. Thanks for making Roddy's day!!
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