Well it has finally happened. Fredi has been given the green light to come home. Right now that is scheduled for September 1.
Most recently she walked up 24 stairs, almost 1/2 of the 49 required to get to the apartment. She becomes more independent every day. Earlier this month she had her PEG feeding tube removed. That makes her tube free.
Now there is a whole new set of challenges. I need to get a full size box spring, commode, walker, bed rail, life alert, wheel chair, bedding, pillows and a light folding chair with arm rests. That is all I can think of right now. If anyone has had the unpleasant experience of caring for someone with a disability and has any of that stuff please let me know. We will be sorting out what and how much will be covered by insurance.
Back in June Fredi attended her 50th high school reunion accompanied by her sister. While things went well she began discovering some of the challenges of being in a wheel chair.
She was below much of the conversation which made it difficult to participate. Now when we go out she sees first hand the fact that when you are in a wheel chair people think you are stupid.
Anyway, she is looking forward to a lot. Spending time with August, getting back to work, seeing her apartment. She hasn't been home in 18 months. March 1, 2007.
