Monday, last day of spring break....

    Today is my last day of spring break and I am sad to see it come; seeing as though I have not really had a break and also because it means I will not get to spend as much time at the hospital with Scilla. Over the course of the break, I spent at least 3 hours a day (more on most days) at the hospital. I enjoyed my time with Scilla and got to go to therapy with her and practice her exercises.

    Today makes 4 weeks since the accident occured and it has been a stressful and exhausting 4 weeks. I can tell that mom really needs some rest. She flew off the handle at me for no reason at all, but I did not take it personally because I know she has a lot on her plate right now. She really needs a break and sometime to rest, but it is hard when you are trying to take care of an 8 month old baby and her 39 year old baby, Scilla. I told my mom she needed a break and she should just take a day to rest, but of course she said "no". Anyone who knows my mom, knows that she always puts the needs of others before her own and she rarely ever says "no" when someone asks her to do something. This frustrates me because I want the best for my mom and I really want her to have time for herself and to learn to put others on the back burner; because if you are not well rested or healthy, how can you properly take care of someone else. Not only is my mom stressed, but also Greg, my sister's husband and her kids. I also feel the stress in my life and I can relate to how my mom feels because I flew off the handle for no reason  tonight and after I calmed down, I apologized to my wonderful husband, Eric because I know it is just that we have a lot going on in our lives right now.

     On another note Scilla said today that she should be coming home in about 4 to 5 weeks, but we will know more about that when her weekly conference happens on Thursday. She is doing a very good job at steering her wheelchair and increasing her upper body strength. She is now able to give us some leverage by lifting herself up some to assist in placing the sling underneath her to transfer her from her chair to the bed using the lift. She is also able to grab the bed handles and assist in pulling her up in the bed. Although she is making great improvements, doctors are still trying to get her pain under control. It is very painful for example for her to lie down and reach across her body with her arm and hold herself on her side.

    I know the last two post have not been exactly interesting, but please know that Scilla is doing great and we ask that you continue to pray for her healing.