I probably shouldn't even post...

...as my attitude is pretty pathetic. This is such a frustrating process; we continue to get the run-around from doctors, and really have no idea of a realistic timeline for Mom's recovery. Her admitting physician was in yesterday, and has the bedside manner of an angry rhino. Her neurologist's personality most closely resembles a piece of cardboard, and she's had some nurses who probably ought to find a career path that doesn't include interaction with living beings. (To be fair, she's had some wonderful nurses as well.) The surgeon who performed the initial drains and did her intestinal surgery will be back tomorrow, and will hopefully take charge. Mom was fine when he left, but most assuredly is not fine now.

As Sara wrote, yesterday was packed full of ups and downs. Some of the fog is starting to clear for Mom, but there are still many holes in both her long and short term memory. It has been a rollercoaster for us, too, as we watch Mom make progress and then retreat back. One of the unfortunate results of her recent lucidity is her awareness of how difficult her recovery is going to be. She has undergone so much and is just so weak... we are trying to keep her focused on the positives. We just don't want her to quit fighting!

Thank you all for your continued support; it means so much to all of us.

~ Dana