I truly, truly apologize for not posting for the past few days. Between the long weekend and having major internet issues--well, I didn't get to post. So sorry. :(
We had a very long weekend. Friday there were no appointments, no nothing for the day because of training at the hospital. With not having a car here, it makes it very difficult to get around to do things. We have to take a shuttle to get down to Silver Spring and the shuttle doesn't even come around until 5 p.m. Saturday we had a wonderful BBQ put on by the Iraq Star organization. It was a huge show! They had a live band, food was provided by Outback Steakhouse (oh, so, so, so yummy!!!), and even Marilyn Monroe showed up!! Well, an impersonator that is. Apparently she is the #1 Marilyn Monroe impersonator in the country and flew out to DC from Las Vegas. She came over to Jake and had pictures taken. :) It was a lot of fun that day. The weather was gorgeous too. :)
Sunday was a quite day all around. It seemed much quieter around the Mologne House also. There was another BBQ put on by a local church--not as well attended and the food wasn't Outback's, but it was really nice. It was a peaceful day and a peaceful atmosphere which was really nice.
These past few days haven't been very full of appointments--in fact, today was about the busiest day we've had with appointments. So, a wrap-up: Jake got all the signatures he needed for his leave form and turned it all in to his sergeant. So, we are on our way home on Saturday!!! :) He was FINALLY able to get in to the Physical Therapist today to have his reevaluation. His range of motion has increased quite a bit--the therapist was pleased, but there is still work to do. He wanted to get Jake up and walking next week, but with us going home, Jake will have to wait until we return back down here. Jake is okay with that--he really, really wants to go home again. While he is at home, he will continue receiving PT where he was receiving it before when he was home on con leave. The therapist also wants him to have aquatic therapy 3 times a week and land therapy (normal physical therapy) 3 times a week. So, when we return, he will have PT appointments almost every single day. :) We are thrilled with that especially since he hasn't had any for three weeks. So, when we return, we wont be bored anymore--which we are also thrilled about.
Oh, some more wonderful news!! Jake has a new nurse case manager!! :) She is amazing and is so wonderful!! What a difference from his previous one--she gets things done right away. I can't believe how on the ball she is with Jake's care. Jake and I wish that he was assigned to her when he got here.
These past few weeks, I have gotten to meet and talk with other moms that are here. It's been very nice--talking with other moms who are going through the exact same things that I am. By talking with each other, we also learn new things--we all have something to share that others didn't know about.
Tomorrow will be a day of last minute things and packing for home. It'll be wonderful to be with family once again! :)
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