Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Battle

It seems like when "you think" things are going well, there is always a set back! We are constantly battling for Lisa and trying to figure out whats best for her.

I received a phone call from the therapist at McLean County, she said that Lisa has plateaued. Which means, "she is not doing better on a day to day basis" in her eyes. She informed us that medicare won't pay if your not showing progress. In my opinion, I can only believe the therapist does not understand people with disabilities and just the "littlest" of accomplishment is huge for Lisa and for people like her! Meanwhile, she said that she wants to stop therapy in a week which means that we need to find a new place for Lisa.

When I heard her say that, I just said to myself "you have got to be kidding me" and I just cried and still cry! I pray! Which is the right thing to do! What's next for Lisa? The past 2 days I have been on the phone talking to people who are willing/helping us find a new place for Lisa. Thank you God for that encouragement! I have been talking to someone who knows Lisa and knows that her goal is to be back into her own apartment, and working. She is trying so hard to help us with that goal. So the battle begins. I'm finding out the battles my Mom must have encountered 45 years ago which I'm sure was 10X's worse.

Lisa has to be able to get herself out of bed and use the restroom. At this point she's not quite ready. I truly believe with the right people helping and encouraging her she can do it, but it is going to take more time than just 30 days. The therapist said that she will see how does this week. PLEASE PRAY FOR LISA!

Meanwhile, I had a little talk with Lisa and told her "You're doing a really good job and it must be hard for you, but I need you to work really hard and try to do what they tell you and do the very best you can do!" She needs us to pray for her, to encourage her! We are all on the front lines of her recovery. It's time to send cards, to visit, to encourage her even more! If anything, pray for us, her sisters, her family, Dad & Dolores, Rod, to help encourage her and keep her focused!

1 comment:

  1. Dear Karen,

    I see Lisa weekly, not daily as you or Karla :( HOWEVER, I DO SEE IMPROVEMENTS every week I see her! Ron and I laughed so hard Sunday when she decided to wheel herself out of her room and give the nurses a piece of her mind b/c she had to go to the bathroom. Made us thankful for our health.

    I am crying w/you! Thanks for all you are doing, all the calls, all the research and gathering all the information. We will figure it out!

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