Day 23 - May 3

Jan was able to come home on a visit from the hospital today. She arrived about 2:30PM, and returned around 8:00PM. There were several things that we all wondered about (including Jan). First was about getting in and out of a car. She was pretty concerned about it, but she handled it very well. The second was going up the steps to the front door of our house. She had received physical therapy that taught her how to do it, so that was handled. She spent most of the time surrounded by family in an easy chair in the living room. When dinner was served, she sat at the table and ate with us. She also checked out the changes we made to the house that would make it easier for her (such as in the bathroom, our bedroom, and the living room). It was literally a trial run for when she comes home. It worked out almost perfectly. She was absolutely thrilled to be at home with family. As it turns out, she doesn't need to be taught much more in the way of therapy. She is determined to get home as soon as possible (hopefully this week). After arriving home, she will continue therapy on an outpatient basis for some weeks yet to come.