So up until Saturday morning things were über-hunky-dory… then we very suddenly got hit by a mega-oopsie-daisy… About 24 hours ago — Saturday night, 9PM-ish — very suddenly, Mom’s headache came raging back, the drug-drunkness got a out-of-control, and it very suddenly felt like December 16th all over again. There are a lot of similarities to beginning of each “event” in fact; just change the AMs to PMs and it’s crazy how identical things go: There’s some noises and… a thud? Bonnie and Heidi respond. (Again.) 9-1-1 is called. (Again.) Ambulance to Mary Wash Fredericksburg. (Again.) CT scan. Brain looks… Read More »
Captain’s Log: Colleen’s AVM Adventures Day 60
Wednesday 2/14/2016 8:45AM Happy Valentine’s Day to any Hallmark Lovebirds out there. Progress continues. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is the best Valentine’s Day gift a mother and daughter could ever ask for. What did you get from your Valentine? Maybe a big ROCK? (Cliche?) I love rocks. Last week was a biggie. I think we’re still adjusting to the new mindset a little. Physical therapy is now full speed ahead. The young whippersnapper helping mom to stand like grasshopper thinks she’ll have the feisty bird up on her feet without a walker by the end of March! How’s that… Read More »