August 7, 2006

Amanda has been busy enjoying her summer, working hard and making steady improvements. The current goal is living at home again and we're busy working with CNS to make that a reality within the next month or so should all go as planned. For anyone that may have missed it, please check out the last post as Amanda responded to everyone in the comments section. (She often reads the blog as a part of her therapy sessions.) When we talked to her later, she told us (in typical Amanda fashion) to also pass on to everyone that she would like MORE comments about how "extraordinary" (direct quote) she is. (As you can tell, her sense of humor has certainly begun coming back in the past few months - )

As well, we have the following from Christine's day with her on July 27th "Thursday was an interesting day to say the least. Amanda was not excited about going to therapy at all, and she let each person know how she felt! PT started the day with lots of stretching & exercise, which she did not appreciate. Anybody know this Amanda?

At lunch, we did pick up our finished pottery from last week, which Mandy was very proud of. Gene joined us, so she really enjoyed this hour. Gene just has a special way of always making Amanda smile & giggle!

In counseling, we read the blog together & all of the comments. Did anyone notice the comment from Amanda? Yes, that was her letting you all know that she appreciates the notes that you write to her. During this hour, she also let me cut her toenails…on both feet! I’ve tried this many times, only to be told in some choice words, “NO”! I think this was an indication of less pain in the left foot.

This weekend, Kurt & Amanda were the 1st to arrive at Gene’s birthday party, and stayed for quite a long time, much to our surprise! Amanda was very talkative & outgoing for the 1st couple of hours, flirting with our brother-in-law, Dave. She let him know how “extraordinarily hot” he is. She then went on about what a nice butt Kurt has as he was flying a kite with the kids in our back yard. For a break from socializing, she enjoyed sitting outside in the heat when the rest of us thought it was a bit hot, just observing others & making comments about what they were all doing. Later, about 5 of us ladies pitched in on a crossword puzzle. The book said they were “easy”! Whatever! We did our best:) It was a good time, and we were all very thankful Amanda was here to liven the party!"

PS Today's picture is of Amanda with Christine's cat Batman. He jumped right into her lap when she sat in the chair in our bedroom. Mandy commented, "This some of the best lovin' I've ever had!"