Tests, Tests, and More Tests

We've learned the "healing process" has no timetable it happens when it happens, however, the application and interview deadlines are approaching quickly. With this in mind we're gearing up to get "proof" from doctors on how well Will is doing. Tomorrow Will is taking a neuro psych test. This time last year Will took this test and it was scheduled for two days... Will's neuropsychologist said that many tests will not be necessary this go around and his visit should only last a morning. Next week we are scheduled to take an over night sleep apnea test (as sleep apnea can contribute to recurrent strokes) -- In our consultation today with sleep doctors, they really doubted that Will had sleep apnea but were willing to schedule him as a precaution. Lastly we will meet with a neurologist next Tuesday -- he will review all of Will's medical records and CT scans and evaluate his current performance. Stay tuned for results. They should give us the guidance we need to get back to Ohio for a rotation. In particular the evaluation of Will's performance on a rotation would contribute immensely to being re-accepted into a residency program.

Despite the uncertainty of the moment, we believe Will is going to one day practice medicine again. Will's continues make great strides in the areas of attention to detail and memory. As far as the timetables we know the Lord is mindful of our prayers and will bless us with the right outcome. Thank you for your continued support, we should have news on Will's tests in the upcoming blogs.

Above are two of our adventures the past couple of weeks. The first was a mountain bike climb up to "elephant rock" the second was our hike up Adams Canyon. Also above is a photo shoot Will and I participated in -- he took these particular photos, my husby is getting pretty darn good with the camera.

Flying High

A lot has happened the last few weeks. I'll start with Ohio. We've been in communication with some of the administrators from Will's residency, they want some "hard evidence" that Will is doing well enough to begin the trek back to residency. We will spend the next few weeks gathering that "evidence" with tests and letters from a few local doctors. We have to admit it is a little nerve racking not knowing what will come next-- but I imagine that the battle we all go through-- moving forward with faith, knowing the Lord will prepare the way as we continue to be faithful.

In the meantime we are "flying high," Will's progress continues to manifests itself in the day to day routines. I no longer need to coax Will to study --- he does it on his own. His executive functioning continues to amaze me. Will is still shadowing at the U of U hospital on a regular basis, with both the Cardiology and Internal Medicine departments. And he still volunteers at Globus Relief when he finds the time. He also keeps the finances here at home rolling-- which is very nice for me as I have been the responsible party in this area until this past month. As for projects Will organized his piles of papers in our back room. You can only imagine how they have built up over the past year..... bills, medical files, bank statements, loan information, etc. Organization is another piece of the puzzle to finally emerge in the past months.

Will's recovery is starting to make sense. In the symphony of our minds - each player is required to practice on his own (as Will did in the first year proceeding his stroke recovery). Then later the soloist begin to listen to the other instruments and harmonize with them -- keeping in tune and on beat with the melody (June 09) -- beautiful music begins to flow (August 09). Music that inspires and lifts. Will's mind is finally preforming to speed with the other instruments-- before long I believe he will be back in the seat of first stand -- leading the orchestra-- as he was before the stroke. Keep reading and watching as our symphony unfolds -- life is a beautiful thing. I hope all who read this blog recognize what a blessing it is to live in a time of so much information where our minds are able to preform in extraordinary ways.

Summer

ps Above are pictures of Will's first time flying a kite. Next, photos of a family vacation I forgot to post a few weeks ago of us at the camp site, Will "surfing" in the nearby river, and of course a shot of our naughty nephews shooting marshmallows at us-- caught in the act.