April showers bring May flowers

As my fellow Oregonians know we have had quite the downpour of rain the past few days. That is OK as we needed the rain for the flower show that is going on this spring.

Sometimes, you have to be patient when life gives you downpours but you know in the long run the best is yet to come. This is true with my recovery. 

I am working hard daily doing physical therapy exercises, taking long walks, going to physical therapy appointments to continue working on my eyes and balance, and acupuncture for post surgery issues and healing the eyes. All the work is yielding progress, slow but noticeable changes are occurring weekly.

My recent MRI scan report was good. The surgeon, Dr. Shihinian, said all was healing nicely and no major issues. There is still some slight swelling at the base of the brain due to the surgery but no concerns as it will go down in time.

Rod continues to be  my constant helper, patiently encouraging me to try new things, and my main supporter when my progress seems slow. He has a great attitude and I know with him at my side, that I will indeed fully recover. 

We are optimistic next year Rod will be able to return to the ski slopes more often.  As he sacrificed his ski season to take care of me and for that, I will be forever grateful! Hopefully, I will be able to join him but I might have to start out slow on the bunny hill. Watch out below, here I come!