Difference

J.J. stopped taking that medication we were concerned about Thursday after his appointment with Dr. Acula. By yesterday morning, I noticed a big improvement in his ability to follow conversations. Last night I noticed a big improvement in his reading comprehension. We also had a conversation about some of his fears and what exactly happened the night of his stroke. I mean, this was deep for someone who has aphasia and apraxia. His speech is not 100% by any stretch of the imagination, but it has really improved. And he's only been off the medication for a day! I think we'll see even more improvement today.

Kids are at my parents' house this weekend again, but I'm hoping this will be the last time for a while. I really just needed a weekend to get caught up on my rest, then I think things will be better.

I have a hair appointment at 9:00 (and boy, do I need it!) so I'd better begin getting ready....

Oh, if all of you could say a quick prayer for our friend Nova. She had surgery yesterday to repair a hernia and ended up having more pain than expected and is back in the hospital. She's been so good to us throughout this whole ordeal, it doesn't seem fair that she would have complications. Besides, I've spent quite enough time at hospitals lately, so she needs to get out before I'm forced to go visit yet again. I'm afraid if I darken the hospital's doorstep one more time, I'll be given a lab coat and be put to work! Anyway, please pray for healing for Nova.