A Lot to Think About
I saw my neuropsychologist yesterday. Dr. McCormick has been a major factor in my recovery and I don't look forward to trying to find someone with his degree of skill and understanding of brain injury, not to mention his compassion and feet-on-the-ground common sense.
My brain injury presented many new problems and left me with virtually no problem solving skills. Dr. McCormick and my therapist, Holly Anne have helped lead me to solutions for many, many dilemmas. Others helped as well, but these two have been the champs. Although my therapy with Holly Anne was discontinued by the insurance company, she has offered to help if I need advice, etc. We still visit and I consider her a dear friend.
Dr. McCormick is still available to me until we leave California toward the end of July. Yesterday, as usual, he was an immense help. Among other things, he let me know that once my disability is declared Permanent and Stabilized, my check may be reduced to the minimum until the lawyers and I all agree on a final percentage of impairment, etc. and that can take a while. Maybe even years, but probably not. He has seen so many people just devastated by this so was glad to learn we had already realized we had to leave California because we can't afford to live here.
I'm so thankful God had already opened our eyes to the need to find cheaper digs. Considering the income potential for Richard's chosen retirement career of bus driving and the lower cost of housing, and the fact that our daughter and Mickey Mouse live there, Orlando seems to be a logical and fun choice. I can always return here for any legal things, if needed, but I am praying God will let it all just go through without a big fight.
After my visit with Dr. McCormick, I napped in my car for about 45 minutes. I usually rest a while after appointments because my brain gets really tired trying to concentrate when I am with the doctors and I don't drive when my brain is mush. I was really hungry when I woke up so drove over to McDonald's for an Asian salad (they are delish!) I ate under a tree in the Bank of America parking lot before heading home. I had a lot to think about....
And I was still thinking about it today as I packed and numbered and listed and staged boxes. Trimming things down to fit in two 5X8 trailer loads and what will fit in the pickup each trip is going to be a chore. Even so, I'm getting excited about all this and looking forward to what God has in store for us. Whether moving or status quo, how wonderful it is for all His children to see God's blessings anew as each day unfolds. Sometimes I have lost sight of the wonder of that... but thankfully, not for long.
My brain injury presented many new problems and left me with virtually no problem solving skills. Dr. McCormick and my therapist, Holly Anne have helped lead me to solutions for many, many dilemmas. Others helped as well, but these two have been the champs. Although my therapy with Holly Anne was discontinued by the insurance company, she has offered to help if I need advice, etc. We still visit and I consider her a dear friend.
Dr. McCormick is still available to me until we leave California toward the end of July. Yesterday, as usual, he was an immense help. Among other things, he let me know that once my disability is declared Permanent and Stabilized, my check may be reduced to the minimum until the lawyers and I all agree on a final percentage of impairment, etc. and that can take a while. Maybe even years, but probably not. He has seen so many people just devastated by this so was glad to learn we had already realized we had to leave California because we can't afford to live here.
I'm so thankful God had already opened our eyes to the need to find cheaper digs. Considering the income potential for Richard's chosen retirement career of bus driving and the lower cost of housing, and the fact that our daughter and Mickey Mouse live there, Orlando seems to be a logical and fun choice. I can always return here for any legal things, if needed, but I am praying God will let it all just go through without a big fight.
After my visit with Dr. McCormick, I napped in my car for about 45 minutes. I usually rest a while after appointments because my brain gets really tired trying to concentrate when I am with the doctors and I don't drive when my brain is mush. I was really hungry when I woke up so drove over to McDonald's for an Asian salad (they are delish!) I ate under a tree in the Bank of America parking lot before heading home. I had a lot to think about....
And I was still thinking about it today as I packed and numbered and listed and staged boxes. Trimming things down to fit in two 5X8 trailer loads and what will fit in the pickup each trip is going to be a chore. Even so, I'm getting excited about all this and looking forward to what God has in store for us. Whether moving or status quo, how wonderful it is for all His children to see God's blessings anew as each day unfolds. Sometimes I have lost sight of the wonder of that... but thankfully, not for long.
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