Sorry for the long time between updates! As you can guess, it continues to be very busy here.
Matt, Elizabeth and I are visiting right now, and we've enjoyed it, even though it's very hard work.
Penny, Terry, Matt and Elizabeth went to Bakersfield today to prepare Penny for radiation and chemotherapy, which start tomorrow. Penny got in very quickly at the office, and the appointment went very well.
Earlier today, we had visits from the social worker, physical therapist and RN. All three were able to answer several questions that Matt and Elizabeth had. The PT worked with Penny quite a bit, and we all are working to help her overcome her fears of falling and working on the difficult PT things. Terry gets scared, too, and just wants things to be fixed right away, so we're trying to help him understand that it's a process, and that patience and training are needed. We're going to try to schedule another PT appointment when hopefully Mike, Kirsten or Maren can be here to train with Terry and Penny on the daily exercises that will help Penny the most.
Elizabeth has spent the vast majority of the last three days on the phone with the hospice/home health company and Medicare to try and get things worked out. She's been amazing, and finally got things worked out today so that radiation and chemo can start tomorrow. Matt and I have spent time doing some background research for her, and also cleaning. We've done a lot of organizing of documents, and cleared out a space in Terry's office so that he can sit and have some room to look at things.
Thank you, all, for your help and support. You've made it easier for us to pick up where you left off while we're here. This is a difficult time for everyone, and your efforts are appreciated.
Cristina
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