Day Of Needed Rest

Karen had no therapy scheduled for today. It's probably a good thing as her legs are always in a great deal of pain, and today has been especially bad. Perhaps it's because of all the therapy she had this past week. A neurologist this aftertnoon ordered an MRI of her back, as he says some of the pain may be eminating from her back and not only cauised from the blood clots in her legs. It was thought that neuropathy could be a possible cause but the pain is not the kind caused by neuropathy. I believe the blood clots are the culprit, but something else could certainly be adding to her severe discomfort.

Karen still can't take any phone calls or visits, as she remains in a lot of pain and is constantly being tested for one thing or another. Her blood coagulation level is critical a/c her vulnerability to clotting. Blood too thin has caused hemoraging so the cumadin needs to be adjusted at least once daily, sometines more often. She would love to be able to speak on the phone and/or have visitors, but she still isn't up to it.

Megan comes with me once daily, and is great with Mom. Having her so close has been great for us. She's very upbeat, and that is something Karen really enjoys. I may be pushing Karen too hard on the therapy, so it's nice to have Megan with me to counteract me pushing the therapy.

Love, Bill