Is it Spring yet?

We have a lot going on as usual in our household. We have been interviewing for caregivers again. We had 20 calls the first couple of days the ad appeared in the newspaper. Last time we advertised we only received two or three calls so it shows how many people are truly out of work. We have five good candidates. We love our current caregiver, Bryan, but he had to cut back to one day a week this winter. He is working towards his nursing degree and license as an RN and the classes and studying are pretty intense. I am grateful that we have found a couple of good people that seem to want to help us and Jess.

Jess is still struggling with seizures and unfortunately it sets him back each time he has one. We increased his medicine but it comes with ramifications. It takes him quite awhile to get used to the increase. I have made an appointment with a neurologist in Boise that specializes in seizures so I hope he can help us. Our appointment isn't until the end of May. I also made an appointment with a rehab doctor in Twin Falls for the first of April.

We are also looking into going to Austin, TX so Jess can try some. A friend we met in California when we took Jess to the Centre for Neuroskills a few years ago told us about the biofeedback they are doing that has really helped their son who also has a bad brain injury. They also have been using a machine called a Quadriciser. It is pretty interesting and sounds like it has helped many people. Check out the link and the testimonies. Unfortunately, it is very expensive so I told Chris he needs to build one for Jess. If anyone could figure it out, he could.

The amount of avenues we get directed to is endless. Another friend brought me an article about a new trial just starting where they are giving traumatic brain injury survivors progesterone. It seems to really help with their recovery. Unfortunately for Jess, they recommend it be given at the onset of the injury. Hopefully if it does work successfully, it could become a protocol used in the emergency room.

We are all anxious for Spring. Jess and I went for a walk outside last weekend. We could hear the new sounds of birds chirping and the smell of things trying to wake up. It is still cold though, we still have snow on the ground and it's not quite here yet but we are encouraged and know it won't be long.

We all send a hug and a thank you for checking in.