We’ve Arrived

And here is where I want to stay. It’s been so great lately. I notice more and more how “normal” mom is. There’s no weakness, there’s no confusion, there’s no helplessness. It’s like it’s all been washed away and what emerged is my mom. Happy, intelligent, productive mom. She’s engaging in life and making plans for the future. It’s been a long road but we’ve finally arrived. It’s like the transplant is now secondary; almost an afterthought to living. It doesn’t consume every waking moment. Sure there are daily meds, doctor’s visits, diabetes to worry about, and the ever continual battle of gaining strength and endurance, but she’s getting there. Little by little. Now she’s able to concentrate on other things. Like her eye surgeries. And more importantly, vacations!

So, one eye down, one to go.  Her first cataract surgery was a success. She is scheduled to have the other eye done mid-April. I know she can’t wait because of how dramatic the change was with the first eye. Since then, she’s contending with another UTI, but has antibiotics so it’s getting better rather quickly. Mom was given the ok to get back to normal activity and will start back at physical therapy today. It should be good for her back as well. She has to build up her endurance if we’re going anywhere this summer. What a great incentive!