Slowly my brain progresses

It was such a joy to see everyone at one home together! My brother and his wife came, along with their little girl Jade. Mostly, my son and Jade ran around, acting like they were brother and sister. They'd finish each others sentences of how whatever game they were playing went. It was cute...

I got to spend time with Robert and Brandy. I got to hear from Brandy, when I had to have my head shaved for the surgeries, Robert cried, saying he was going to do the same thing. Before, I had hair almost to my behind. Now, it was stubbles.

I still had the bandage around my head where the wound was. For some reason, it still hadn't scabbed over.

Mom was there, my dad was there. The only other brother that was missing was my oldest brother Les, he lived in Iowa. But, he called while I was home. For some reason, I didnt recognize his voice, at all. Why didnt I recognize his voice? I started to quietly think back to us growing up, and I didnt remember a single memory that involved Les in it.

Overall, it was a good afternoon with my family. Mom took me back to the hospital, I think my son didnt come with us this time. I want to say that it would've been too hard on him. But, I can't remember all that well.

Back at the hospital, I checked in at the nurses' station and went to my room. I was confused, there was no more net bed! I worked hard on all of my therapies so the doctor had it removed!!! Mom and I were so happy over what I'd accomplished so far.

Mom stuck around for a bit as I enjoyed my "new" bed. I could get in and out of it freely, which I can't describe how nice that was! Mom sat there, just smiling, with an occasional tear, of happiness she called it.

I wanted to bring up the phone call I'd made, and why she told me to get off the phone so abruptedly. But, I didnt. There was that uneasy feeling again. I wondered to myself, why do I keep having this bad feeling?

Regardless, I was happy. Maybe it was a simple net to some people, but to me, it was a HUGE step forward in regaining some independence. A nurse came in and congradulated me on the net'bed being removed.

"You still need to let us know when you're getting out of bed," the nurse said to me. "I'm very proud of you, Elicia. You've come so far!" She put a hand on mom's shoulder and then left the room.

"Wow, this is so awesome!" I said cheerfully. I was trying to bounce a bit on the bed, but my balance wouldnt let me. Oh well, I thought. I can keep my legs off the bed whenever I want.

"You have come a long way my girl," mom said. She sat there smiling a huge grin, trying to hold back the tears of happiness. No way was I going to bring up what happened earlier with me on the phone. We'll deal with that another day.