Toren had a good night, he is resting right now having been soundly beaten at Blokus, though he wasn't feeling so great while we were playing... so I am not sure how truly triumphant the win should be!!
He has only had a couple of very brief episodes today.... and last night - so apparently adjusting the medicines is working. Toren is also doing a good job of thinking positive thoughts when the tremors start, and that seems to prevent them from snowballing. We have had some very good conversations with one of the doctors opening doorways as to how we might move forward from a psychological perspective... starting to work on what Toren wants his future to look like. It is a good place to put attention and effort. The only way to change the past is to use it to reshape the future more positively, then all that has happened in life becomes of service, rather than good or bad.
Eve and I went out for a lovely dinner and then a walk last night... that was refreshing and centering as well as good old fashioned fun.
Today we are feeling upbeat and positive, this blip might indeed be a refocussing of our energies towards the future while we continue to embrace and enrich the present.
Fiona is coming to spend the morning tomorrow... then later in the day Helaini is planning of coming down and joining us. My plan if all goes well is to head back to Saratoga on Saturday evening and teach my Sunday class... and walk my dogs... long long walks on brightly coloured leaves. Come Monday the doctors anticipate discharging Toren... and if that is the case then I will drive back, pick everyone up and we will all head North together.
Thank you all for the calls, the messages, the notes, and the offers of support. I know my dogs are being well taken care of thanks to Kristen and Tara... which is a huge relief. I am excited at the prospect of sleeping in my own bed in just two more nights.... The A/C is on in this room... and it is rather chilly to say the least.
Blessings
Martina
we haven't written in a while, but needless to say we have read yours, toren's, and helaini's journey . what we are always impressed with are the strength and belief that all will TRULY work out. with all of that said... our prayers and blessings are with you all we wrap our arms around you for healing and health\
ReplyDeleteMartina, Toren, and Helaini,
ReplyDeleteJust want you to know we are all thinking of you every day and praying for the best and the brightest always.
Love, Robyn, Jerry, and Josh