Well, I hope this evening I am at least starting with the right date. I don't have the nerve to look back and see how many times I've put the wrong one at the top of my posts. I hope and trust my confusion is not contagious, at least online.
At least Jillian always knows what day it is. There's a big calendar on the wall opposite her bed, and many of her therapy sessions start with who, where, and when questions.
Though she often tells us she would love to hang out with just us, Jilly welcomes all her visitors gratefully and graciously, catching up with those she hasn't seen in awhile and extolling their accomplishments to us after they leave. I can't count the number of times she has said, "I have the best people in my life."
Today Ariane Reinhart returned with her father Charles, who is director of the American Dance Festival. ADF has been an important part of Jilly's life since 2001, so she felt particularly honored by this visit, and connected to the summer home that has contributed so much to the person she has become.
Bellevue has come to feel like a kind of home to us, but over the next few days our to-do list is all about an exit strategy. We want to be sure that this is in all respects designed to facilitate and not slow down Jilly's recovery. Eager as we are to return to Albuquerque, we want to be sure that we have a thorough plan covering both the trip itself and arrangements for continuing therapy as required. Every day Jilly becomes more realistic about what she needs; this, with the guidance of the Bellevue staff and the help of friends from all over, should help us with the transition.
Stay tuned!
Ingrid
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as always, ingrid, let me know if there is anything i can do from london (when i get back there mid-october). love to jillian.
best,
christa
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