Better

Rosi and I had a good visit with Michael today. We went to Barnes and Noble and loaded up on stuff we hope will help him to learn. A number of educational books, puzzles, and whatnot. Michael loves academics in general and is like a sponge now. He is very strong in math and Rosi has him reading basic stuff. We put together a puzzle tonight of the US, but he has a problem with abstract things as far as understanding what the map means. (Kinda like Rosi, - oops, did I say that?)

The rehab has made some significant changes in Michael's meds and the result has been great. He is much calmer now and more what I would call normal. He shows little signs of aggression, and in fact leans much more towards his loving side. He wants lots of hugs and affection, which we are glad to provide.

Michael is also showing some early signs of being able to remember some things. He remembered the first and last name of the tech staying with him today, which is a first. He is also beginning to remember family names. Repetition.

The only negative is that it is difficult for us to leave because he wants to go with us and gets emotional. We are hoping he will accept it and not beg us to leave. It is hard, but we are truthful and he will learn. That will be a sign we are closer to him being able to come home.

It also came a huge thunderstorm and rain here this evening. Its been awhile since we have seen that in Texas.