Settled in

It has been exactly 1 month since we have been back home with Michael. He loves being at home and spending time with us which we are so thankful for. He is going to therapy on Wednesdays and hopefully they will add a second day soon. I have found a great counselor for him to talk to and she can manage his meds as well. It seems like every evening he questions us about why he was away from home so long. Even though we explain it over and over, he can't believe he was "sick" that long. Almost every activity we do with him is some sort of therapy but we try to make it fun. He is very helpful and performs severasl chores around the house and yard. He is so sweet and affectionate and that is something else we are very thankful for. He does have very limited conversation skills,due to his loss of knowledge. We are having to work on appropriate social behavior and slowly he seems to be retaining it. He is relearning body parts, names of objects, and how to take care of his daily personal grooming needs. Sometimes, when we are out in public, I feel super sensitive to people's reactions around us. I realize that most folks don't know about Michael, and that coupled with the fact that he looks normal, makes it awkward at times. This son of ours didn't deserve what has happened to him, and we will dang well make sure he has every opportunity to get back what he has lost. Please continue to pray for Michael,as he has alot of work ahead of him, as do we. Thank-you all for caring and following this blog, but mostly for your prayers. Post by Mom