Once each week - usually on Thursday - the Pain Rehabilitation Center (PRC) provides lunch for the students, parents and case managers and teachers. They set up tables above the atrium and it gives everyone a chance to interact in a more relaxed setting.
Lunch is from 12:00p 1:00p. At 1:00p they have teen group time with the parents. You can see Hannah's binder in front of her. It is a 3 inch binder filled with information on dealing with chronic pain.
I have figured out that I am required to be on site from 9:00a - 2:00p each day. Today Hannah and I met with the team that is working with her. We have been so happy with each and every person we have come into contact with. They are an amazing group of people who really care and desire to see Hannah in a better place. I am grateful.
And I have my own Parent Manual. I have not yet read even one page. :( You can't tell from this pic but mine is a 3 inch binder also. I'm certain it is all light reading!
The Ronald McDonald House called today with a room for us! Yeah! We had an appointment at 6:30p. That meant that when Hannah finished her programming at 5:00p (and not a minute early) we raced back to the hotel, packed up all of our stuff, loaded the car, grabbed some food and made our way to the RMH! Whew! It was tiring! Six trips up from the car to our room (which is far enough from the front door to count as my cardio - - for the next week!) and we have this fine mess!
Tonight we will clean off the beds and make them . . . and that's probably it! Tomorrow we will get everything organized and put away and settle in for the next 3 weeks!
Being at the RMH makes our schedule a little easier. Okay, my schedule. Hannah will have to be downstairs at 7:15a to catch the shuttle with the rest of the PRC kids. I will still be in bed. Ha ha!
Tomorrow is her first real day in the program. Day 1 of 15. This is it. We are praying that it is highly effective for her.
So glad to hear you got into the RMH, today! I know that is a relief, and it sounds like this entire program is full of really great people!
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Hey sweet friend! Another day...another great post. The blogger thing just might be for you, even after you get home!?!? You have a wonderful gift of words, sister!
ReplyDeleteSO HAPPY you were able to get into the RMH! Sorry that you had to rush to check out of the hotel and move...but am extremely grateful that you are "planted" in this wonderful facility!!
The program seems very rigorous and DETAILED!!! WOW!! I'm quite amazed by the number of kids in the program! It's sad to know so many are having to live with chronic pain! :( May we never be complacent with our lot in life!
Praying that GREAT things will happen in the weeks to come...and BELIEVING in the power of the One to whom we petition prayers everyday for precious Hannah!
We miss you!! Choir isn't the same when I can't smile atcha from across the bass and tenor section!!
Keep up with the great posts, Anne!! We're trying to keep your hubby in line..but as you know...he's beyond help! :)
Luv ya - Ang'
We are so glad you were able to move into the RMH so quickly. We will join you in praying that the program will be highly effective for our sweet Hannah!
ReplyDeleteTrue story. When I explained to Emma that two of our Spring Break days will be spent in school, she immediately wanted to know if that earned her any of the May break days! Any way to add some Hannah time to her schedule! LOL! :)
Love you girlies!