update to friends and family from laura

Dear friends and family-

I wanted you to hear from me, not just Bill and Sarah, about what's happening with me.

It is lovely to be home again.
I am not going to work yet, nor am I driving.
I'm here, smiling, walking, talking, watching movies-
I'm beginning to come back to some aspects of normal life (groceries, laundry, etc.).

I finished three weeks of radiation on February 1, leaving me with a bald head, burned skin and fatigue.
Now that that is over, my main task is healing the trauma and injury to my brain (which Bill calls the "collateral damage" of the tumor, the surgeries and the radiation).

I've been to a neuropsychologist, who is giving me suggestions for how to heal my brain.
He and the other doctors tell me to expect it to take at least six months for the brain to heal--that I should wait through this process until I consider going back to work (even though I'd like to be back sooner).

I thank you all for your love and support, and your cards and calls.

I send you my love,
Laura


I'd be happy to hear from any of you if you wish.