Paige's occupational therapists decided that she was ready for an outing today, so at 9:30 they took Paige and one other woman to Stop & Shop to buy ingredients for baking tomorrow. Paige commented to her mother, "Can you believe this, a woman in rehabilitation, and they take her to the grocery store so she can cook!?"

The outing, however, was a great success. The therapists assured her that the men in rehabilitation also go to Stop & Shop, and not to Home Depot.  Paige was delighted to be out among people going about their daily lives after nearly three weeks in the hospital.

Paige's tutor focussed on World War I, the Civil War, stalemates and wars of attrition.  Paige now appears ready to start on the path back to her Kent curriculum.

A visiting ophthalmologist concluded that Paige's eyes are in good shape, so her vision is affected by the brain injury and should improve with time.  A series of cognitive and memory tests today showed that Paige has advanced in one week from being severely impaired in many areas to being within normal ranges in as many categories.

Paige's date for discharge from inpatient therapy had been set for February 17, but we are now told that this is being advanced because of her good progress.   We will confirm her new discharge date and her rehabilitation program tomorrow when she has a team meeting with all of her doctors and therapists.

The Burke experience continues to be exceptional.  Her neuropsychologist said that the latest research all points to the importance of having an intense rehabilitation immediately following an injury.  Paige's program has been intense, and the results support the research.

We could not have done all that we have needed to do for Paige without the incredible support of such good friends.  Her parents have not had a meal together in three weeks, but also have not cooked a single meal in that same period.  Perhaps we will need to join the next rehabilitation trip to Stop & Shop...