Meeting the new Doctor

Tashie is continuing to work on getting her strength back, although she is almost too close to realize how well she is doing. It seems frustrating slow to her, and she gets a bit impatient at times, and has to be reminded of the significant strides she has made. Just last week, we had to help her get into the car or onto her bed by lifting her legs for her; now she is able to swing them up with considerable vigour. Ten days ago, walking 1/2 a block seemed overwhelming to her; today she can walk 4 blocks, albeit with a complaint or two, "How long have we really gone?" So we push push push, and as you can imagine, she is amazingly good natured. This afternoon, Bruce picked us up for Tashie's appointment  with Dr. Yamashita, at OHSU's Center for Health and Healing. It feels very good to have a Joe Bachtoldt's colleague co-managing, especially during the time of the pesky clot. Tashie was very eager to have Beef Teriyaki (really?) at Sinju tonight, and was deeply disappointed. She and Clarke both ordered it, and both reported it was very tough and over-cooked. It had taken quite a bit of time to be served, so they decided not to ask for a replacement, but did mention to our server that the meal was not satisfactory.