I like the idea of throwing in what the doctor said. It will help the skeptics
out there who are challenged with understanding exactly what is going on. I totally understand where you are coming from too as far as people you deal with asking the incredulous "you're still not better yet?"

I really applaud you being able to go back and teach, even if it is half days. My mom teaches, and I visited her 2nd grade class one day for maybe 20 minutes and thought my head was going to explode. So kudos to you!!!

Hi, it truely is hard to decide these things where we don't feel good. I think alot depends on how close you are to your cousins. Two in a row is hard to do, no question about that. If you are close to them, and value future relationships, I would tell you to go, and prepare afterwords to take it easy for while. Your 86 year old frail grandfather is making his own choice I am sure. You must make the same kind of decision. Base it on how close you are to the cousins, and your own real situation with TBI. You are the one walking in your shoes, you need to be the one who knows if you can handle it or not. Your other family members should not put pressure on you, but let you decide what is best. I really do wish you well in what ever your decision is. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. ginnie

SpaceCadet posted this link in another thread and I think it's relevant:

http://www.brainline.org/content/201...u-to-know.html