Paul's Update: April 18 @ 10:40pm
Well, just when you think you've seen it all the woman keeps on amazing us.It's funny sometimes when certain things happen. You just have to tell yourself there must be a reason for this. I don't really know what, but I decided at the last minute today to drive to the hospital to see Karen during lunch, instead of going tonight. Much to my surprise, when I walked into the room, there she was, sitting upright in a chair with her eyes wide open. She had just finished her therapy session for the day, and they wanted to leave her in the chair for awhile. It was amazing.
She was more alert than I had ever seen her, and she had that sparkle in her eyes again. The nurses were all talking about how much she had improved in such a short period of time. She had been talking a bit more, even constructing short phrases. She also has begun moving her right arm more -raising it to scratch her nose, etc. I was told by her mom that the social worker we got to know in the ICU who was in charge of Karen's case came to visit today. When she arrived and saw Karen sitting in the chair looking at her she was so amazed at what she was seeing see started to weep.
It seems as though the therapy is working wonders, and doing exactly what they said it would. We are all very excited about it and can't wait until tomorrow to see what surprises are in store for us. Hopefully, they will all continue to be good.
posted by Karen's Blog @ Wednesday, April 19, 2006
2 Comments:
Karen is amazing. I sure wish I had been able to come up there for Spring Break. Give her a hug from all her forumite friends! :)
Tears of joy are filling my eyes this morning as I read of such wonderful progress. Karen, you are one amazing woman. I always knew the women of the forum were inspirational, but your progress is inspiration all of it's own.
Praying for continued improvements daily!
Amanda
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