Paul's Update: May 22nd @ 10:30am
I think, as we move into this period of Karen’s recovery you are likely to see fewer blog postings. There just isn’t much to report on a daily basis. I will try to give you all something a couple of times a week, unless there is big news.Karen has had a pretty good week since my last post. She continues to regain a bit more movement in her left arm, but still can’t use it for much. Her left leg however, continues to be an area of concern. She continually complains of pain in both her left arm and left leg. The doctors are aware of this and have begun to treat her with medication.
I will say though that the last time I helped her out of her bed and into the wheelchair that she was much stronger and was doing a great deal of the standing on her own. I told Karen over the weekend that I would expect she might be standing on her own in two weeks (most likely assisted with a walker).
She continues to get a full schedule of rehab every day. In fact, Ken and I were commenting just last night that she will have a very full day today with 5 therapy sessions. Karen seems motivated though, and her stamina is improving.
Her spirits are good, and she has become quite a chatterbox at times. These days however, you can understand every word she is saying.
posted by Karen's Blog @ Monday, May 22, 2006
3 Comments:
Thank you Paul and Mr. and Mrs. Rasmussen for taking the time to share Karen's progress with us. It means so much to those of us so far away to know how Karen is doing in this recovery process.
My prayers continue for you all.
Take care,
Amanda
Thank you, Paul --
And pass along well-wishes, continued, to Karen from RunBrooke of the forums!
Hope you all are doing well, too, as the support crew. Again, I echo everyone else in thanking you for keeping the rest of us updated.
Hugs,
Brooke
Again, glad to hear the good news! I know you won't be posting as often, but I still check every day to see if there's something else or if someone else has commented. :)
I will definitely be coming up to NoVa now on Sunday, June 11th (after I play for the AM Masses). I am hoping I can come visit Karen during the week. :)
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