Lunch Outing

Today has been a busy day again in the NTU. I keep thinking I will have time to do a few things but that never happens.

We came into the hospital early and spent some time with Maddi. She was sleeping soundly when we came in. It didn't take her very long to become alert after hearing our voices though. The simple things become so important in here.

We were able to take her to the cafe where John and I have been eating most regularly. She was in her chair and we just went cruising down the hall! She had her first elevator ride in the chair. She seemed interested in the new place. It was nice to be with her somewhere besides her room.
We had a meeting with the Rehab people again and were talking about options for care. They really want her to become more alert. She is stable and doing well but they are just not seeing her change in arousal. They recommend giving her some additional medication to stimulate her brain a bit more. The reasoning is that if the arousal center of the brain has been damaged then they will have to help it out just like the PT and OT are doing for the muscles. So, tomorrow they will start her on that medication in the AM. They will give it to her at 7 AM and 12 PM and then leave her alone for the night.

We are hopeful considering Maddi is the one that truly sleeps off all her aches and pains and heaven forbid you give her anything sedating because you likely won't see her for 3 days after you have walked her by the hand to bed.

PT and OT went really well today! She was using her arms to hold herself up and also used her legs to try and roll onto the therapy bed. It was awesome to see her responding to the verbal commands. She held the ball and the let it go by moving her arm. The PT and OT people were really excited about the difference between yesterday and today. That gave us hope to see her purposeful and fairly consistent movement.

Keep praying for her!

There was some talk about future needs but really it is too early to tell. The brain injury specialist is hopeful but realistic. It will be a very long road but there is always hope, faith and prayer!

We are so amazed at the support and love shown to us as a family. We have always tried to quietly go about living a good life and following the example of the Savior. I am humbled by the outpouring of love we have felt. All the meals,offers of help and the generosity of people. We will never ever be able to fully pay that forward nor offer appreciation well enough but hope to do so to the best of our abilities! Thanks so much! It truly helps us stay above the negative emotions and fears.

Keep Praying, I believe in miracles!