Well, I have deemed today as spa day. We took Maddi down to the HydroTub and had her first bath since the accident! It was fabulous for her. They have this cool appliance that helps get her into the tub. So the water was warm and we washed, rinsed and repeated. Then we got to shampoo her hair. It was so much easier this time. Her stitches are out so we didn't have to be careful around that area much either.As we were rinsing and draining the tub Maddi kept putting her left hand back down into the water. That was purposeful for sure. She has always been my tub girl. When we were rinsing the water was a little warmer for her than she liked and she let us know about it.
After the spa time we did a nice massage as we were putting on her lotion and then the beauty parlor play began. It went much quicker this time. It only took an hour to comb and braid her beautiful hair. I still haven't figured out how to be more precise in the back but I will figure it out. Maddi looks so good all dolled up.
Therapy didn't go as well today but she was really sleepy. She did do better holding her head but we didn't get the same response as we did yesterday. We had different OT and PT people and they did thing totally different. I think she was confused as to what they were asking from her. We will just see what tomorrow will bring.
They did start her new medication this morning but they didn't give her the noon dose. This morning she was much more alert than usual but this afternoon she was really tired. We will get the timing just right and I think it will help.So, of course little by little. The progress is being made but it is going slow but slow is better than not happening. We are watching Harry Potter right now. She is far more comfortable in the chair than laying in bed.
Keep Praying! Slow and Steady, Wins the Race.
I am so happy to read your updates about Maddi! We will continue to pray for her and your family!
ReplyDeleteI just want to let you know i think about Maddi every day !!! I also want to share with you that my cousin was about Maddi's age and was in a car accident and spent 3 months at primary childrens with brain injuries. She was in a coma for a very long time and had to win the slow race you are now running. My point of telling you this is that she made it and miracles DO happen.
ReplyDeleteContinued prayers sent your way! Love you Maddi
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ReplyDeleteKeep moving forward!! (From the movie "Meet the Robinsons) A great motto to have. There's a song from that movie called Little Wonders. It's one of my most favorite songs. Maddi reminds me of how little things, little wonders matter and sometimes all that remains. But it's the heart that really matters in the end. Once again...Keep moving Forward Maddi!!
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Little Wonders (Rob Thomas)
"Let it go, let it roll right off your shoulder
Don't you know the hardest part is over?
Let it in, let your clarity define you
In the end we will only just remember how it feels
Our lives are made in these small hours
These little wonders, these twists and turns of fate
Time falls away but these small hours
These small hours still remain
Let it slide, let your troubles fall behind you
Let it shine until you feel it all around you
And I don't mind if it's me you need to turn to
We'll get by, it's the heart that really matters in the end
Our lives are made in these small hours
These little wonders, these twists and turns of fate
Time falls away but these small hours
These small hours still remain
All of my regret will wash away somehow
But I cannot forget the way I feel right now
In these small hours
These little wonders, these twists and turns of fate
Yeah, these twists and turns of fate!
Time falls away, yeah but these small hours
And these small hours still remain, yeah
Ooh they still remain
These little wonders, oh these twists and turns of fate
Time falls away but these small hours
These little wonders still remain"
Bev, I admire your courage through all of this. You are amazing. I read your blogs everyday. My family and I are pulling for you guys, especially Maddi. I wish there was more we could do.
ReplyDeleteThe Losee Family is here in the sidelines praying and cheering for Maddi's recovery. We know you have the faith to pull through this challenge. People who love the Lord always do! Love and appreciate you guys.
ReplyDeleteIm glad Maddi is doing good! Does she remember anything at all? Does she still look the same? I really hope she continues to get better, I love her! Well be best friends forever! Ive known her since 4th grade!
ReplyDeleteMaddiw water sounds just like you right know! in the summer i remember the bonz-I and water reminds me of you so mch! i love you and your family very much and i will always pray for you
ReplyDeletehi bev this is maryanne's sister joana in texas (i just happen to be a sanders too! maybe we're related!). our prayers are with you and your family and especially maddi at this time. i went to the temple this morning and put her name in the prayer roll. miracles can and do happen, be patient as we're on the Lord's time line:) you're an amazing woman with your faith, courage, and hope...keep it up!
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