Saturday, June 13, 2009

The Right Direction

I think the generally positive trend of this week made time go by in sort of a blur! All of a sudden it's Saturday...how did that happen?

Judi is continuing to 'dial back in' as we say. When she is one of her alert periods, she tracks very well (following movement with her eyes), follows commands, and becomes intently focused on us when we talk to her. Then there are those other times when she is ready to have some down time. But we are getting more of the alert time each day, and it is so good to see.

This week, she finally got a helmet, which allows for more therapy options like getting into a chair, and eventually walking around. The helmet protects her head, since her brain is still vulnerable without the bone flap in place. Steve wasted no time getting her into a cardiac chair, and taking her on a little trip around the hospital floor. She definitely enjoyed that!

We are hoping to see a sort of 'snowball' effect over the next stretch of her recovery. Just like anyone learning to do something, I think that maybe making these small gains will give her the confidence and strength to keep pushing her way through.
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  1. NickiJune 13, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    Thank you for the continued updates. We at AOA continue to miss Judi and the patients ask about her often. Keep fighting Judi and we will pray for your healing. Having a change of scenery like the stroll around the hospital floor must have really boosted her spirits even though she couldn't voice it. Take care Jess and Steve.

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  2. JulieJune 13, 2009 at 10:58 PM

    Thank you for the updates. Tell Judi Tori asks about her daily, and thatshe is praying for her to "get better" (as we all are!). The change of scenery was great for her. Keep those "steps" going, Judi. Julie S.

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  3. AnonymousJune 14, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    Praying for Judi and her family. I sure miss seeing her smiling face at AOA Angela Old

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  4. AnonymousJune 14, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    Steve and Jessica, It's easy to see that prayers are being answered and things are trending in the upward direction. I continue to think and pray for all of you daily. Angie Jones

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  5. AnonymousJune 15, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    Betty and I are so glad that Judi is making progress and we continue to pray for all of you. We miss her at the office when we have to go for our appointments.

    David & Betty Thompson

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  6. AnonymousJune 15, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    Sounds like my girl Judi is plugging right along. I continue to pray for her, you, and your dad. Love you all!

    Angela M.

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  7. AnonymousJune 15, 2009 at 11:42 PM

    I just shared the good news with the Trauma Crew....we are so excited!

    Andrea

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  8. AnonymousJuly 13, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    Please tell Judi that Dannie thinks of her daily and sends prayers up to our Lord asking for his intervention. My heart goes out to you and your family. Thanks for keeping us posted on Judi's progress. Even though we don't get to see her, we still love her and include her at each Weight Watchers Meeting on Wednesday night. God Bless you all. Good thoughts, Dannie

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