This morning, Judi seemed much more aware, to the point of paying rapt attention to the TV show "This Old House."
It has been a quiet few days, with Judi just continuing to get stronger and rest up. While she is still not following commands, she has been much more alert in the last few days. She fixes her attention on people in the room, the cards on the wall, and the TV when it is turned on.
Her back surgery is scheduled for this week. We think that this is going to be a huge step in letting her regain full awareness. Because of her back injury, she cannot sit up. If you think about trying to get a sleeping person awake (I am laughing at thinking about some of my kindergarteners after nap time), one of the first things you would want to do is get them vertical, right? When her back is fixed, she will be able to sit up with her brace on. This is going to also just help her general health, since she can move around much more than she can now.
As soon as we have a definite date for surgery, we will let you know. It was set for Friday, but Dad is doing his best to get it a little earlier if there is time available. In the meantime, keep on sending those positive thoughts our way.
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Jess,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the update. We will continue to focus on prayers this week and the next hurdle which is the surgery. Please know we are here for you and Steve and are just a phone call away at AOA.
Nicki
Judi, keep on fighting and getting stronger. We are thinking of you and praying for you.
ReplyDeleteBeverly and David
Please know that I continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Angie Jones
ReplyDeleteStay strong, Judi :)
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ReplyDeletekikidancer said...
ReplyDeleteFrom your Wednesday night WW Friend:
Your chair sits empty, on the back row
It’s a spot that no other dares to go
Because it is saved for you alone
Waiting there for you to come “home”.
You showed us how to fight the fight
By keeping your goal clearly insight
Your success was amazing and inspired us all
You told us so often, “Keep your eye on the Ball”.
Now, sweet Judi, it’s my turn to say,
"Don’t give up this fight for even a day",
So many of us love you and truly do care,
We need you around us, we need you there!
You have what it takes to come back strong,
With love and prayer nothing will go wrong.
Each Wednesday we talk of your latest success,
But at least for now you must heal and rest.
Prayers, Love and Good Thoughts from Christine Brown
jess, it was so nice to see you this weekend, thank you so much for coming. i just want you to know that i always have your mom in my prayers and i am so glad that she seems a little more aware. i'm praying for you and your dad too! love, elizabeth
ReplyDeleteJudi keep the faith girl... You are always in my prayers.... Deborah Turner
ReplyDeleteIt is good to hear Judi continues to get more aware and is getting some good recuperative rest. We keep you in our prayers and thoghts.
ReplyDeleteGreg and Pam
Judi with an "i" (LOL),
ReplyDeleteThinking of you today and glad to hear that are getting stronger every day. Love and miss you.
Angela
Judi,
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are continuing to improve.
Our prayers continue for your full recovery and SOON!
We are still saving your Wednesday night spot at WW.
Gayle
Judi,
ReplyDeleteQuest Church is praying for. Also my facebook friends. Take one step at a time. God makes all things beautiful in his time.
Felecia
wednesday night ww
Judi,
ReplyDeleteYou are in our thoughts and prayers each day!