My Bad...

I've been so busy getting back into the swing of things. Susan is doing fantastic. She even got out some yesterday to do some window shopping. She said it was nice to get out of the house even though it was cold!! Brrr!!!!

Anyway, I thought I had sent in an update to let everyone know that she was ready for visitors, but it didn't post. If anyone would like to visit her, give her a call.

She is leaving for home (Nashville area) some time tomorrow. I don't want her to go :(, but her mother needs to return home and wants to keep an eye on Susan a little while longer.

She goes to the doctor today to have her staples removed - OUCH! That should ease up some of the tension in her neck and shoulders.

I would like to tell everyone "THANK YOU". I've received a lot of emails and comments from people saying thanks for keeping them informed. It's a blessing for me to have a friend like Susan. She is a miracle and was living testimony.

I thank God for a friend like Susan.

She's at home

She made it home and is resting. She's trying to get comfortable at home now. I'll let everyone know when she feels like visitors.

GO SUSAN GO!!

She's getting to go home today! She said the doctor told her she was doing fantastic and that he was releasing her. She should be leaving around 10am this morning.

I'll post again once she's at home and resting. She did say that she would still like visitors once she's at home.

An action packed weekend

Susan is doing so well!! Anyone who has come to see her will agree with that statement. They've taken all IV's out as well as her nasal oxygen monitor. She's been working with the therapy group on walking. Everyday she walks double what she did the day before. Yesterday she went up and down 6 steps, which is a huge accomplishment for her.

She was able to take a shower on Saturday. She said that water felt really good and that the heat from the water helped the stiffness in her neck and shoulders. She was also able to wash her hair.

She decided on Saturday that she wanted to see her incision and no one had a mirror for her to use to see the back, so I used my camera phone to let her see. She was shocked and a little emotional because she didn't know what to expect. Her mom, Shaneka H. and I helped her realize that it wasn't nearly as bad as it looks. Her incision is about 8 inches long and it has staples in it at the moment. The staples will be in for about 2 weeks and then they'll be removed.

She does have some muscle weakness (which her doctors expected), so it's been a challenge for her with that. She wants to move quicker than her body will allow her, but she's trying.

She doesn't like asking for help, but she recognizes that she needs it from time to time.

She should be able to go home tomorrow - YAY!!!! She's a little apprehensive, but she really wants to be home in her own bed.

I'll let you know more tomorrow.

Melody