When I arrived, Laura and I were able to take Maggie outside to the front of the building and walk a rather large courtyard sidewalk with her for about 30 minutes or so. We needed to wheel her out the front door in her chair, but once we got to the courtyard we parked the chair and got some exercise!
We then took her down to the healing garden - also outside - in the shade and talked about her progress. She was able to get her two thumbs up, but it still takes some effort. Laura relayed a story from the hospital where they asked her to move her thumb and her leg went up! That got a laugh, and a photo op for Dad:
She says she feels like she's in a bit of a daze, like she's watching someone else go through the physical and occupational and other therapies. Her visual perception is also slightly dislocated. She can see and read a clock or whiteboard, but some larger, more complex objects (a building with trees, porches, roofline) she has trouble seeing or interpreting. With the medications she is still on and her brain healing, these are normal and will fade with time.
I brought some dinner from outside the facility this evening - Mags is getting tired of cafeteria food - and she ate like I didn't bring enough! She did say she was full when she finished, and the food was really good. When I was leaving, she and Laura were working on menu choices for the upcoming week, getting ready for a movie, and preparing for a full therapy day tomorrow. Yay, more single-leg squats!
4 comments:
Craig, thank you for all of these updates on Maggie. It is so comforting reading about all of the progress she is making - and that picture is priceless! Still saying lots of prayers for continued healing. - Kerri Cole
I agree with Kerri, I really appreciate all the detailed updates on Maggie and I love the photo too. My family and I are continuing to pray for Maggie and your family.
Great to see that smile, Keep going Maggie.
Coach
I agree with what Kerri said above !!! Continuing prayers for all of you ! The Toppers
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