Thursday, July 16, 2009

keeps on getting better

All the nurses, techs, and respiratory people call mom their rock star. Mom is doing a wonderful job. She is completely off the ventilator, got her trek pulled out today, and can eat whatever she wants now. She has also been pushing around a manual wheelchair for a little while everyday. I hope she gets better with the manual because that automatic wheelchair she had today, wow. She just about took me out, almost ran into the wall, had the hardest time getting out of an office, and I drove it and looked like I was drunk riding down the hallway. Point blank those things are very confusing and when placed with speed not a good combination. Oh and another great thing happened, well not really, but Bobby's fingernail finally fell off. He bashed his finger in the accident and it went through all the stages and now I don't have to hear, Mercedes my fingernail is going to fall off any day now. He has told me that everyday, like 7 times, for a week. Mom's attitude is fantastic and she cracks me up all the time. She is like her old self but in a wheelchair.

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  1. I'm so happy to hear that she is feeling like herself again! Being in a wheelchair will be hard, but I'm still holding out faith that she will spring out of it because she is such a rock star like everyone has already said!! Keep that electric thing locked up when I get there...I don't want any broken toes!! :) Lots of love! Ashley Kent

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  2. I went to the temple yesterday, and put your mom's name on the prayer list.

    I have been through a similar situation with my mom, so I understand what you are going through. My mom never walked or talked like before, but we still love her. After 15 years, she is now in bed all day with a feeding tube, but we are all glad she is still alive.

    I am so glad to know that your mom is making progress everyday. Keep on hoping and praying. I believe in miracles. Looking forward to seeing you and your mom when you return to Michigan.

    Love,

    Mika Patch

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  3. Thank you Ashley and I will make sure she will be careful when you come down :D I know she will do great too she improves all the time and she is so willing to be taught all the time from the people at craig to Bobby and me. She is the greatest and I love her to death. Thank you for everything. xoxo

    Love Mercedes

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  4. What happened to your mom? Thank you for you support Mika and I am sorry about your mom. Everyday I am thankful I can walk because I have heard so many sad stories about people and everything looks like a spinal cord injury. Does your mom still have her brain though? If she does that is one thing to be thankful for. People with brain problems are so sad to look at. Thank you for putting my mom's name in the temple. Thank you for everything!

    Take Care,
    Mercedes

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