Courtney is now on a ventilator mask. There is oxygen flowing into the trachea into Courtney's lungs. You have all seen oxygen masks in use - this is the same thing only feeding into the trachea. The next step is oxygen mask and 'closing off the trachea' in baby steps so that Courtney begins to breathe completely naturally again.
Claudia came to visit today from Bentley. I was standing by Courtney's bed talking to her and she looked straight past me at Claudia. She stared and stared and stared at her face until she couldn't keep her eyes open any more. Her brain may have been injured but her heart is in tact!
She is sleeping comfortably now and rt is very happy with her vital signs. She has her favorite teddy bear in a choke hold!
Dr. Kosloff came in this morning to check on Courtney he yelled in her face to open her eyes. They remained closed. I said 'let me try'. I quietly said 'Courtney, it's Mommy open your eyes' and she did! The doctors told us that survivors say staff talking to them is just noise but family's voices make sense - they can tune in and understand.
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We are keeping Courtney in our prayers. We are focusing on a full recovery. Peace to you and the family. -- Julia and Michael
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