Courtney is sitting up in the chair this morning. She was looking out the window a while ago.
The physical and occupational therapist and nurse Missy sat Courtney up at the edge of the bed. She was picking up her feet again as though she were walking. Her neck and trunk muscles are weak but that is to be expected considering 3 weeks in bed and the trauma.
She is moving her hips up off the bed and wriggles quickly half way down the bed. This is very purposeful movement. The nurses kept telling Courtney to stay put but she would have none of it. I told them they were meeting the real Courtney. Missy asked "does she have a stubborn streak?" HA! They don't know what they're in for! That stubborn determination is what has brought her this far and will bring her to full health.
Missy said that the noises Courtney was making this morning were very deliberate. Later today respiratory therapist should be putting a smaller tube in her trachea that will allow air to enter and exit from her mouth. This should also allow her to make more noise and try to speak if her brain is ready to do that.
Today is the last day for Courtney on the antibiotics so doctors should be removing her mainline tomorrow. The chest pump is turned off - if the xray tomorrow morning looks good they may remove the chest tube as well.
Let's pray for Courtney's continued progress, strength and determination. We truly feel blessed for the strides she has made over these past few weeks, for all the support we have received and the amazing outpouring of love.
We have received everything we have asked for and even some things we have not asked for. Yesterday I told the nurse I was very concerned about Courtney's feet because they are so dry. Last night when I returned to Ronald McDonald's House (Ronnie's place as Courtney's Dad calls it) a friend had delivered cookies and foot cream. She couldn't have known my concern but the timing was perfect. Just one more example of how you have all supported Courtney and us. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
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Thank you all for your support and prayers.
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