Courtney was very very active again today. The nurses had difficulty positioning her on her throne and ensuring that she stayed put safely. After many attempts and much discussion they were able to safely position Courtney so that she couldn't wriggle off the chair.
Once in bed she was active again moving her legs over the side of the bed and raising her arms in the air over her head.
Courtney continued to raise her head off the pillow and this evening when she held our hand she pulled her head and shoulder right off the pillow. She is really fighting her way through this - it is amazing to watch.
It is also exhausting for Courtney and so we speak with the staff frequently about when we all feel it is appropriate to medicate Courtney so that she will relax and sleep.
Her bruises have all but disappeared at this point and so there are very few outward signs of the tremendous trauma that her body sustained. From the beginning there were no marks - not even a scratch on her face - her 2 front teeth were slightly chipped. This is a miracle in itself and it has allowed us the peace of seeing her beautiful face just as before the accident.
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I am encouraged by the fighting spirit. I continue to keep you all in my prayers. -- Julia and Michael
love you.
Claudia
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