Courtney had another busy day. The day started with the usual beauty treatment followed by speech therapy. Courtney had more ice cream and her trachea was capped so that she was breathing completely through her nose and mouth. She had lots of stretching, sitting up and other exercises meant to strengthen her trunk, neck and overall posture. Courtney worked very very hard and did great with everything!
Today's capping was the beginning of a trial - tomorrow she will be capped for 4 hours - then next day for longer. Once Courtney has tolerated 3 consecutive days of capping the trachea will be removed.
The baclofin pump trial is scheduled for Friday and surgery is scheduled for Monday providing that the trial goes well.
On another note, we are always living in the world of reality and we need prayers that will help us to be able to keep Courtney here as long as she needs. Blue Cross is only approving 5 days at a time here. It seems as though they're looking for the type of improvements one would see with a hip replacement patient. Unfortunately, TBI progress of this nature is very slow.
The staff here is documenting all of her progress very well to support the need for Courtney to stay. But everything we've asked for through prayer we have received and so I'm asking you all to fervently pray that Courtney stays here where she is meant to be. Please pray.
Thank you for the wonderful cards, emails and visits - they are great lift to our spirits and Courtney's enjoying these more as each day passes.
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3 comments:
Diane & Craig,
It is so exciting to see/read the progress that Courtney is making each day. Wish I was closer so I could be of more support for your family. Can't wait to get to RI/MA so I can wish Courtney well in person. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you folks. Hope to see you soon.
John Byrne
We have been following Courtney's progess everyday and continue to pray for her full recovery. We are so happy to hear that she is doing so well in rehab; we're sure that everyday brings you new miracles with her recovery. Wishing you all a blessed new year -
Love,
Lisa, Bob, Hannah & Andrew
Thank you again, Hollingworths, for your continuing reports and your inspiring example. Les and I will pray for Courtney's continuing care in Braintree and for a successful test tomorrow. Wishing you all a Happier New Year!
Lynne
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