Courtney had a painful day today as her left arm was very sore and she had general aches and pains magnified by a hyperalert nervous system as she continues to wake up. Courtney also had emotional pain today as she was definitely struck with the magnitude of her current deficits. It was clear to Courtney today that she is walking, talking, writing and doing everything different and always needing help. She shed many tears today over this and we comforted her as best we could. Despite all her own pain Courtney managed to make us laugh - on purpose - with funny Courtney faces. At one point Craig said "is Daddy silly sometimes?" and Courtney made a funny face and shook her head no - everyone broke out in hysterics.
Today was a big eating day for Courtney as she passed the test to move on to ground and soft foods like pancakes and pasta. It was not an easy test and Courtney challenged Kathleen, the speech therapist by saying "you don't have the right to tell a person what to eat." We were all shocked and impressed by this obvious sign of personal independence, dignity and high level thought. Kathleen respectfully explained to Courtney why she has to make sure that Courtney can safely eat certain foods. Courtney was satisfied with the answer and continued on to pass the test!
Other than some walking today was a day of well deserved rest for Courtney. Imagine in the past two weeks she started and has greatly improved: walking, talking, eating, and independent personal care. These milestones and her diligence in improving at each have the entire staff amazed and delighted. We are so grateful for this progress. When Courtney made her sisters, friends and Mom and Dad laugh only one thought entered my mind: 'thank you God' and I repeated it over and over and over in my head while happy tears ran down my face.
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Diane & Craig, Praises and thanks to God continue for Courtney's spectacular progress and your great strength.
Les & Lynne Pitman
Yes, thank you, God!! We are still praying for you every day and moment by moment. We still have our Please Pray for Courtney cards and keep them with us. You are always in our hearts, with joy and thanks that beautiful Courtney is doing so well. It is hard to hear about the bad days, but it is so very amazing where you have come!! Thanks be to our mighty God!!
We miss you all and can't wait to see you.
Tell Courtney we had some Ben and Jerry's the other day. They don't have any of the good flavors in the south...give her a big hug from all the Laffeys!!
Way to go Courtney! You are greatly blessed by loving parents, family, and friends that support and care for you. Praise be to God. You are a miracle in action and we all humbly acknowledge this. Know we pray for you daily!
love
the spazianos
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