Courtney's day was very busy yesterday and so there wasn't any free time for a posting.
She had lots and lots of therapy and also is rolling over in bed - reaching for the railing and pretty much getting out of the bed. It's all good activity that shows she is ready to get up and go!
Courtney had lots of ice cream yesterday and is ready to move on to other types of food. Kathleen her speech therapist told Courtney it won't be long before she'll be eating regular food. These are more great steps toward recovery since eating stimulates so much of the brain, both motor skills and emotions.
Dr. Katz, neurologist, met with Craig and I yesterday and told us that Courtney is progressing better than he thought when she arrived just 2 weeks ago. The rest of the staff agree.
Tomorrow is the baclofin pump test which will take about 6 hours during which she will be closely monitored and evaluated. Courtney will have normal therapy throughout the day.
One of the trickiest new challenges is that Courtney is trying to get out of the wheel chair - after all she's close to standing it makes sense in her mind. We watch her closely and staff is very good at moving swiftly to get her sitting back safely. Courtney has also learned to scoot herself back up into the chair.
One big development of the past two days is Courtney scratching her nose and feeling her hair. This is not only purposeful but is voluntary movement that shows other parts of her brain coming back.
Check back later for a new years prayer for miracles. We certainly are praying that God will bless Courtney many times over again in 2009!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
2 comments:
Dear Hollingworth Family,
Many many prayers of hope and miracles are yours this New Years Day.
Blessings,
Mrs. Carey
I pray for the recoveries to continue steadily throughout the New Year. Happy New Year Diane and family! -Julia
Post a Comment