Mom is still on the vent. She has some congestion in her lungs, which is to be expected given the trauma she has sustained. Her nurse this evening said that she could have the vent in for at least a few more days, until the congestion clears from her lungs. For now, they have to suction the congestion, which mom, understandably, hates.
Geoff and I were able to talk to mom a little bit tonight, as she was fairly alert. She was on the machine, which was moving her right leg tonight. She made eye contact with each of us more than we had seen since the accident. We try to assure her, over and over, that she will be okay, that the tube will come out soon, and that she will recover from all of this. Geoff and I did a little bit of energy work on her tonight. I'm sure mom would think we were hippy freaks if she saw us, but we're trying anything and everything to speed up her recovery.
When I was talking to her tonight, Geoff put his fingers up as "rabbit ears" behind my head. Real mature, huh?
Mom's temperature is just above normal, so it has gone down a bit in the last day, along with her blood pressure. I try to walk away with some victories each day, so there they are.
They do a chest x-ray each day to check her congestion, so we'll have a new report on that tomorrow morning. We're calling her surgeon tomorrow as well.
Good night. Thanks to everyone for all of your support.
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We just wanted to say that we are praying for you all, and pray that each day gets a little easier. I (Laurel) finally had a chance to meet Sheryl during out last trip to MO, and I know that she is a special lady and tough enough to get through all of this, and will probably be making jokes about it in the near future. Take care of each other, and if there is anything we can do for you all out here on the East Coast, just ask! Tell her we love her and are praying and thinking of her often.
Kyle, Laurel, and Rylan Thomas
Geoff and Jennifer the updates are very good. She is progressing. I was amazed Geoff of your recall of that day and how you remained calm enough to do what you did. Jennifer, I hope your back is okay.
From everything you say, your mom will be a little while for recovery, however she is strong and will do well.
I know there are several people that will help her when she gets to come home.
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Rick
Jennifer,
I am so sorry to hear this news and I will be praying for you and your family. I am so sorry you have to go through this and know you can make it through.
Love,
Gigi
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