Today is the one month anniversary of the accident. Wow.
Geoff & I went to visit Mom tonight. She was much more alert and seemed more calm, mentally, although she is still extremely active physically. So much so that they have had a sitter in her room 24 hours/day all weekend. It's a bit hard to articulate, but the way Mom was moving tonight was different... less agitated and more of just "I'm ready to get out of bed" without the frustration and fear that was attached to it a few days ago. Her cheeks were especially rosy and she seemed to track with Geoff and me. She is certainly creating her own physical therapy with how much she is moving her arms and legs. What is interesting is the only limb she doesn't move with energy and freedom is her left arm, which was the only limb uninjured in the crash. They had the blood pressure cuff and IV in her left arm in ICU, so that might have something to do with it.
We're going to be sure to talk to her doctor tomorrow, to see what his plan is and to advocate for some physical therapy ASAP.
We'll send an update tomorrow.
love,
jennifer
4 comments:
Jen, I have been praying for Sheryl daily since I heard about the accident. She is and will always be a true friend and a very special person to me. I just found out about this blog today -- so I will make it a point to keep up with her progress. God Bless you all for taking such good care of her -- Donna Bowlware Baker
hi... I'm an old high school friend who last saw Sheryl at a reunion lunch 2 years ago... she sat at my table and was the same sweet, pretty girl I remembered 4o years earlier. After learning of the accident thru the grapevine, I have had her in my prayers and want to let her know there are many here at home who care deeply for her. Please give her a hug from me and let her know I'll send a proper letter asap. You are all prayed for daily... with much affection. xoxo, kay murcer
Hey guys,
What an ordeal you have been through. I can't even imagine. Pleae let Sheryl know how much she is loved and thought of back home. I sat by her at our SE dinner right before she left for California. We just don't know what a difference one day makes in our lives. Tell her I am praying for her continued recovery and look forward to reading this blog to see what is going on. You guys keep up the good work! You are in my prayers as well. Love, Darla Browder Morgan
Hi Guys,
Thanks for all the postings on the blog, and your wonderful care for your Mom. Please tell her Hi for us, and that we continue to have all of you in our thoughts and prayers daily. Michelle
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