Geoff and I drove over to the hospital yesterday so Sheryl could practice transferring into our car. Two of her very wonderful PTs Brian and Melissa guided her through the steps. Melissa's explanation was 1, 2, 3 and voilá into the car. And Sheryl followed 1, 2, 3, and voilá into the car she went. All by herself. Sheer determination on her face, Sheryl looked smooth as butter. Speaking of smooth, we were hoping to take her for ice cream but she wasn't cleared by her doctor. We weren't really up for creating a hostage situation for a scoop of Birite, although it IS worth it. We suggested Sheryl get a hall pass and we'll take her for a preliminary spin sometime before the trip over to Walnut Creek for her appointment with Dr. Coufal on Thursday.
I know Sheryl still has a ways to go. I do however think it is so amazing to think she is about 3-4 months ahead of schedule from the original prognosis. Her body gave her such an amazing gift of bones healing so fast and in places where the docs didn't think it would on its own. Amongst the chaos, there is so much to be grateful for.
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Sheryl - What a wonderful accomplishment!! Smooth as Butter....as it sounds so gracefully described. Such great news and more advanced progress will develop in the months ahead. Prayers are with you, Geoff, Jen and Heather,
God's Blessings, Kathy & Helen
Keep it up, you guys. It takes a lot of energy and commitment to make it through a time like this. You've come so far in such a short time.
Having been through the recovery of a loved one after a terrible accident I can relate with what you're going though.
Sheryl: congratulations on making it back to normal. I know it might seem premature - but it's not. Despite the challenges, it's pretty cool to keep on living life and loving the people you love.
Mark
Hey Girl! The rapidity of your recovery is a testement to the power of many of your friends and loved ones holding you (and yours) in their Prayer Path. God does answer prayer and, you obviously have some more work to do in your own ministry for others. I'm very proud of you and your children for hangin' tough! Love from the outpost in MS-Joe
Sounds like you are progressing wonderfully. We continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers, and hope you will be back in Oklahoma very soon! Michelle
Hey Sheryl,
Any news on when you're heading back to Sooner Land? Hope you make it back while I'm in OKC. If not, you can count on a call from all of us -- so be ready for an old fashioned gossip call!
Janeice
Hi Girlfriend,
Can't wait to welcome you back to Oklahoma! You have worked so hard and it would be a great gift to all your Oklahoma buddies to have you return to our stomping grounds ASAP! We miss our fun gabbing sessions!!
Love you,
Sharon
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