Great news - Mom made the move to TIRR!! Now the hard work begins!!
She was transferred last Friday and is actively involved in a full schedule of therapy. (Speech, Occupational therapy and Physical therapy) She needs every bit of what they can do with her and we suspect she will be there for 3 to 6 weeks.
They have put a speaking valve on her Trach and she can get a few words out pretty well. Yesterday she said to me, "Rachel, I love you!" Heart be still! {4 sweet sweet words that I haven't heard from her in a very long time!}
Swallowing is still very difficult and they will work hard on that with her. OT and PT therapists are working hard on her neck and posture and also her left hand. Much hard work ahead, but she seems willing to cooperate well.
Last week our Aunt Maryellen and cousin Amanda stopped in Houston for a few days, I'll post lots of pictures from their fun visit.
Thanks for stopping by the blog to check on Mom, she's feeling the love!!
Dr. Kim, Mom and Aunt Maryellen (Dad's sister).
Gorgeous flowers to Mom from my amazing best friends! {Big hugs to Christina, Jenny, Rebecca, Lindsey and Sydni} They know how to make a girl smile!
Aunt ME and Kelly
Amanda and Me
Mom on the "tilt table" at TIRR. They monitor her blood pressure and oxygen levels at they tilt her body to a standing position.
Thank you for the update - I think of all of you each and every day! Hugs, Aunt Kathy
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