Mom had another great day today filled with a lot of work and continued progress. She started her morning with a little therapy and then a trip to Northwestern for a doctor visit. The doctor took out her staples and said that her scar is healing nicely. The infectious disease doctor said that moms blood draws look good and everything is going well so they would like to aim for surgery again in a couple of weeks!!! We are so excited to hear the good news and once again recognize the tender mercies we are receiving.
After a visit with the doctors mom returned to the RIC for an intense session of physical therapy. Today they focused on mom working hard at standing tall and walking. She has been doing a lot of walking this past week but much of it has been with the support of therapist or harnesses. Today was mostly mom! She held tight to the parallel bars on either side of her and walked 6 feet. She did this many times today and was pretty tired by the end of the session.
All in all the day was a success. Mom continues to find the strength to work and progress everyday and we are so grateful for her determination and the tender mercies from our Heavenly Father. Mom summed the day up best when I asked, "Who is brave?" and she responded "I am!" with her right arm flexed so I could see her muscles. She is our hero!
After a visit with the doctors mom returned to the RIC for an intense session of physical therapy. Today they focused on mom working hard at standing tall and walking. She has been doing a lot of walking this past week but much of it has been with the support of therapist or harnesses. Today was mostly mom! She held tight to the parallel bars on either side of her and walked 6 feet. She did this many times today and was pretty tired by the end of the session.
All in all the day was a success. Mom continues to find the strength to work and progress everyday and we are so grateful for her determination and the tender mercies from our Heavenly Father. Mom summed the day up best when I asked, "Who is brave?" and she responded "I am!" with her right arm flexed so I could see her muscles. She is our hero!
While exhausting for her, I'm sure she loves being up and at 'em more and more. Prayers for continued progress are constantly flowing from our direction!
ReplyDeleteWhat exciting news - walking on her own. She is a hero and one determined woman. Thank you for your regular updates - we watch for them and treasure them. Our love and prayers continue to be with her and all of you. Love, The Breillatts
ReplyDeleteShe is a brave (and tough) lady! We love her spirit and her determination to get better. Sherrie is constantly in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteShe's definitely a hero of mine too!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for the day when she is back up on that stage at the stake center grovin' to some ridiculous 70s hero tune to entertain the crowd. Continued love and prayers to you Sherrie!!
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