This was M.E.'s first spoken word. When I arrived this morning OT was working with her. She had the trach valve in (as she has on other occasions), which allows air to move past her vocal cords. As the therapist was flexing her right leg at the knee, M.E. clearly said "Ouch". I asked her to tell us where it hurt and she said "leg". I asked her to tell me where on her leg and she said "the knee". Well, sports fans, as you can imagine, this was a phenomenal response.
A good workout of her extremities followed and I know it must have been tiring. She gripped a couple of times with her left hand, and smiled when asked. It was especially nice that M.E.'s nurse Dave Trevino was there when it happened. He was so excited and giving everyone hugs.
The knee is somewhat swollen, which is why she complained. They will be doing some testing to see what is going on with that. She tolerated everything else quite well.
We can all be encouraged and I know that you will keep the positive thoughts and prayers headed her way.
US Tennis Open - Sept 2010
Here we are at Arthur Ashe stadium !
Caitlin's White Coat
A Short White Coat represents a Student Doctor in the Clincial Years; Ceremony at Seattle Repretory Theatre June 4th, 2010
Mother's Day
A week early; great day - Caitlin, M.E. and Mom!
Airfield Estates Winery
We had a great wine tasting tour with the kids!! Feb 2010
Standing!
No Casts 01/30/10
Merry Christmas!
Traditional Crab Dinner 12-25-09
Kid's Bdays
October 2009
Nice Forehand!
One of the therapists took ME out for some recreational therapy Nov. 2009
July 18th 2009 Rhonda's Garden Party
Arti Smith giving ME her custom hand painted quilt
Mom's Birthday July 5th 2009
Mom, sister Polly, M.E., sister Julie
Memorial Day Weekend 2009
Thanks Dayton for taking the picture!
The Family - 2003
Paul, Caitlin, Dave, M.E.
M.E. - 2002
Mom's Tennis Team - 2008
Back row-Jan, Marcie, Arti, M.E., Kathy, Front row- Mary, Joyce, JoAnn
The wedding - Caitlin and Dayton
She enjoyed herself! 7/20/08
3 comments:
OK everyone, today was a HUGE day! Not just cool, but awesome! I missed the event but also experience a whispered "ow" this afternoon while repositioning ME.
You are all charged with sharing your feelings and thoughts. ME will be reading this blog herself soon enough and would want to know what people were feeling when she reached each new milestone.
Don't be shy! If you feel like shouting from the rooftop or putting up a billboard, you can certainly pop a comment on the blog.
I want ME to hear the champagne corks popping from coast to coast!
This is so cool!
Dave
Yeah! So many people are praying for ME and this is the answer we have been asking for. I can hardly wait to spend some time with ME on Friday so that we can have a proper chat!
FANTASTIC!!! I'm sure this will be the first of many, many words we all have been waiting to hear. Keep the faith, we are all pulling for our friend. I'm off to shout this to all at LD!
I hope to get to come by the hospital next week when I return from being out of town. My thoughts have been with you all even from far away.
Hugs to you all, our God is so good!
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