If you look at the most recent picture posted and scroll down to the first one, you should be awestruck. In the first picture, we were amazed that Donna could physically and emotionally, smile. Now, she stood up and walked to pose for a picture on her own. Yesterday, she looked at a menu, drew an arrow, and WROTE "DONNA" beside it. Just like you would in the office if someone decided that you should all order out. When Louie asked if she wanted more, she replied, "No, its a big chicken salad." That means-she read the menu too! This is an amazing accomplishment but Donna needs continuous prayer for her communication skills, verbal processing, understanding and fine motor skills to improve. Her words are often "verbal salad" and simple directions are not comprehended. I know a lot of people have sent generous gift cards which have been such a blessing and if you talk to Louie, I am sure he can tell you other things they might need. But I want to speak up for my family (Who may erase this blog as soon as i finish). They have all been working around the clock, turning their lives isnide out (without one word of complaint) to help take care of Donna, understand her recovery, and be good hosts. One thing that Donna has taking a liking too, is restaurant food. Our "runner's club" California-healthy eater is loving things rich in taste, unlike hospital food. If anyone has been debating how to help, please consider restaurant Gift certificates. From $5-100, every bit helps. Especially from places that will deliver to Baptist Rehab or Donna's Parents House (both addresses are listed on previous sites). I don't know all the rehab rules but I do know this would give my incredible family a small break from cooking and running around nonstop, helping "lost" Louie from driving in circles looking for restaurants in an unknown city and give Donna a special treat. There are plenty of resturant ideas (or grocery store-Kroger) are near the Rehab facility. Just google this in Gernmantown or Cordova, TN and plenty pops up or feel free to e-mail me at KacieDougherty612@hotmail.com. Anything from a chain resturant will be sent home with Donna, this as well as your famous casserole dishes will be a hot commodity when they get home to Cali. Thank you again for your prayers and well wishes for Donna as well as for everyone that is caring for her.
Love,
Kacie McDonnell
Donna's Neice
On the Border Mexican Grill - more info »
7935 Winchester Rd, Memphis, TN - (901) 755-6404
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - more info »
7778 Winchester Rd, Memphis, TN - (901) 624-2003
Formosa Restaurant - more info »
6685 Quince Rd # 126, Memphis, TN - (901) 753-9898
Equestria Restaurant & Lounge - more info »
3165 Forest Hill Irene Rd, Germantown, TN - (901) 869-2663
Yia Yia's Euro Cafe - more info »
7615 W Farmington Blvd # 1, Germantown, TN - (901) 756-4004
Brooklyn Bridge Italian Restaurant - more info »
1779 Kirby Pkwy # 5, Germantown, TN - (901) 755-7413
New Asia Restaurant - more info »
2075 Exeter Rd # 90, Germantown, TN - (901) 758-8388
Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana - more info »
1215 S Germantown Rd, Germantown, TN - (901) 751-1200
Corky's Bar-BQ - more info »
5259 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN - (901) 685-9744
Pizza Hut - more info »
6532 Quince Rd, Memphis, TN - (901) 362-3333
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