Hooray, hooray - she passed her "swallow test" and gets to eat real food today. Poor girl must be starving, but no longer. I'm not sure what her first food will be but hopefully something wonderful and yummy!
Last night Donna was talking more, but still not able to complete sentences. She can only go so far with her thoughts but is getting closer and closer. One thing was for sure, when we were ready to leave, she was ready to leave with us. She threw the sheet off her legs as if to get up and go but she wasn't upset when we left.
We made small posters for her with pictures of her immediate family - kids, brother, sister, mother, dad, etc. and until yesterday she wasn't interested in looking at them. This morning Louie reports that she is not only interested she actually named two people! Right now she is carefully examining some new cards that arrived in the morning mail. She is content just to look at the envelopes but Louie says he will open them soon and they will look at each one closely. Then they will be hung up on "the card wall" which is growing each day. (I'll try to take a picture and post it here.) Keep those cards and pictures coming, still no flowers or plants allowed.
Louie will return to California today to catch up on the home front, returning next Thursday. Meanwhile we will keep Donna entertained and continue to report her progress !
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Who did she name?
ReplyDeleteHey Donna
ReplyDeleteWe are so encouraged to see the real Donna step up and show her head! Everyday is an adventure and Donna will appreciate the steps she makes back to her old self, or at least she will when she is looking back on this.
Take care girl, we'll be seeing you soon.
Give her some biscits and gravy
ReplyDeleteOr offer her new favorite, crumpets and jam! Sorry Del ;-) Just want to say, Go Donna Go! We all know that laying around is not a Donna activity. I believe she will be up and around before we all know it! Louie you are really a bright star in Donna's life. She is so fortunate to have you while going thru such a difficult time.
ReplyDeleteDonna
ReplyDeleteWe are so glad to have this blog so that we know how things are going with you. Everyone at TCOE and all of Visalia is concerned about you and wish you the very best! We will be looking forward to having you back.
Take Care and we will be thinking about you.
Thank you to the family for taking the time to post on the blog to keep all of us updated! Our prayers and cheers are with all of you. Some of your biggest fans are in Porterville! Like said above, "Go Donna Go"!
ReplyDeleteShe likes her music and it helps in rehab. Try Josh Grobin's "You Raise Me Up" and the Hawiaan Izi's "What a WONDERFUL World", also Louis Armstrongs " What a Wondeful World". I am sure Louis knows better than I do but I inherited her old computer and know she had her favorites. Donna is on every prayer list I come across. Forever grateful for all her support and humantarian leadership. R. BROWN
ReplyDeleteWe are so thankful to have this blog with which to follow your progress, Donna! We love you and you are in our prayers. You're a determined woman and I know you will continue to make rapid progess! We look forward to seeing you at home soon. Much love to you, Louie, and your family,
ReplyDeleteLet us take a moment and remind ourselves of what is truly important in life....health, happiness and family.
ReplyDeleteOne step, one day at a time.
In our thoughts and prayers.
The Michaelian Family