What is a 'normal' day

Clare is not resting as much as she once did. Not by choice but because she has a full staff committed to helping her get better. There are respiratory therapists that work out her lungs, physical therapists that put her on a tilt board and work out her body, occupational therapist that help her remember skills and work with foam balls and wet washcloths, speech therapists that are teaching her to swallow, dieticians that balance what is going in and out, a case worker that coordinates family, medical personnel and the insurance company and let’s not forget her nurses. I came down this afternoon hoping that Kris and I would be able to meet with the doctor and we met with the doctor and almost every one of the directors that are over her care. We timed it just right and spent over an hour talking with them.

Clare is making noticeable progress every day. She is moving her arms in controlled purposeful ways. She is getting better at following simple instructions. Of course her awareness drifts in and out but that is to be expected. As the physical therapist put it, “she may have 2 good days this week, 3 good days next week, and then every day will be a good day.” They are all very encouraging and positive about this long process Clare is going through. They are careful to point out that it will take a long time to get back to daily life, but they all seem to think it is probable and for that we are thankful. Kris looks stronger and healing. Today everything is going in the right direction.