Today is Clarissa's 21st birthday. We celebrated her birthday with her in a very subdued way and didn't make a big thing of it. We did take cup cakes for anyone that may visit and for those that care for her.
Today Clare was very responsive to us. She is getting better at nodding her head for yes and no and is trying more and more to mouth words. (we have only been able to discern a few of the words that she mouths) She is getting better at puckering up for kisses from Kris. At one point this morning she got a kiss from him, looked at him and puckered up again as if to say, "that was not enough." When we took out our camera and took a group picture, she smiled big without being asked to do it. We can tell that she understands some of what is going on and that she can remember some things from the past.
We are looking forward to the day when Clare will be allowed to try and talk. We hope it will come in the next few days. There is daily progress and we see it. Most of the time the changes are very small, but we see it and are very grateful for each positive step no matter how small.
Thank you all for your continued prayers and concern. It buoys us up and we see the results daily.
Evening update from Kris - Clare has done great all day pretty calm and happy. She was happy to go outside and see Scout (her dog) and pet him and handled the trip very well. As soon as we got in the hallway she smiled big.
Today Clare was very responsive to us. She is getting better at nodding her head for yes and no and is trying more and more to mouth words. (we have only been able to discern a few of the words that she mouths) She is getting better at puckering up for kisses from Kris. At one point this morning she got a kiss from him, looked at him and puckered up again as if to say, "that was not enough." When we took out our camera and took a group picture, she smiled big without being asked to do it. We can tell that she understands some of what is going on and that she can remember some things from the past.
We are looking forward to the day when Clare will be allowed to try and talk. We hope it will come in the next few days. There is daily progress and we see it. Most of the time the changes are very small, but we see it and are very grateful for each positive step no matter how small.
Thank you all for your continued prayers and concern. It buoys us up and we see the results daily.
Evening update from Kris - Clare has done great all day pretty calm and happy. She was happy to go outside and see Scout (her dog) and pet him and handled the trip very well. As soon as we got in the hallway she smiled big.
Happy Birthday Clare! Very glad to know she is doing much better and got to see her scout today :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Clare!!!!!!!!! Ganbatte "Japanese word meaning work hard, keep going, and good luck"
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Clare! We are so happy that you are recovering more each day. We continue to pray for you. Keep up the good work. We love you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the updates ! It was great to see your family Sunday and see that you are all surviving this long recovery marathon you are running. Happy Birthday Clare! The big 21! We continue to pray for you and check these updates hoping to hear more positive news! Have a wonderful week everyone! Keep up the awesomeness!
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