Sara is doing fine. Not much to update, as she is stable. The antibiotics and extra fluids seem to have taken care of her fevers. She's been getting into a steadier sleep/wake schedule. Her movements are pretty much the same.
We know that there is not going to be any lightening fast progress from this point. It is a long slow road ahead of her to gain back any functionality she can. The fact that her face is more expressive, and that she does have trace movements in all extremities is very encouraging, though. Some signals are getting through the damaged portion of her brain, albeit inconsistently.
Christmastime is hard on her this year. She's been crying a lot. This was going to be a big christmas for her. Daniel was going to be at our house Christmas Eve and we were going to do our swedish christmas. She and I had plans to decorate the house with everything we had, and bake like crazed swedish/german women. She loves christmas and its hard to see her sad over it happening almost without her. I'm going to make arrangements to sleep in her room christmas eve and see how much of it I can bring to her.
Daniel and I are going up to see her today after work. We'll update you on any changes.
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The crying is often a part of a head injury, but it can be stressful. Just wanted you to know that there are people in Texas who continue to pray for you, Sara, and others in the family. Our prayer group will be meeting again tonight so there will be a special time of prayer for you all.
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
Sarah Jane Arnold (Saja)
Kristina,
ReplyDeleteThere isn't a day that goes by that I don't check on Sara at least once. I know that news is going to slow down, but anything -- any little thing to keep us in contact with Sara is appreciated. Those achievements that to some seem small are huge to those of us who love her and wait to get news of how her day was. I really appreciate the time and thought you have put into keeping us up to date each day. Thank you.
Carol McCabe