Short-term memory, focus, eye-hand coordination, cognitive processing, orientation all really good! Below, she is saying "hi" and "thank you" to everyone who has been praying for her and sending good wishes, and hopes that everyone else is doing well. We think that Julia can visit Hayley for the first time on Monday!
Speech Therapy is unable to help Hayley talk with her trach yet because of vocal cord injury, but that will come. Hayley is patient with her physio and speech therapy, and works hard. Such strength and determination!
We are hoping her temp stays down so she can have her spinal surgery early next week, then we can begin strengthening exercises, remove her tracheotomy, and off to Rehab for the finishing touches. I am reading her the messages that you are sending, and she is grateful to everyone for their kindness and prayers.
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| Hayley Thursday June 28 |
"With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts."
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What wonderful news being posted! You have such strength and courage. We are cheering you on!
With love and appreciation,
Carla Slater Kettrick
You go girl! I'm so proud of you and your strength! Keep on keeping on and you'll be back to good in no time. I think about you every day and then some. Love you kiddo. Hugging you tight from AZ.
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NSA
Hayley, Keep up the good work! Some days will be better than others, but you will see an overall improvement as you go. We know it's hard work, but imagine an entire stadium of people cheering you on, clapping, shouting "go girl" and so forth. That is what you have to encourage you each step of the way!
ReplyDeleteHayley is a ROCK STAR! This progress is amazing and inspirational. Your determination, Hayley, is something to which all of us need to aspire. You are my HERO! Keep on keeping on. We look forward to being astonished by you every single day-- as we have been! My thoughts and prayers are with you every minute.
ReplyDeleteMuch love,
-Julie (aka "Hound Dog Pilot"-- ask your mom)