Not much to report today medically speaking. Things seem to kind of slow down on the weekend a bit. Speech pathology was in and was working with Katie on eating again. Katie would have no trouble eating whatever she wanted other than she is having a hard time opening her jaw. It appears that her jaw muscles are sore (not sure why, maybe clenching at night), and thus she is not able to open her teeth very far. It was cool today for me to see her take a cup of juice in her hand and drink it all by herself, without spilling it. She couldn't do that before the surgery. However, she is able to move her jaw enough to give me a hard time, much to the delight of whoever is here at that moment. I'm beginning to think she is putting on an act as she's all sugar when we are alone. I suppose I do the exact same thing on this blog, so we are even.
Had a few visitors today and all of them left very encouraged as Katie is able to recognize them and have good discussions. She even called (I dialed) her Grandma Janice and talked to her for a few minutes. I was impressed as she made sense most of the time.
Sorry there is not more, but at this point, we don't want any new developments medically. As far as cognitively, every day we are seeing improvements, though small. Someone told me that it takes 3 days of rehab to make up for 1 day in bed. So, be praying for Monday as she will begin PT again, and that will be hard considering how long Katie's been in bed.
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so encouraging! we are so pleased to read even the small things and her getting back to normal (giving you a hard time).
what's the status of the veins (?) in her neck?
Eric and I feel blessed to have seen Katie last night. We were thrilled that she was awake and could talk to us. As I prayed with her before we left, she reached for my hand to hold it while we prayed. It was so sweet and still brings tears to my eyes. We continue to pray daily for her full recovery.
Romans 4:20-22
Yet with respect to the promise of God, he did not waiver in unbelief but grew strong in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully assured that what God had promised He was able also to perform. Therefore also it was credited to Him as righteousness.
Sara & Eric Sanger
I love it your so funny. Maybe it's a good thing katie can rest a bit on the weekends.
Today Reminders
Remember God is after one thing that is are heart. His intentions is to see the image of Jesus thru us and not us, The storms produce his image, and likeness ,if we will let him he takes us from glory, to glory, so others will know the risen lord lives within us.
Are you willing to say yes to what God is calling you to give up?
Can he be seen thru you?
So glad to hear that things are going so well. Know that all the love that Katie is getting is helping to pull her through.
Thoughts and prayers for all of you.
From Katie and the Clarkson boys old babysitter and neighbor for many years.
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