She's out!

This is it!

Housekeeping issues

So if anyone still needs a Tracystrong bracelet just let one of the family know.  There is no cost for them.  We aren't trying to raise money or anything, just show support for Tracy.  Secondly, We have made a website that has more information about Tracy as well as strokes.  Visit tracystrong.org to learn more.  The outpouring of support has been remarkable and it is very much appreciated.  She is coming home tomorrow the 10th.  It is very exciting.  She is so ready to be out of there.  She will continue to have therapy in the city 3 times a week.  They are also trying to qualify her for a study with a renowned speech therapist that works with people that have brain injuries.  That would be incredible for her.  Here is a little video of her to lift your spirits.

always a clown

City creek

Tracy got to go out to City Creek today with Garry & Terry and her physical therapist. Tracy practicing for Tuesday  when she comes home

Happy shopper

Today they are letting Tracy out to go shopping for a bit. I love the giddy smile. More pictures to come. 

Reality check

We have reached the point of frustration. Tracy has been so strong and has recovered so quickly, except for her speech. It is driving her nuts. She understands what you say to her for the most part but she can't respond. She is growing increasingly frustrated. We just keep working with her and she is learning. She is most likely coming home on the 10th so that is a huge positive. Hopefully being at home will jump start the process. 

So taxing

Tracy works hard every day. Especially mentally. She has to think so hard that by the end of the day she is miserable. Here is a cute picture of her curling up for a nap. 

Fast times at the hospital

You know you are sick of being in a place when you are riding the escalator for entertainment.

Look how far that right hand has come

With my own eyes

I hadn't seen Tracy in 10 days or so and had not experienced first hand all of the progress she has made. Well I saw her yesterday. WOW. What a difference. I walked in the room and she stood up and hugged me. With both arms. This is huge. It was one thing to hear that she was walking and doing well in rehab, but it was an entirely different thing to see her effortlessly do these tasks. She walks with no braces or supports. She doesn't have a ton of endurance but that is to be expected. Her right arm does have limited function, but again to be expected. I turned on one of her favorite dancing songs and she threw both arms in the air and started to break it down. It was awesome. It is still Tracy in there. 

Her biggest struggle right now is speech. She comprehends a lot but can't always connect those thoughts to letters or words. She has learned to use many new sounds and learns more each therapy session. She is working so very hard. It is very rewarding to see that work making a difference. If you throw all the prayers sent her way and miracles are happening. 

Perhaps of the most importance to me was seeing how happy she is. She is not giving up and rolling over. She smiles more than I have ever seen her. She is an inspiration. Her spirits have never been higher. 

We now have TracyStrong bracelets available. If you would like some just let me know.