Friday we got to take Karen out on a patio in the sunshine for about 30 minutes and she loved it (first time she has been outside in about 6 weeks). Her comment: "This is better than any drug!" She even got a little bit of pinks in her cheeks from the sun.
Yesterday was a really good day (best day yet) and today seems equally good. Karen ate a big breakfast and is feeling good. Then mid-morning she sent me to get her a bag of Cheetos and then ate a baked potato from Wendy's for lunch. We are extremely thankful for the appetite (a definite answer to prayers!). We had hoped to get her back outside today, but have to work around her dialysis which is scheduled for the afternoon. She also sat up and read the newspaper today and I plan to bring her some books from home (from her personal librarian, Teresa's!)
The doctors are still considering moving her to the Sticht Center (rehab) early next week, but believe they will keep her in IMC through the weekend just to be safe. We are good with this and this will also avoid two moves.
Hope you enjoy the nice weather today. We hope to as well!
Rusty
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You guys remain in our prayers. We are so glad that Karen is starting to have the big improvements. This is the perfect time to start feeling better, warmer weather, all the signs of renewal and rebirth all around us. Take care and stay encouraged. You guys are the inspiration with the continual positive attitudes. We wish you nothing but good news going forward.
Best wishes,
Pam and David Brown
This is such GREAT news...so thankful for the answer to prayers!!!Please give Karen our love and we will keep praying. Doug and Linda Hill
What wonderful news!! I LOVE that her line about sunshine sounds like something Heather would say ;)
I will be happy to bring some cheetos when she is ready for visitors!! :)
Glad that Life is good!! Sunshine always makes you feel better.. Yummie Cheetos. One of my favorite snacks... That's sorta what she'll have to do is eat what sounds good til she gets back in the swing. Enjoy the nice weather. It's 83 here in Atlanta!!!
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