It
was pretty much the usual routine yesterday shower, wash hair, physio eat,
drink, being turned by the wardies, speaking valve, off ventilator, on
ventilator, check email, scan newspapers. It is a very busy routine and
before we know it it is eight o'clock. Jules and Darrel ate dinner
together and then watched a movie before he left about 9:45PM
I
can see Jules strength increasing each day. Darrel and I did a couple
of sessions of physio with Jules on her biceps and triceps, I am certain
there is an improvement in strength from the yesterday. It is hard work
for Jules requiring intense concentration as her brain wills her nerves to do
their stuff. We will continue with physio today.
Jules
is very happy to welcome visitors and quite animated when she can chat with the
speaking valve, though it is quite tiring for her. She is very grateful
for the cosmetics that friends have sent and we are using them to keep her looking
good, she loves the attention and contact when they are applied. If she
will agree we will get a before and after photo to include tomorrow.
Clinically
there is not much to report which is good, she is not in pain or on any pain
medication except for some oxycodeine to relieve the pain when the tracheostomy
dressing is changed daily, and some tamezepan to help her sleep.
Julies
accident demonstrates to us all that we have no idea what life has in store for
us; it can change in a heartbeat. Don't look back or dwell in the past,
nothing is served by having regrets and asking what if . Look forward not
back, and be optimistic and positive. We all have latent abilities and
talents we haven't even dreamed of. It takes a challenge to make us look inside
ourselves and find the strength repair the damage done and to find and maximise
these latent abilities. Julies strength of spirit is an inspiration to us
all. Life is good.
Only
a short report today, but of positive progress.
Kind
regards Norm
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