Trish & Scott took advantage of a day pass from the hospital on both Saturday & Sunday to spend some time at home.
On Saturday they had some friends over for dinner and enjoyed some relaxing time together. On Sunday they had the boys and also went over to Trish's mom's for dinner.
These trips home are really nice as Trish can escape the routine of the hospital and gain experience with what life will be like at home very soon.
Today she will be back at the PT & OT routine in earnest as this will most likely be the last full week of in-patient therapy. Trish will be concentrating on regaining her balance skills after removing the chest brace, and also wants to improve her ability to "pop-over" from bed to chair, and chair to bed.
Her doctors continue to work on the proper combination and dosage of medications to fight her nerve pain as well as her muscle spasms. This effort will probably continue after she transitions to the out-patient therapy sessions.
I like standing and walking with my braces below my knees
Here is me standing with my husband Scott in February
Trish Stressman
Our Family December 2010
I made a lot of progress since this picture back in June 2010
Our Family
I go Adaptive Skiing at Sunrise each winter. It's so much fun!
I love to keep up with Scott and the boys! :)
Camping last summer
11 comments:
Sounds like you are on track to begin to think about homecoming. Good luck with therapy this week and hopefully the doctors will find the right mix of medications to relieve the spasms and nerve pain.
Myrna
Hi Trish,
I love your dad's blog my highest compliments to a father who loves his daughter so much, he has done such a great job. It is so nice to read about you and your progress.
I am so happy you will be coming home soon. "There is no place like home"
YOu are such a determined person, you continue to be an example to all of us. I love to see your pictures and your happy smile. It is contagious.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Keep up the good work and remember, 90% of you workout is mental. If you think you "can" you are right!
Wishing you a happy Day,
Shawnah Wilcock
Trish,
You are in my thoughts and prayers as you keep progressing and gaining strength. It was wonderful to imagine you at home for the weekend!! Soon you will be there all the time!! You are amazing!
Debbie
Hi Trish,
I am thinking of you every day. Your dad is doing an incredible job keeping us all updated on your progress. I can't say enough about your courage! You are truly an amazing person and an inspiration. Hope to see you soon. You are in my prayers...
Your friend,
Steve (Mac)
I was glad to read you were in your own surroundings. I am sure that will help with your progress. Like Shawnah
said.. There's no place like home, that's where your heart is and where you will be soon enough. You are an inspiration to us all.
I think of you and your family often.
Deb K.
P.S.
I look forward to your dad's
blog, what a wonderful man.
Trish,
It has been so nice to read these updates and see how you are doing. I love seeing the pictures of you - you look great and you are getting some pretty nice looking toned arms!! :) That's great to hear you are getting out of the hospital some and getting to spend some time at home. That must feel wonderful. Can't wait to come visit you when you get home. Love you,
Laura
Hi Trish -
This is Kit(Tullos)Exum - not sure if you remember me from GHS - Matt Amos sent me this link - I didn't even know you were injured. So sorry to hear about the accident. You look like your old self in the pictures I have seen on your Dad's site - so full of life and beautiful as ever. That's how I remember you from HS. Just wanted to say hello and let you know that I am praying for you and thinking of you. Keep up the good work on your recovery. Glad to know you have support from a church family. Our God is an AWESOME God and he is faithful to see us through.
God Bless you and your family. - Kit
Trish,
Believe you can do it and you will. Keep the faith.
This is Allie Mahai. I am glad to see you are improving. You taught me well and I hope you keep on teaching once you are well enough. Keep on fighting and I will pray for you to get better. Love, Allie
Hey Mrs. Stressman, it's Richard, I got you're website from Mrs.Carr today and I will keep looking for updates. Hope you get well soon.
Have faith in Him for strength, he will give you no more then you can handle. My family is praying for you.
Love,
The Widmar family
Hey Mrs. Stressman! I hope you have a fast and safe recovery! MIss You! Tiffany and the rest of the Summers family says HI. Hope to see you soon!
Love,
Whtiney Summers
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