Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Working Hard



Here is a shot of Trish and Max, one of the other patients that was admitted shortly after Memorial Day weekend.

They are both working on improving their upper body strength, which is critical to their level of independence. Once released from the hospital they will both need the extra strength to get around.

Trish is working extra hard with additional sessions each day so she will be able to both get around in her house more easily, and also transfer herself into her car sooner rather than later. As you know, Trish does not like to sit around very much, so getting into the car by herself will be a really big step.

Parker & Hunter came to visit again yesterday afternoon and shared mom's therapy session in the hospital's pool. Not a bad place to be on a 115 degree day. Today, Trish & Scott hope to go to a movie together with several of the other rehab patients.

And since this is the 4th of July, they all plan on rolling out into the parking garage tonight and taking the elevator to the roof. From that vantage point, they will be able to see 2-3 of the downtown fireworks displays up close and personal.

12 comments:

Deb said...

Trish,
Here's to YOUR Independence.
Keep up the good work.
I am so happy to see that beautiful
smile.
Enjoy the fireworks and stay cool.
Deb

Anonymous said...

Trish,
I'm still thinking of you lots and praying for you and your family. Seeing your pictures and beautiful smile is so amazing! Enjoy the fireworks tonight and Happy Fourth of July!!!
Love, Brooke

Anonymous said...

Trish - You look great! I am so inspired that your smile is still shining through even with OT and PT (which I know can be HARD work)! I think of you often and you are in my prayers. It is so nice to be able to catch up on how you are doing on this site!
Enjoy the fireworks! Sounds like you will have good seats!
Love and prayers -Lynn Clapper

Anonymous said...

Trish,

That smile of yours is quite amazing!, dont ever stop smiling. You look beautiful and keep up the hard work, I know it will payoff!

Laura said...
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Laura said...

Trish,
Happy 4th of July. We went to a small parade that my son Robert and neice walked my neice's pony in. She won first prize for the costume. We went to a big lunch at an area church afterwards.Have fun watching the fireworks, sounds like you'll have the best seats in the house.
Love,Laura

Renita said...

Hey there sugar plum! Girls and I wanted to send you our love. I think of you often Trish and we're continuously praying for you. Keep up your hard work. Love you always, Renita

Debbie Cartwright said...

Trish,
You look as great as ever...it is so good to see your smile!! Hope you had a good Fourth of July and you must have had the best seats for the fireworks!!
Keep the faith...you are in my prayers each day!!
Debbie

Cub Scouts said...

Hi Trish
Just stopping by your blog to say "Hello" from the Perry family. I hope they have good air conditioning in that place! Keep up the good work and we will continue to pray for you.
Love, Dave

Anonymous said...

Trish,

I know you from Brisas. I work with preschool age kids and will never forget when one of the girls told me you looked as beautiful as Snow White. I think I told you that story. I just want you to know that you are in my thought s and prayers. Let your dad know how much the blog is appreciated. It is so good to read and see photos of you looking strong and positive. Keep the faith...
Peggi Paeper

Anonymous said...

Hi Trish,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your boys every day. Ryan always asks about you; what an impression you made on him in 4th grade and still are even today. So many thoughts I have had about you and wanted to write all of them to you...just know that I think you are a very strong and courageous woman.
Ryan wanted me to tell you are getting some nice guns (biceps). :)
Cheers to you!
Laura Moore

Monica Hecker said...

Hey Trish,

Great to see your smile. I am also glad to read about all of the remarkable progress you are making in such a short time. You look great. Thinking about you always.

Monica Hecker