Hi everyone.I have once again recruited a new secretary,my lovely husband. We are about to eat breakfast as we update this blog. Currently my days consist of 3 hours of both physical and occupational therapy. This has been challenging yet very rewarding. Some cool things I have learned include being able to feed myself, brush my teeth and with assistance take a shower.
The therapists that I work with are amazing and my progress has been faster than expected. So much so that today I will be molded for prosthetics on my legs. The completion of this process will take at least a month.
I miss everyone and I cant wait to be out of hospital to resume spending time with the people I love. I could not have gotten this far without the support and love of everyone. Love, Jen.
Thursday
Wednesday
Correction
It has been brought to my attention that we had the wrong address on the blog...it is 5151 Harry Hines blvd 75235. We had it as 5252...so hope no one got lost coming to visit...:> The secetary must have hit the wrong keys! OK..all for now, Marilyn.
Tuesday
New Address
Hey all..I am writing without Jen and Nick..I am sure they will write again soon..but I wanted to take the opportunity to send an update.
Jen had a busy day..met her therapists..and spent several different sessions in rehab. She was so tired when we got back around 5 but..felt good overall and was excited to be spending her days doing something positive.
She looked so good and healthy in the workout clothes Walt had gotten for her..and was proud of the strength she had displayed today.
Marie and I actually spent the afternoon having a massage...it was heaven..and we felt renewed! Jen couldn't wait to hear all about our adventure and laughed with us when we told her about another lost experience we had trying once again to find Target!
Nick was encouraged when he spoke with the rehab. Doc today..and is hopeful that prothesis fittings will be "sooner rather than later".
All for now..I am constantly amazed at the strength Jen continues to show us every single day..even if she is my daughter, I have to say how proud I am to have her in my life and how grateful I am to have all of you helping us...I promise you that you will probably never know how much you have helped and how thankful we all are.
Sleep well...and keep talking to her..it is so appreciated. Love, Marilyn.
Jen had a busy day..met her therapists..and spent several different sessions in rehab. She was so tired when we got back around 5 but..felt good overall and was excited to be spending her days doing something positive.
She looked so good and healthy in the workout clothes Walt had gotten for her..and was proud of the strength she had displayed today.
Marie and I actually spent the afternoon having a massage...it was heaven..and we felt renewed! Jen couldn't wait to hear all about our adventure and laughed with us when we told her about another lost experience we had trying once again to find Target!
Nick was encouraged when he spoke with the rehab. Doc today..and is hopeful that prothesis fittings will be "sooner rather than later".
All for now..I am constantly amazed at the strength Jen continues to show us every single day..even if she is my daughter, I have to say how proud I am to have her in my life and how grateful I am to have all of you helping us...I promise you that you will probably never know how much you have helped and how thankful we all are.
Sleep well...and keep talking to her..it is so appreciated. Love, Marilyn.
Sunday
Moving Day Update!
First I want to thank all of you who made my birthday such a special one! I received over 80 cards! The gifts, flowers, phone calls and visits made me remember how blessed I am. We crammed my whole family as well as several friends into my little room for a final party before I leave Medical City!
Speaking of that, the move date has been changed to tomorrow and I hope to be on the road by 10 a.m. Nick, Marie and Mom as well as Walt will be caravaning behind the ambulance as we make our way to Zale Lipshey Hospital. For those that don't know the address is:
Zale Lipshey Hospital
5252 Harry Hines Blvd
Rehab Center, 8th floor
Dallas, TX 75390
PH: 214 645 4890.
We have spent some of today packing and figuring out what to take to my new digs. I can't wait to see my new room and meet the staff and get on with my journey.
For now, I am saying goodbye to the wonderful people who have helped me get this far the past 3 months. It is hard to believe that I have been here since March 23..and all of you have been walking beside me for that long. How do you say thank you for that kind of support...just know that I KNOW how very lucky I am...and can't wait until the day will come when I can thank you all in person.
I will write again soon..hopfully with news of the "tricks" I am learning.
Love and many thanks again for making me feel so loved...Thanks for making me feel so special.
Jennifer
Speaking of that, the move date has been changed to tomorrow and I hope to be on the road by 10 a.m. Nick, Marie and Mom as well as Walt will be caravaning behind the ambulance as we make our way to Zale Lipshey Hospital. For those that don't know the address is:
Zale Lipshey Hospital
5252 Harry Hines Blvd
Rehab Center, 8th floor
Dallas, TX 75390
PH: 214 645 4890.
We have spent some of today packing and figuring out what to take to my new digs. I can't wait to see my new room and meet the staff and get on with my journey.
For now, I am saying goodbye to the wonderful people who have helped me get this far the past 3 months. It is hard to believe that I have been here since March 23..and all of you have been walking beside me for that long. How do you say thank you for that kind of support...just know that I KNOW how very lucky I am...and can't wait until the day will come when I can thank you all in person.
I will write again soon..hopfully with news of the "tricks" I am learning.
Love and many thanks again for making me feel so loved...Thanks for making me feel so special.
Jennifer
G'day From Sydney
G'day Jen from Trina, Stephen & Cameron in Sydney. We've been following your progress here on your blog and miss seeing you since we left in May. Great great news to hear you are able to get outside and sitting up more. Guess the rain hasn't been stopping your visits outside.
We look forward to visiting you in your new abode in rehab next week. It's great to hear that Dr. Weathers visited you... he made have been on TV but did you tell him you spoke at the United Nations? We are very proud of you and all of your progress over the past months.
Best to you, Nick and Matthew! Love from the Butlers
We look forward to visiting you in your new abode in rehab next week. It's great to hear that Dr. Weathers visited you... he made have been on TV but did you tell him you spoke at the United Nations? We are very proud of you and all of your progress over the past months.
Best to you, Nick and Matthew! Love from the Butlers
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