Because We Love Her

Tuesday, December 30, 2009

December 30th, 2009 Posted in Daily News Post

Two nights in a row now Chloe has slept well. Dana and I could not have gone home if we planned it because of the snow conditions. So it was nice to have Chloe so well to do in her bed.

The 8 am activity was cancelled, for which we were eternally grateful. As it was, shortly after 8 all the entry help started their business. We can doze through them though as they try to keep it quiet.

Chloe was scheduled for Speech therapy at 10 am and Kim came in to work with her. We are trying to fit her new laptop up with “Text to Speech” capabilities. So far we are failing miserably but I’m sure we’ll get there eventually.

Next up was a visit to the “gym.” Three of us were able to get her in her wheelchair and wheel her down to the 2nd floor rehab gym. Chloe was a bit unsure in the beginning but woke up quickly. We played catch with a beach ball and she even got going with a few soccer moves. Quite impressed. Then we did some writing during a game. She is making progress through tiny baby steps.

Back in the room she was able to nap for about 45 minutes before Speech showed up again, this time with a larynx tool. She practiced short words and phrases. We will end up on a trial three-week period of one but it has to be secured by a credit card. Hope it stays around or we’ll be facing a $700 bill to replace it. After the three weeks we’ll probably just send it back since we fully plan on Chloe being able to speak on her own soon enough.

After Speech we were into Bingo where Chloe won on all three games again. Granted there is a good chance most of the kids will win but they all get a great kick out of getting bingo. Then Dana or I usually go retrieve a prize for her. Sarah helped by getting a snake for her after one win. No… a fuzzy green one that isn’t slimy.

OT made its last appearance shortly before Kevin came for a visit. Chloe played triomenos, which works her fine motor skills.

She is on 4-hour sprints off the ventilator. This will probably be increased soon as she is doing well breathing on her own.

Our planned schedule of who is where, when, was tested yesterday with the snow. So, Dana is there for the night and Sandy is with Colin and I’m with Kitty the cat. Guess we’re all settled.

Good night.

Ron

  1. 52 Responses to “Tuesday, December 30, 2009”

  2. By Rev. Barbara on Dec 31, 2009

    Yes, the weather is a reminder of how time moves so quickly, just as it will to the point of Chloe’s total healing. All my love! Barb

  3. By Kat on Dec 31, 2009

    I love hearing about Chloe doing so well with all she’s asked to do. It’s trying but she’s a trooper for sure. Each new piece of progress is a biggie, and pray it keeps coming along so well.
    It’s the last day of 2009 and i feel 2010 will bring big smiles to our faces as Chloe walks and sings.

    Love to you all

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