Re: [Para_Frog] The Blondie
Quick update:
So missy has had 3 units of blood transfused (she lost 1/2 her blood volume), which boosted her strength a ton, and the chest tube came out again. From the looks of it, her lung is holding.
Found out on the first set of rounds by the surgeon that Blondie had also fractured her pelvis in 5 places in the fall, but that they weren't bad - so no one bothered to share that little gem with us. (explained some extra pains we couldn't)
She's already begun physical therapy and been up on a walker about a dozen times. She's determined to be walking unassisted within 6 months.
Thanks to everyone who has sent well wishes, phone calls, visits and cards - and a special thanks to Abbie and the Fresno Crew who sent her the friggin palm tree that takes up the whole room - it's her favorite. She said it's her goal to keep it alive at least until she's 100%...just to remind her. And to Tom for the encouragement.
Her folks are bringing up the kids this weekend to see her. They're fine - asked her how long until they can see her jump again. They know momma's tough.
I will hopefully have her back to Twin in 2 or 3 weeks. She wants to have everyone over for beers to thank you. I'll buy koosh balls or something so we can harass her with from across the room.
We need to take advantage while she can't fight back.
Thanks again everyone.
- Chris
