this after noon (26th) was karens first meeting with the physical therapists. Karen had a new student being trained by a a therapist teacher. they were both very nice. the good news is that even though karen cannot move her left arm and leg, the therapists could feel her muscles tightening against their resistance. also, the left side of her face is showing much improvement. where she could not smile or her tongue moved to the right because her left muscles were not working...now her full smile is back and her tongue is great.
i know that many people all over the world have to deal with paralysis every day. if karen has some permanent loss of function we will deal with that too. I think is can say though that no one wants to have to deal with it, but you do what you have to do. I have at least one other hero other than karen and that is Kristi Justice (sorry if this is spelled this wrong) and bonnie. they have dealt and made more with a bad situation than i think i could. karen has been and will be a great wife for much longer and we will deal with what ever use or non-use she has, but i think the relief that i felt just knowing that her muscles were working some what made me and karen feel soooooo much better. i am not sure what use she will get back but we will work and make the best of it that we can.
now, to just kill out the rest of that stink'n tumor. it cannot happen fast enough for me but the doctors reminded me something they told use 2 or 3 weeks ago, and that was that they can't even start any of the options out there until she has healed for at least 4 weeks. i am trying not to be patient, but this is the one time in my life i feel i am not being very patient.
please keep praying for everyone you know who needs it, including karen please!
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I know I'm a distance away - but if there is anything I can do to help - please let me know - I think it's wonderful that her body is getting better each day and it sounds the like physical therapy will be great. Love you all! prayers for all of you!
hi, doug.
i've just read all of the posts - many thanks to you and karen's brother for updating us. i know it takes much time and effort on your part to do so.
i will pray for patience, mental and physical strength for all of you. accept each "little" improvement as a big step towards karen's body trying to do what it needs to do to recover from the trauma it has just experienced. it sounds like great news today, with the therapist being able to feel karen's muscles resisting. it will take time, but ultimately, you can only take it one day at a time.
i'm praying for your children, too. i can't imagine how difficult this is for them. hang in there.
cara ardemagni laroche
I'm praying for you guys. Thanks for the updates.
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