Friday, November 5, 2010

Closer to Home!!

Finally!  Machel is in South Ogden at the Pine View Transitional Rehab Center.  It is beautiful facility.  The lobby has a giant fireplace and is cozy.  The staff has been incredible.  Her room is really nice, it doesn’t have that hospital feel and she likes that.  She has been there just over a month.  She had a few rough weeks after the move but seems to be doing much better.  She is working hard at physical therapy and spends 2-3 hours each day.  They have been working on her right hand and legs to help get her range of motion and strength back.  Her hand is doing great and is almost good as new.  Her pain levels are also getting better every day.  About the only pain she has is in her left knee.  They have her up walking using a walker.  She gets worn out quickly but is a trooper.  She can get herself in and out of bed and the shower.  She can put on her makeup and style her hair.  She has some awesome therapists helping her!  Just in the last week you can really see a big difference.  She is amazing and is very determined.  I think she will surprise us all!  She is VERY ready to go home and….hopefully we will have her home by the end of the month!   

7 comments:

  1. That is so wonderful! Keep it up, Machel! Hopefully, we will be able to visit you when we come into town. :) Love ya and so happy to hear such great news!

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  2. We're so glad to hear that you're progressing! Lots of postive vibes your way and we think of you often. We're thrilled to see the update. You are remarkable - Yah! Love - cathleen & randy sparrow

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  3. This is the BEST news ever!! I think of Machel daily and pray for her recovery. Sounds like she is doing awesome and getting stronger and stronger daily. Keep up the good work Machel. Love you Mrs. May!

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  4. Im so exited and happy to hear how well everything is going!!!! I'm also glad to hear she is closer to home, i will try to get up and see her. I just got two words.... Strong as steel. Way to go Chel your amaizing!!!

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  5. Great news! Your strength is inspiring! We hope your life continues to improve. We continue to wish you the best!!!

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  7. Thank you so much for caring and posting the news! Looks as if your last update is about to come..and that "One Wish".. that Chel would be able to walk through that front door is almost there. That is so awesome!
    Keep up the good work Chel, and while there's always a few more mountains to climb, you have climbed over the mighty rockies... your a great pioneer... and your work is not over. Thanks for being such an inspiration to the whole family & community that just loves you!

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