Day 59 – Acute care rehab

Hi Everyone, It’s Tuesday and we have another clinical update for you. I will note her NEW accomplishments for this week. PT – OT Corey’s right arm was casted today for tone. (New canvas for me!) Corey withdraws from suction and the use of a toothbrush. This is not...

Day 58 – Today has a reason

Hi Everyone, This daily journal is an expression of our experience, the struggles and the triumphs. This morning was a struggle. It was the first day without friends or family surrounding us after a wonderful long weekend. It’s Monday, back to work and the “real...

Day 57 – Munchkin’s and memories

Hi Everyone, Today was filled with stories and memories for Corey and me. She was alert all day and loved the stories from the Care for Corey Event. I told her about the Ice Cream Social/Dance Party in the afternoon. Stacy, our DJ, played many of the songs that...

Day 56 – Community fundraiser

Hi Everyone, What an incredible day! Corey had a good day with the OT and Speech teams. We are noticing her ability to hold a long blink that we believe is responsive to our prompts. Corey had many long distance visitors this weekend. Yesterday my sister Diane came to...

Day 55 – Uniquely valuable

Hi Everyone, Corey had a good day today. We are beginning to see her eyes move to her left. In fact, we’ve even seen her move her head towards what she’s trying to look at! She had a few good sessions with PT/OT today. The team had her on the tilt table to stand up....