Day 37 – We have sparks

Hi Everyone, I didn’t get to see Corey awake today. By the time I arrived she was fast asleep. Looking at her therapy schedule I understand why! She had PT for 2-½ hrs, OT for 1 ½ hrs and Speech for 1 hour. This kid is workin’ hard! I have noticed a few new things as...

Day 36 – Acute care rehab

Hi Everyone, The nurses have done an amazing job educating us on Corey’s clinical needs, as well as what she will be going through emotionally. Today was evidence of their lessons. Her field trip Friday and busy therapy day yesterday took a toll on her. Thankfully...

Day 35 – Acute care rehab

There was no rest for the weary at the Rehab! Corey started her therapy at 8am this morning, finishing up at 2:30. In PT she worked on the tilt table, bolster and large mat. OT tortured her with ice gloves and tried to get her to focus on pictures of the senior girls...

Day 34 – Acute care rehab

Hi Everyone, The rehab didn’t give Corey the morning off even though she had a big field trip to go on! She had PT, OT and speech from 9am to 11:30 when the Transport Ambulance crew picked us up. Our first trip was the orthopedic doctor. The first thing they did was...

Day 32 – Acute care rehab

Hi Everyone, Very good news to share this evening! I met with the Behavioral Neurology team, Psychology team, PT, OT and Speech today. Corey has been upgraded from a vegetative coma status to minimally conscious. The team says she’s no longer considered to be in a...