Watch Out!

When one decides to visit Lisa, you don't know what to expect. Ron and I had "feisty" Lisa yesterday. (Urban Dictionary Definition: Excitable, spirited (can sometimes mean irritable or easy to anger) From the German 'fist' which means a small, aggressive and lively dog.) Of course she was happy to see us. Yes, like always, she tried to ignore us, but when I announced I brought her some cards, she was more receptive and clearly thrilled! Ron gave her a squeeze ball. When squeezed, it laughs really obnoxiously. She laughed too. She enjoyed it(at first). She put it in her right hand (to hold it so it wouldn't squeeze), then I squeezed it. WATCH OUT! She QUICKLY grabbed the ball with her left hand and threw it across the room aiming towards Ron and laughed! She loves Ron :)

She is improving everyday! I was fortunate to be present to watch her walk w/assistance on the parallel bars. She really wants it! She wanted to try again, but was quickly tired out. Ron and I were thrilled to see that determination! She is able to sit up with a neck brace pretty comfortably for an hour or longer. When she is sitting up, she is encouraged to eat which also tires her out. Her room is decorated with butterflies, cards, balloons, and flowers that she has graciously received from everyone. It's "The Happy Room" as the nurses call it.

Good luck tomorrow Lisa! I can't wait to hear how many steps you took! Just one step at a time! Just one day at a time!

Just one corner of Lisa's Room....