This is Dana dictating to my assistant (Mom). Sorry not to have blogged in a week, but l've been busy. I know that sounds a little crazy, but the first week of bed rest after surgery on 11/5/07 flew by much quicker than I had imagined.
Busy doing what you ask? Even though I have had to lay relatively flat in bed, the trusty PT, OT and Speech team have continued to visit and work with me as much as possible. I have been working on building up strength in my right arm with bicep curls, shoulder presses and raises and have been working very hard to stretch my left arm and elbow to increase my flexibility and mobility. Yesterday, I was able to do sets of reps with my left arm with a theraband hooked to the lift in the room. I'm sure I'm not describing that very well, but trust me it works and it tired me out. All small steps in the right direction.
I've also been watching the first season of "The West Wing" (thanks Dad) - I'm on episode 11!
Thanks so much to Laura Little and the wwwww's for the quilt. My favorite colors and the perfect size. It is truely a work of art and greatly appreciated.
Also, thanks to the West Coast Spirit Club aka Aunt Jann, Peggy and Corky - "Fa geh da bow dit". Great T-shirt!
The docs checked on me today and think everything looks great. I am healing very well and as of today, I'm headed toward starting to get up in a chair for a short time just after Thanksgiving (here's hoping I stay on plan). The stitches in my left arm were removed today. Ouch!
My continued gratitude to everyone for all of your love and support. It means everything to me. That is it for now - I'm going to catch one more commercial free episode of "The West Wing" before bedtime.
Love you all,
Dana
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Love you DB! See you in a few short days!
-Jessy
Dana,
You always find a way to amaze me! Stay strong and keep on keepin' on. Many challenges lie ahead. I look to the day when you are back to work. You are missed!!
Always the best to you and yours,
Dick and Vickie Bourg
So glad to hear that you are healing well. We were just talking on Sunday about how fast your first week of bedrest went by(for us anyway!). And we are happy to hear that you are at least getting some therapy--so all is not lost!! Your continuing strength and determination is an incentive to all of us. We too hope that you stay on "schedule" and are able to get out of bed again right after Thanksgiving--that means you are just about halfway there!!!!!! You(and Courtney) are in our thoughts and prayers everyday. Still sending everything positive your way.
The valley people
Dana, Court
So glad to hear things are back on track again, sounds like all the light's have turned GREEN. We miss you both so much, but will be seeing you soon. We are traveling on Wednesday, and will see you on Turkey Day with a Turkey in tow. So no Reese Cups until dessert, maybe Grandma's pie sounds better.
So get some rest so you and Brett can prepare for the Cowboys game. We can't wait to see you.
Love Aunt Kim, Uncle Craig
Dear Courtney, and Dana...We will be heading to Boston for Thanksgiving. We will miss you and the family for the annual event this time around, including Aunt Kim's turkey AND Grandma's PIE! However, with Grandma's fine prayers she says at all the Thanksgiving dinners, we shall hold hands and take her lead in thanking God for our blessings...especially we thank God for you Dana, and the promise and hope you bring to us all!
Love and Hugs,
Aunt Judy and Uncle Terry
You're lookin good kid...now that you're busy don't forget to stop and smell the roses. A wise man always used to remind us of that.
wally
Dana, We admire the hard work you are doing and the continued great attitude and wish you the very best in your recovery. Bless Courtney and your family and the folks helping you to get better.
Frank Carroll BU T&F '75
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