A Good Day

The picture posted by Holly was taken about 7 months ago - L to R is Mom, Seth, Vicki and Chelsea.

Today has been a good day for our sweet Vicki. Her tube feedings were started again. She received radiation treatment to the hip region where surgery was performed yesterday. This will keep the muscles from calcifying where the nerves in that area were cut. She is still confused from the medication, but is very aware at times. Aaron has been with her all day and has had several good laughs with her. Lucas turned on the TV in her room and let her watch "Deal or No Deal" - one of her favorite shows! Teri was able to get another pair of glasses for Vicki since her others were destroyed in the accident. I'm sure she enjoys seeing more clearly. Holly is with Vicki right now and I just spoke with her. She said Vicki is sitting up in bed and is very alert. She told Vicki I was on my way over to see her and Vicki said, "Come on!" She is still on the vent which keeps her from vocalizing her words, but we are becoming good lip-readers! :)

Aside from pain due to her injuries, I would say her biggest aggravation is that she wants a drink so badly. We are able to give her small sips of water on a sponge, but she always wants more. Lucas opened a soft drink in her room today and she said, "I heard that!"

I haven't seen Vicki all day and am on my way to the hospital right now. I can't wait! I will try to update earlier in the day tomorrow - I know each of you are anxious to hear of the progress she makes each day.

In the words of our beloved Prophet, Gordon B. Hinckley, who recently passed away, "It is imperative that you not neglect your families. Nothing you have is more precious...When all is said and done, it is this famly relationship which we will take with us into the life beyond."

Continue to count your blessings. We are continuing to count ours and you are among them.