As many of you know from reading Grandmother's comment, Mom's trach was pulled yesterday. As she stated, it was very emotional. I told her I had been waiting seven weeks for her to say my name again! One of the first things she said was, "I feel like a new woman!" Followed by, "I have a voice now." It was very cute. Unfortunately her voice isn't what it should be. It is not reacting the way the doctors feel like it should, so tomorrow they are going to scope her to check her vocal cords to see if there has been any damage done with all the tubes and everything she has had. So, I guess we'll find out more tomorrow.
As for everything else, we told her she was losing all her close friends....her catheter, her IV, her feeding tube....it's all gone! She still has oxygen, but it won't be long and that will be gone too. It is just absolutely AMAZING to see the progress she is making. Everyday I can tell a difference.
Her memory continues to fail her at times, but that is also improving. She can remember a few things that happen throughout the day, but still has to be reminded of her injuries, etc. at times. She really is doing so well. We are hoping for a discharge date in the very near future, possibly next week! We all cannot wait to get her home and just enjoy not being in the hospital! I am so grateful for my Mom. As all of you know, she is a very special person. There aren't many people like her in this world. And I am thankful that she has touched so many people's lives. Just continue to be mindful of her as she endures this long journey to recovery. We will never be able to thank you all enough for everything.
With much gratitude,
Holly
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I could burst with JOY! As I read the wonderful news I had to choke back grateful tears! I love you all so much and am very happy to know that Vicki will be home soon. She continues to be a constant in my prayers and in the prayers of my children. Ava still prays that Vicki won't have to drink her Pepsi out of a sponge!! It is so funny to hear her say that with such sincerity. You all have fought the good fight and won! Vicki, I don't know anyone as blessed as you- You're family loves you so very much and you would be so proud to have seen their love in action for you all this time.
Love,
Leila
Holly, I was soooooo excited to read the news!! I'm still waiting for you to tell us when you think she will be up for visitors! Should we wait until she's home and a bit more settled?
Debbie Brazee
i love vicki
We are told Vicki will be home the first of the week. What day we don't know. We had a family meeting and our decision is she will go to Holly's home for now. The Family will continue caring for her as we have in the hospital.
We will all work together as we have the past weeks.
Thanks everyone for everything.
Our Love
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