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A Much Better Day
| Posted on March 30, 2010 at 12:30 AM |
Sorry we haven't written in a few days. The weekend was rough going on Kerri but today was the day we have been praying for. Kerri definitely started to get better this morning - her smile has returned for more than just an instant. The sparkle is coming back into her eyes and she was able to go briefly out of the room in her wheelchair to see the beautiful view from our 8th floor waiting room! They were even flying the large flag on Obisbado for her.
We believe her new medication has given her some relief. The neurologist told us it would take 3-5 days to tell if it was working, and today was the 3rd full day. Kerri also asked the doctor to stop a medication that she thought was working against her - and she was right on target. Once again we were so impressed at how the doctors really take the time to listen to the patients here. They heard what Kerri was saying, respected her opinion, and listened.
Tonight we celebrated with take-out from Applebee's, one of Kerri's favorites. It was so nice to see John and Rosemary and their family - we'd like to meet under healthier circumstances sometime - but it was wonderful to see such caring friends. We are truly learning how important our "RSD family" is becoming.
And we can never thank our family and friends at home enough - we couldn't be making it through this without your love and support.
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We're so happy to hear your encouraging news. Sounds like the doctors are listening to Kerri, and that they're flexible in their approach. So glad that she was able to leave her room for a little while and look outside at the scenery. We hope this is just the beginning, and that in your next blog, you'll be telling us about more of Kerri's triumphs.
You're all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Bonnie, Allan, and Jackie
We are so excited to hear the good news, that you are having such an improvement! We are really impressed that they flew the large flag just
for you! You deserve that kind of recognition. We have prayed everyday,
for a full recovery for you, and God does answer prayers. Keep up the
good work, and come home soon, to all the people here, that love you.
We can hardly wait to see your beautiful smile again. We love you, and
your Mom and Dad, so much.
Anyway, Kerri, I am so happy to hear that you are finally feeling more like yourself. I am sure it has to be very encouraging. I know some of the side effects after the coma are very difficult to deal with and I am so glad to hear that your brain seems to be "finding normal" once again.
It is wonderful to see the "art" of medicine is still alive and well in Mexico. Unfortunately I feel like that is being lost here. If more docs would listen to their patients as the docs in Mexico do, we would all be in better shape (physically and emotionally.)
I think most every coma patient would love to pack Cantu in their suitcases and bring him home!
God Bless! Keep up the good work Kerri!
Lindsay
Jennifer says...
OMG!!!! I have tears in my eyes because I am SOOOO happy!!! I am so happy Kerri has been able to get out of her room and is able to distinct the effects of each medicine!!! These are way more than baby steps and I am SOOO proud of her!!!! Jeff and I were talking about how much we miss her, hopefully these progressions in Kerri will lead her to come home soon and reunite the family and friends of Kerri! I def. see St. Joseph as being our saint to call to! Im soooo happy!!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE you all so much!!! Thank you for such a great and positive update, this has truly been a God-sent one!
Please give Kerri a congratualtroy hug from me (make it a very gentle one). I wish you good health and many more celebration dinners to conitnue!
We have alwasy loved that flag too. What a huge beacon it is!
Mark and Kathy - you are the best! We are sending you hugs filled with all the patience and strength we can gather up. Love ya!
-Scott and Dee-
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