Will McKinley and I just returned from a visit with Suzie in her new digs and I could not agree more with Kay's previous posting. This place is terrific and Suzie looks and seems much improved since my last visit at the hospital. She was just finishing up with some therapy when we arrived so we spoke briefly with Suzie's Dad before going in to visit. He is also in much better spirits and is encouraged by her progress.
Suzie is in a lovely private room with excellent light from three windows. She was sitting up in a chair, in real girly pj's, looking fresh and lovely. I am happy to report that the CWA sign we posted back at the hospital made the trip with her and is posted along with photos of Bananas the cat and some snapshots of friends. Her color was much better and there were fewer tears - she made some attempts at speech and we're told by the nurses that she can speak when the breathing tube is removed.
The head respiratory therapist came by during our visit and informed us that the prospects for taking her off the assisted oxygen are good and they will be working aggressively towards that goal. In fact the desk nurse Clare said that Suzie has been talking and had said her name. She attempted to get Suzie to say my and Will's name but Suzie was not quite ready for that yet - we think it's the production professional in her and she won't indulge us until she is confident and ready. All in good time.
Everyone we encountered was friendly, encouraging and open to sharing information on her condition, treatment and progress. Our hope is that during future visits we can get a sense of the overall prognosis, continued plans for rehab and ways we can best assist Suzie and her family in achieving her goals.
Visits are encouraged by all, two at a time - therapy schedule is posted in her room and also on the large board by the nurses' station.
Go Suzie!
Mia
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