Abby update - December 8

Just a quick update today, as it's actually already December 9, and Abby had a quieter day on Friday. She's still progressing in every area--she's better able to stop herself when the wrong word comes to mind and then find the right one. She also stood for awhile in PT today without anyone holding her hand or supporting her in any way! What I've loved recently is that when I wake up in the morning in her room, she's usually already awake and lifting herself up off the pillow to look around. I'll ask her how she's doing and she gives me that good 'ol "Gig 'em" thumbs up.

It's neat to feel how everyone--staff and patient--at Warm Springs knows Abby and is pulling for her. On Friday evening when we walked into the dining room for dinner everyone clapped for her. In return, Abby gives everyone she meets a wave or a hi--so much for the personality changes they warn you about with head injury. I think Abby's sweet nature is going to still be there...

Well, better go--Frank has a basketball game this morning at 8:30. Keep them in your prayers--so far it looks like our team averages 3-4" less in height than most of the teams in the league...

Love,
the Linams