Yesterday was a bit of a bummer. Mary Ann seemed hot and didn't do any of her tricks from the day before, wiggling toes and general alertness. Those were the downs of yesterday but today she's on the up and up again. She looks really good, more swelling having gone down in her neck and her eyes don't look as drowsy. She has had a lot more movement to report: toes, full leg (although the leg movement seems involuntary), and yes, drum roll please, she squeezed her hand! She seems comfortable and hasn't asked for additional pain meds. We've been reading to her, doing physical therapy, massaging legs and arms, and filling her in on the happenings outside of UVRMC. Overall, this has been a great day and after yesterday this is what we needed.
We need to apologize for ever letting a post go by where we fail to mention all the love, prayers, treats, care, well-wishes sent our way. We feel it, we appreciate all you have done for us and Mary Ann. We are (not Mary Ann, she rocks!) undeserving of the magnitude of love poured our way.
!
ReplyDeleteGlad today was a better day. It's a roller coaster ride, huh. Hang in there. And have a chocolate malt for me.
ReplyDeleteYou can pay for extra scoops of malt. Last malt we had was 5 scoops but we hear a lady orders a 9 scooper.
ReplyDeleteIt is good to have the silver lining of chocolate malts and loving family.
ReplyDeleteMaryAnn, Dave and Family, I put MayAnn's name in the Mesa Temple today! She has to be available for our next game night! Our prayers are with you!
ReplyDeleteMaryAnn and David,
ReplyDeleteDan and I were only out of town for a week, but it was the wrong week!
We were stunned to hear the scary news about our very young MaryAnn... and we are back now and on call to help in any way. Thank-you for the daily posts and the great picture of MaryAnn's cute toes. Baby steps forward. We are happy to hear some forward progress. You are both in our prayers and in our hearts.
Amy, we are praying for your mom daily - she sounds like she is making good progress. I'm sure having her girls there is helping more than you know! Thinking of you...xoxo
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry to hear the news! We will add all of you to our prayers. You are a strong, amazing, faithful family and are an example of optimism for all of us.
ReplyDeleteLots of love, Emily and the whole Davis family
Delighted with the progress ... Cute toes are powerful medicine!
ReplyDeleteChicago Connection gals have been concerned and caring and we appreciate your updates. Prayers and love are with you all xok.c.
Dave and family,
ReplyDeleteAs Emily said a few comments above, we just heard about MaryAnn. We added her name to the prayer roll at the Sacramento Temple just now. Best wishes to her and to your whole tremendous family. We love you.
Keenan and Mesha
Pamela Palmer (my sister) just shared with me about Mary Ann's illness and recovery! I feel how sacred it must be to be together with your mom as she gets through this. Mimi was at the Sacramento Temple yesterday. I am happy to hear that Mary Ann is included in the prayers there. Love to you all! Karen (and Mildred) Hunt
ReplyDeleteWe want you to know that we pray for you every day. It was such a shock to learn of Mary Ann's stroke after having seen her looking so lovely and healthy just the day before at a concert. We hope that all of you will feel peace and comfort at this time.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Shirley and Lanny Britsch
Because of your example of faith as we spoke, David, I bore my testimony Sunday and shared with the Kingston Ward your testimony of strength from the true source. Daily prayers and thoughts in your family's behalf, Cousin Vicki
ReplyDelete