So how is everyone doing out there?!

Carmen is doing very well as far as her PT is concerned. She continues to make progress and each day has come with it's own little milestone. Like yesterday, Carmen wiggled her toes! Albert and Jodi are amazing too. They remain by Carmen's side and continue to be her positive reinforcement. This is huge because Carmen tends to get frustrated and sad from time to time. Like this morning, she started to say something and the word "yes" came out, only to be followed by a quick "no" in a frustrated tone. At the same time she threw her head down and cried a bit. Bert said Carmen did this because she didn't want to say "yes," she wanted to say something else, but "yes" is the only thing that came out. There is a silver lining here though. The fact that Carmen knows and is aware that she is not saying the word she is thinking AND the fact she is getting frustrated shows GREAT brain activity. It says that our Carmecita is very much in tune with what's going on which is imperative for successful therapy and recovery.

Bert said he has talked to Carmen about everything and she does know what has happened. He reminds her to stay strong every day, to be positive and that he and Jodi and all of us are here for her. And yes, Bert reads the comments you all write to her, so let's all remember to write something to her as often as you can. Once, twice, three times a day....it's all good. Write like crazy.

No word on the Heparin situation yet. I'll keep you all posted on that decision just as soon as I hear something. Pray for Carmen's spirit to stay high, for her PT to continue to go well, and for some guidance on the Heparin decision.

Have a great weekend.