10 Steps Forward

Sarah was able to get her speaking valve in on Sunday, and her voice sounds amazing! She is so happy to be able to talk. She said she has wished so badly that she could chat with her nurses and get to know them, instead of nodding yes and no or attempting to mouth what she needs, repeating herself until someone understands. She feels excited to talk with her family more, to finally be able to talk to her friends, and to communicate with her hospital staff. Sarah has always had a gift for getting to know people. She asks thoughtful questions and listens intently. She has so much light to share and so much good to give - it will be so exciting for her to communicate more effectively!

Sarah was also able to do her swallow study today!! She has been waiting this day for weeks. She started with little soft ice cubes, then sipped some water, and as she tolerated that she was given thicker foods. She tasted orange jello and was in HEAVEN, then progressed to chocolate pudding, applesauce, graham crackers, and had a sip of soda. She said "I've been imagining what this would be like in my head - and this is better!!" Can you imagine not eating anything for a month?? As Sarah can tolerate these foods, she will progress into a more normal diet.

She has been spending significantly more time in her wheelchair. Yesterday she sat herself up and spent over 5 hours in her wheelchair! Her nurses take her outside and she gets to practice wheeling around. She is getting stronger every day and she loves becoming more independent. 

We love seeing Sarah reach these milestones and feel grateful for the progress she has made this past week!! Her strength and resiliency is amazing and we love being able to watch her journey!

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  1. betty junkSeptember 1, 2020 at 3:29 PM

    I was happy to read this post. Hopefully everything will be forward now! Sending many prayers, much love and many hugs from PA.

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  2. MarySeptember 1, 2020 at 4:18 PM

    I have just read every post. I am Mary Jorgensen, one of your mom's friends from childhood. Our entire Jorgensen family has prayed for your family and Sarah. Sending you much love and concern, and prayers for Sarah's healing and progression to rehab then home!

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  3. UnknownSeptember 2, 2020 at 12:23 AM

    Thank you Heavenly Father for such incredible blessings and please allow them to continue!! Love you Sarah! Keep on going!❤❤

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  4. HollySeptember 2, 2020 at 10:31 PM

    This is such great news! Sarah is such a light and inspiration. She continues to be in my prayers. Love and hugs! 💕

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