Working Hard!

Kay continued to work hard this weekend.

Thursday was such a beautiful Thanksgiving Day that Devin was able to get Kay up and dressed and brought her down to the Mt. Sinai lobby in her wheel chair to take a look outside and feel the fall breeze. What a great way to start an important day! Later in the day Kay had many family and friends come by to spend the day with her. Everyone is so thankful for the amazing progress she has made. In just 1 month she has come so far.

This weekend Kay showed a bit a movement with her right leg which was great. Slow and steady is how her progress should go.

Saturday Kay got a little frustrated with her physical therapist and Devin during her therapy sessions. She clearly told Devin to leave her alone at one point....whatever..we're just glad to see some more clear communication! It was Saturday, she probably wanted to hang out, not exercise...aren't weekends for resting?

This weekend Kay also got a mini makeover which we know she always loves. Saturday evening her girlfriends all came to visit and Monica painted her nails, not sure it's a manicure she'd pay for but she seemed happy. Later all her girlfriends gave her a basket of comfy clothes that she can wear in the hospital and to therapy...we know our girl always wants to look good. She seemed happy with the selections! We also read Kay some gossip mags and while she was very interested in watching The Real Housewives of Orange County (who wouldn't be?) she would grab the magazine to read herself when she heard something that interested her. While Kay seemed very excited to see all her friends at once and have a little get together it was a bit overwhelming for her...or at least the perfume was!

Sunday Kay also got a fab, sassy new haircut! It looks great and will be much more comfortable for her. Her old ponytail was getting some elementary school like knots that were pulling on her head. She's definitely the most well dressed and well groomed girl at Mt. Sinai Rehab!

Sunday Kay also did lots of reading. She was able to mouth many different words even beyond names when written on a white board. Kay also did some teaching herself. Monica & Courtney didn't remember sign language as well as she did so she gave them some refreshers when they were trying to spell their names. Kay was also singing again! Once again she was able to mouth most of the words to Sarah McLaughlin. She even told Devin, Monica & Courtney to "sshh" when she just wanted to listen and didn't want the rest of us singing out of tune.

Kay continues to work hard and it's easy to see how much she wants to progress. She tries to move around a lot and even attempts to get out of her wheelchair when she is in it. With all her hard work does come some frustrations sometimes, but it wouldn't be Kay if we didn't see any personality.

Keep supporting Kay through all her hard work. With everyone's support she will continue to progress more and more. Devin & the O'Mearas are an amazing support system, they are all working so hard with Kay. Everyone needs our support right now!

We Love You Kay!