Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Up and about

Today JoDee was strongly encouraged by the trauma surgeon to get up and about to facilitate movement, blood flow and deeper breathing. So, after sitting up and eating a little breakfast (juice and a croissant) she decided that it was time to try and get out of bed and try to walk. It took mom, dad and I to manage all the cords, tubes, tanks and other items but she successfully walked about sixty feet (about 90 baby steps). After which she slept soundly until her CAT scan at 1:15PM.

At 1:15PM she had another CAT scan of her head and neck, to further check on the bleeding and head injury in general. Upon return to the room she felt like trying to walk again. So, once again we held all of her “gear” so that she could walk about sixty feet. She is now back in the room and waiting to try a little lunch before getting some more rest. Great day so far.
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22 comments:

  1. The Lawlor'sNovember 18, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    That's huge! Way to go Jodes!

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  2. anderson'sNovember 18, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    Yay! Good job JoDee! We love you! Keep it up!

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  3. ShannaNovember 18, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    That's great news!! You can do it JoDee!!!

    Love ya

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  4. MarlaNovember 18, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    Way to go JoDes!!!!!! You are amazing!!!!

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  5. annalisaNovember 18, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    Just want you guys to know that I'm thinking of you. We are praying for you. So glad to hear that JoDee is doing better!

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  6. LanaNovember 18, 2009 at 2:53 PM

    That is so great, good job JoDes!

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  7. PaigeNovember 18, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    That is AWESOME! Way to go JoDee!

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  8. Bailey SpicerNovember 18, 2009 at 5:04 PM

    Hi Bryan! It's Linnea (Janelle's sister) from ICU. GREAT news about JoDee's progress! I hope you are taking care of yourself, too, as I know from 8 days in there how exhausting it can be for the body and soul.

    Jimmy is in Craig and trying to grasp the severity of his situation. Today was super hard, but we are trusting that each day has enough worries that we won't worry about tomorrow yet.

    I will keep you and your family close in my prayers.

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  9. MelissaNovember 18, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    Hey Soul Sister that's awesome you're doing great!...can't get that song out of my head either , love it! keep it up !

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  10. The Rennakers:November 18, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    Good for you JoDee! What great news.

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  11. UnknownNovember 18, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    Yeah JoDee!! From part of your huge cheering section....Kelly, Eric, Mackenzie and John John!!

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  12. O'Grady'sNovember 18, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    JoDee you are amazing! We are so glad that you are progressing each day. You are in our hearts and our prayers. We love you and miss your sweet family.

    Take care, The O'Grady's

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  13. cherylheyland@gmail.comNovember 18, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    90 steps!!!! Way to go JoDee, I wish we were there to help out! I would put a big "cinabon" about 100 steps away, and tomorrow I think you could do it! We love you! Bryan we love you too. Your tenderness is so touching! Please give JoDee a big hug for us!

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  14. SusanNovember 18, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    Woohoo!! Way to go JoDee!! We are cheering for you. We sure love you and your sweet family! We will be praying for you!

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  15. NikkiNovember 18, 2009 at 6:24 PM

    YEAH! We are so excited and happy to hear about the progress.

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  16. Willis FamilyNovember 18, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    Strong girl! Great news...smiling!!!!!

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  17. BettyNovember 18, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    Wow! That is a surprise I hadn't expected so soon. That's is amazing to go so far on the first try. We're so happy for your progress.
    Keep it up. You are in our hearts and prayers...MOM

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  18. cbenzleyNovember 18, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    Thanks for sharing the wonderful news!
    Our little family is praying for you and sending you all the good, happy, healing thoughts that we can.
    We miss you. . .
    Love,
    The Benzleys

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  19. AnonymousNovember 18, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    Great job JoDee! You're in our prayers! Good job getting up and around!

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  20. grantandangNovember 18, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    Fantastic News!!! We love and pray for you and your family. Wish I could watch your kids or bring you dinner...We'll keep praying.
    Love, Angie

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  21. bfillerupNovember 19, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    That's awesome! Way to go JoDee. You are in our prayers. We are all cheering you on--each step of the way :)

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  22. Familia BethersNovember 19, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    Way to go JoDee! You're a fighter for sure!

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