Today Hannah went outside for the first time in 25 days! The sunshine and fresh air felt good; although she said it felt a little strange after being cooped up inside for so long.
Her sisters Ruth and Miriam came to visit and we took her for a walk around the hospital in her wheelchair. We took her to see the helicopter sitting on the landing pad where she first came into the hospital.
Later that afternoon her Physical Therapists came and we played soccer with her. As miriam kicked the ball to her she took out her anger and frustration by kicking it back. It took a few tries to figure it out but she proved she still had it in her as she sent that ball flying down the hallway! Ruth's little boy Eli looked on shouting encouragingly in his little voice, "Good Job Hannah!"
LAter that afternoon, Alex and Brandie, her physical Therapists took her outside as well, but this time she was doing the walking!
The more uneven surfaces outside present a new challenge for her.
She walked about 100 feet from the door of the hospital, down the sidewalk. Alex is going to have to really work if he is going to continue to find things to challenge her.
She has been really blessed to have been assigned an incredible physical therapist. Alex is super with Hannah and she loves getting to work with him. She told me that he makes her feel like she can do this. He is so positive and funny, we are grateful for all his hard work. The challenge tomorrow? Stairs!
Hanna-you are simply AMAZING!!!!! I am so blessed to know you and have you for a sister-in-law. Your determination and hard work will have you back home soon! Let's have a big party!!!!
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