She's baaaaaack!!!

WOW is all we can say! We had a real glimpse of Mom/Grammie today. She had that special twinkle in her eye as she visited with some of her grandkids and asked how they were doing and what they were up to. As we gathered around her bed for family prayer, it felt like old times (except that Brady offered the prayer in Chinese!) Everyone was so thrilled to see the Mom/Grammie we know and love! Although she is weak and tires easily, her sweet personality shone through.

Mom accomplished much today in the way of therapy. She can get out of bed, stand up from a seated position, and walk, all with minimal assistance. She is also able to go up and down stairs in the therapy room. Wahoo!

But our biggest excitement of all is the "field trip" home, which is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. Alex, Mom's physical therapist, will accompany Mom and Dad in a hospital van on a visit to Mom and Dad's house. The purpose of the visit is to check out what accommodations will be necessary for Mom to function at home. We are so excited for her to go home, if only for a short time, and remember what her life is really like!

With progress like this, it is easy to picture Mom going home in the near future. Although she still has a long road ahead of her, she is traveling in the right direction! This is getting exciting!