In his message tonight Matt said, "I don't know how far Beth traveled today," suggesting a lot of distance was covered. Talk about music to the ears! He said she is really moving around a lot, and today is the first day she stopped using the nurse for assistance on her journey with her rolling walker from chair, to bed, to hallway, to... bathroom! Yes--they took the catheter out today, and any reader who has ever experienced that lovely moment in life can truly appreciate the unique joy of greeting the toilet like a long-lost friend. The doc visited and said, depending on the CT scan in the morning, that they may remove the chest tube TOMORROW, so that is the one last link in the chain holding her in Denver. They have to monitor her after they remove it, but even so she could be back in Boulder in a couple of days, likely at the Mapleton hospital (she told me last night she couldn't wait to get into the pool there.)
I really have a deep sense that Beth is going to be one of those miracle recovery stories--she has come so far in such a short time. If you see her rolling her walker up the Sanitas trail on Saturday morning, be sure to give her a high-five on your way by!
Wow, great news. Thank you so much Linda for keeping us informed of her great progress!
ReplyDeleteSarah Spaulding, here. Beth! Chris and I are following the news each day and sending loving energy your way. Healing is hard work - and you are very good at it! Big hugs!!
ReplyDeleteGood Morning,dearest Beth! Carol here. Such positive news today! We are so very proud of you and the way you are dealing with this most difficult challenge of your life. I was thinking the other day that everything you have strived for and accomplished in your life has led up to this journey. By all rights, you shouldn't be with us now. But here you are, all busted up and walking the halls! You are a true wonder, and I agree with Linda that you will be the miracle girl. You have a wonderful friend in Linda- she has been so kind and loving in caring for you and keeping us all updated on your news. Hang in there, and Wes and I will come to see you when you are ready. Much Love (as Wes would say!) and hugs, Carol
ReplyDeleteGreat news! I am hoping to come by Thursday, but will check here first to see if you have made it back to Boulder. Beth, you are such a role model in everything you do. I was thinking about you the entire time I was swimming Tuesday - if it was not for you, I wouldn't even been able to write that last sentence. Keep keeping on and will see you soon.
ReplyDeleteLots of love,
Catherine
So great to hear you are doing so well! Spoke with Pemba at Sherpas last Thursday and he was so sorry to hear about your accident. He told me that you taught him how to swim! He wanted to offer anything he could, so when you are up for it I can bring by your favorite Sherpas meal!
ReplyDeleteKeep up your spirits and great progress and hope you make it to Boulder soon!
Kristen