Progress
This afternoon Veronica was brought out of the ICU to a regular hospital room. When she arrived at the new room, she got out of the wheelchair and walked with help from the nurse to a chair about 12 feet away. She was given the choice of laying down or trying to sit. She chose to sit. A short while later she walked with me to the bathroom which was about 15 feet away. After that, we walked back to the bed. She was exhausted but stayed sitting up on the side of the bed. The more time she spends sitting up, and moving the faster she will recover. The OT came a little while later. Veronica at first walked with the OT and me helping. She then took a walker all the way out of the room. She turned around in the hallway and made it all the way back to the bed. When the OT asked Veronica if she could speed up, she did. She is exhausted now. The doctors and nurses are working diligently to manage the pain. Vestibular therapy is really hard, but whenever the shecklets are mentioned or asked about she fights through. During what I hope is the hardest day of her life she is still a mommy first.
Willette Shafer
Your updates brought tears to my eyes. It’s hard to hear that she is feeling miserable but so great to hear she is on the road to recovery. Such powerful love between you two and Veronica’s courage is admirable.
Nanette Brooks
You’re incredible Roni! Beautiful woman, wife, and mother. I’m moved to tears imagining you working hard in your recovery and thinking of your children as they give you strength to endure. Keep fighting. You are strong. You can do this.💓
Paulette
Go Momma Bear. This is HUGE. So proud of both of you. Prayers being poured out for all of you. You got this!
Pam Hauer
How lucky she is to have you to encourage her. Sounds like she is making progress, but I am sure she must be so tired after the major surgery.
Pat Sepeda
So glad you had some progress today Praying you have a good night sleep of course, praying.
Carrie H.
This post brought tears to my eyes. Such a great picture of a mom fighting her way through for her kids. Stay strong, Jake. You’re doing amazing work too.
Sara Marti
We’re so proud of you Veronica! Way to go!! 💜💜💜💜
Cara
That is great progress! Everyday will get easier. She is warrior for her family! that is so beautiful! She does it with the strong support of her loving husband. Sending hugs to you, praying for tomorrow to be another great day of firsts! Love, Cara
Sara Berg-McConville
Jake, thank you so much for sharing with us. It is clear you are a great partner. Roni you are doing great! I am humbled by your strength. Hang in there and hugs from Minnesota!