When we looked over Kelsi's MRI results we said, "It's all Greek to me." We were told it's actually Latin. When we asked for it in English we were shown all of the pictures and the different areas of the brain which are damaged. There are small bleeds and tears throughout. There is one larger area in the right front lobe. The medical team was very positive and pleased with the results. They said that none of the damage is large enough to cause big problems. They expect a full recovery in time. The larger area in the front right lobe is where the personality is stored. They said even though it is larger than the other damaged areas it is not large enough to change her personality. It was very good news.
She walked all the way across the rehab gym and back today by herself with no assistance. She also did the treadmill without the harness. She was totally on her own and at a faster rate than before.
One of the greatest things today is that Kelsi finally turned her voice on. She is not whispering any more. It was kind of funny. She told her sister that she whispers because she's lazy and because her therapists let her get away with it. She told her coach it was because her voice was scratchy. Well, today I told on her so her therapists and I decided we would tickle her everytime she whispered. (she hates being tickled more than anything) It worked!!
She now has a poster hanging on her wall with all the goals she has to meet before she can come home. They think it will take appoximately 2 weeks for her to meet these goals.
We are so thrilled with her progress! Thanks to her determination and strong will and to each of you for your faith and prayers.
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We found this blog through the XC email from Coach Arb. We don't know you or Kelsi, but find ourselves with tears of joy on an ongoing basis reading about the blessings in your life.
One of us will log on every other day or so for our dose of "feel good". Thank you for inspiration and the strength you've given our testimonies. We continue to pray for you and your family and Kelsi in this hard time.
What a blessing we have in the restored truth. How could you ever get through this without knowing those precious truths?
You don't have to post this for general view - but we wanted to let you know how we feel about you and Kelsi. Thank you hardly seems enough.
God bless you and Kelsi.
Only 2 more weeks...That's amazing! Keep up the good work Kelsi, you'll be home before you know it!
Love,
Bethany
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