Monday, March 9, 2009

Look who's talking!

They put a plug on Julie's trach today and she is talking up a storm! It is incredible how well she is speaking already and it was so nice to have a conversation with her without the magnadoodle! Julie even surprised her sister, Lori, in Kuwait City by calling her tonight and chatting over the phone!

Julie looks and feels great and she has increased her food intake now that she is moving around more. She's working with a physio (well...two physios including Mom) on lots of stretches and has been enjoying some relaxing massages from Dad.

Mom & Dad brought Julie a beautiful picture today that her brother, Jeff, made for her - an amazing mosaic made up of over 7,000 individual photos of Julie's family & friends. It is quite an impressive print and looks great in Julie's hospital room:

4 comments:

  1. Hi Everyone!

    Keep the healing thoughts rolling.. I'm just loving it! I think so much energy is in the air that I actually didn't sleep a wink last night! haha.. But the amazing thing about it is that I did so many relaxing meditations that I feel completely rested.. we'll see how I'm doing later today! ;)

    I just wanted to send out an extra ton of gratitude to my nurturing, thoughtful, loving, helpful, hilarious, supportive, awesome family - I think it's obvious to everyone that your unconditional love is definitely contributing to my speedy recovery!!

    I love you guys!

    Julie
    xo

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  2. Totally Awesome Julie! You are truly a remarkable person! I didn't think anything less of your healing journey! I know that Bev is watching down over you, one extra special guardian angel for you too!
    Keep up the great work and can't wait until we get to have a visit!
    Keep that beautiful smile coming I just love it!
    Love
    Shannon & Rod
    xoxo

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  3. Hi Julie,
    We are you Mom's Monday night curling friends. Sharon suggested that we might all want to read your inspirational blog. Keep up the healing! And keep smiling (it makes people wonder what you've been up to!).....

    Judy

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  4. Wow Juls!! I am so happy to hear that your recovery is going so smoothly!! You are definately one of a kind!! We are here rooting for ya - and are thinking about you LOTS everyday!! Can't wait to hopefully see you soon!! You are absolutely amazing!!

    Love ya cuzzo!
    xo Brittany
    ps. Jeffo - your picture looks AWESOME!!

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