Big Little Valentine

Still a very grumpy bug, but she's getting stronger every day. She's been requesting the bedside toilet since yesterday, and today PT made her walk (supported) out into the hall for the first time. She sits up in bed for a few minutes at a time and can support her own weight for a few seconds. She's thirsty, and I hate that because I can't fix it. Tuesday can't come fast enough, because if the test shows her esophagus doesn't leak she can start drinking and eating again. We'll finish weaning the final med tonight and that could mean a transfer out of the ICU in the next day or two. Oh, and the insides of that package from my mom and family, priceless. Mom even included sticky tack to put them up around our room.

First Steps Since Surgery!

 Our Valentine from her brother, Aaron.  He made a crossword for her on the back.  
The hidden words are: "Aaron, Audrey, Blankie, Boston, Mom, Hug"

 Family portrait from last November

 Happy memories from her first trip to Disneyland; it's amazing to think this was just a few weeks ago at the end of December.

Having these photos to put up made our room so cheery and bright!

 Valentines from her brothers Gideon (above) and JJ (below)

6 foot tall Gerald Giraffe at the hospital front desk made me smile!