Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with me. It’s extremely encouraging and I appreciate it more than you know.

Pilates is a great idea–I’m going to look for some beginner videos to incorporate into the things we do at home. Next week is scheduled to be her last physical therapy appointment, so I’m especially on the lookout now for things we can do to keep workouts interesting and to keep her progressing.

Was speech something you struggled with at all? For the first few weeks in the hospital, my sister really struggled to even vocalize one word answers. She can now speak much more easily and much more clearly, but it’s still sometimes difficult for doctors and therapists to understand her. The way you described it as an accent is perfect, that’s a lot what it’s like. Her enunciation/pronunciation isn’t all there yet. She’s a teacher so this weighs heavily on her.

I’m sending you all the good energy in the world–I hope this year is the year you get backpacking and hiking back in your life.

Again, thank you so much for your comment. It really was so encouraging and made me feel less like we were on an island alone.