Visits--The Perfect Medicine

Another good day for Sheia. Although she felt a little nauseous in the morning, the day turned out to be another one of progress and confidence building. The best parts were the great visits. This morning while doing some of her therapy, Sheia was surprised by a visit from Kyler. It was a good experience for both, as Kyler was able to assist Sheia with some of her therapy tasks and watch her walk while pushing her wheel chair. Then some special time in her room as he showed her his school projects and snuggled with her in bed. The perfect medicine.

Kyler following Sheia as she is walking!

Kyler helping Sheia.

"Let me show you how to do this, mom."

Then a good friend and colleague from Byran's work, Janet Losser, came to visit during lunch. It came at a perfect time as Byran left to take Kyler to school and to watch Karissa in a classroom play. Janet is so sweet in her expressions of concern and has been a wonderful support to Byran while he has been away from work during this time. We are both very grateful to Byran's colleagues at work who have jumped in to cover his classes while he has been out. Another afternoon visit included our neighbor, Marci Harris and her son Max. Marci was able to fill her in on the details of a play-date the kids had at her house the other day.

A therapy highlight this afternoon included Byran getting "trained" to assist Sheia in transferring her from bed, to walking, to a chair, etc. This will allow Byran to be the one to help her move instead of getting a nurse...being that a nurse won't be coming home with us. One step closer to that day.

This evening brought a few more visits. First from our good friend's Dan and Lynita Rogers. They brought food from Panda Express. It was great to just visit and laugh with them. They have continued to be a wonderful support to us during this whole experience. In fact Lynita was the one who stayed with our kids at our house the night of the accident while both of us were in the hospital. It was a great comfort to not have to worry about the kids that traumatic night.

The day ended with a visit from two good friends, Cami Hafen and Erin Abrams, from our previous ward. It was just good to visit about everyday things as well as express appreciation for all their support.

Visits are great medicine, can't overdose on them but they are addicting. Sheia is so glad to be at a point to have regular visitors again. Keep them coming, whether in person, by phone, or through email. She loves them all!