After my post this morning, I was called back into ICU. Sarah had returned from her MRI and Dr. Nardone was evaluating the images and checking in on her. As I came in, we passed in the hall and he spoke with me for a couple of minutes.
He said the scans look wonderful. He could not be happier. They are continuing to monitor some muscle twitching that is going on in Sarah's face, right arm and hand. It has gotten much better as the day has progressed. And when she is sleeping it goes away all together.
She took two pills by mouth this morning and sucked water through a straw and swallowed both.
Sarah had a number of family members come by to see her. Her mom and dad, her sister, Amanda, my mom, and Sarah's Uncle Jerry. She was smiling and responding to everyone. Needless to say, she is tired and seems to rest better when no one is around. When I told her that tonight she just said, "kind of", but her nurses say she does sleep more when no one is there—always the hostess!
Before I left her to sleep, the nurse did another evaluation. This time, Sarah had to hold her arms out in front of her and touch the tip of her nose with the index finger from each hand. She was able to touch finger directly to the tip of her nose. Doing this same exercise just yesterday morning wasn't as easy. She could touch her nose with her lefthand index finger, but could only touch her cheek with righthand index finger. I was so grateful to see that kind of progress.
At home, we were once again overwhelmed by kindness. We had friends bring over a number of things today. One friend provided additional towels and disposable plates, napkins, cups and silverware as we have extra family staying with us. Thanks to our friends at the Christadelphian church for giving us 12 Panera boxed meals from a church gathering they had today. Good neighbors of ours brought over three loaves of Great Harvest bread because they know how much Sarah loves it. And another wonderful meal was brought to the house by another friend.
I stand in awe at the kindness and generosity we have received from so many. We don't have words to describe how grateful we are to all of you. I'm reminded of what I often ask myself when I watch the news..."Is there any good left in the world?" Then I see these awesome acts of kindness and feel the sweet spirit brought by those offering such love and charity and it reminds me there is still goodness in this world. His hand is seen all around us each day if we just take the time to look for it. It is there in the love of friends, family and even strangers.
Today was a day of seemingly small, but great achievements. The nurses have told her it will get better a little more each day. Sarah will remain in the ICU tonight and we will see what tomorrow brings.
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