Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008 @ 8:52am

A much better night, at least as far as sleep goes, for the both of us. They gave JoLinda something to help her sleep and it didn't knock her out, thank goodness, but it helped. I think I got about 5 hours. Much better. she went to do her first Physical Therapy, yesterday with her new crew. She was too tired to do much. was wheeled to the room, stood twice and was ready to go back. She helped turn the wheels of her chair 5 times and then reached up and pulled out her trake. I was immediately panic stricken as was her sitter and therapist. We rushed her back to her room and instantly she had everyone in her room trying to see the next step. She did ok without it for a short time, but they knew with her mouth wired, for now it is safer to have it in. They waited for the doctor on call and a new trake with a hole to help the speech therapist to be able to work with her to talk. Finally it was put in her, with a lot of pain. They learned quickly how fast she is and why she is restrained at all times now. Her therapy starts at 9:30am today and am releived to be on the rehab floor. I'm still able to stay with her at night, glad of that. Talk to you all later, Laurie