Take a look at the new pictures posted here today...that's my girl!!! She has been working so hard each day and it really, really shows. Caitlin has made a new friend at the hospital who seems to be an inspiration to her as well! Bill was injured in a skiing accident right after Christmas. He arrived on the rehab floor last week, is highly motivated in his recovery, and Caitlin took notice. They have been in physical therapy at the same time and a beautiful friendship has been born! Caitlin has been cruising around in an electric wheelchair and enjoying her independence. Last Saturday morning I was reading the newspaper and realized Caitlin hadn't come back into her room. I went looking for her and there she was in the therapy room "coaching" Bill through his therapy. He has been a great reinforcer for Caitlin's successes the past few days. His cheering Caitlin on is so heartwarming. He calls himself "Uncle Bill"! Both he and his wife, Jill, and his entire extended family have been so sweet to Caitlin. The cheering for Caitlin by the therapists and the nurses has been huge in keeping that smile on her face while she works her heart out. Sometimes there are tears in the process but it seems Caitlin bounces back and continues to work hard. Each day I am amazed to see what Caitlin can accomplish.
My friend, Susan, came up to work a bit with Caitlin to get her voice going with music. Caitlin and Susan were listening to the music from Mama Mia and Caitlin was moving her lips to the beat of the music a bit. Susan wants Caitlin to visual her vocal cords moving each day and work with the music. So, Caitlin and her dad are doing this in the evening. Can you just see Tim singing the Dancing Queen? Of course, he is and Caitlin is giggling the whole way through! It was so interesting to watch Caitlin moving her mouth while trying to get those sounds out! She was moving her tongue with correct placement. This was great in the fact that she couldn't move her tongue anywhere after the second stroke. We had read that some stroke patients can sing even when they can't talk yet and this inspired Caitlin, for sure!
Caitlin just keeps smiling her way through each day and bringing a smile to the faces of many others at the hospital...especially me!
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Thanks for the update, Kathy. I think about you and Caitlin every day and hope that the healing continues. Love, Jess
Way to go Caitlin. You look terrific and love to see that beautiful smile. You are making such incredible progresses daily because of all your hard work. Keep it up and keep on smiling.
Caitlin,
You look wonderful and are doing so well in your rehab. I know they are not going to be able to keep you quiet for long and soon you will be singing right along!! My love and thoughts are with you every day. I check on you with Josh daily. Keep on keeping on.
Caitlin<3
You look absolutely amazing, and your smile makes me smile. I think about you everyday and it makes me so so happy to see the great improvements you are having. I love you very very much and keep making the wonderful progress.
Love, Lo
Your smile is gorgeous! The updated photos warm my heart and make ME smile, too. Look at all the progress you have made in the last few weeks - hard work, for sure, but it SHOWS! Daily prayers, positive energy are sent your way each day and prayers for compassionate Uncle Bill's recovery, too. I look forward to hearing about your SINGING soon! Hugs of Love, M&M
Caitlin!!! Hearing about your hard work singing makes me think of belting out Pat Green's "Wave on Wave", Brittany's "Toxic" and whoever sang the milkshake song in the car/in the training room/while making cookies/or pretty much anytime you had the chance! I love it! I'll be praying that the progress continues!
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