Thursday, July 16, 2015

Day One at UM

Today has been a day of making some progress, although not really by her choice.  This morning Eila got out of bed to sit with me and watch Big Hero 6.

From July/Aug2015

Then she was moved from the PICU to a new room on the oncology floor.  Papa and Alecia came to visit and cheer her on as she is trying to do more today (and by trying I mean she is being forced to move).

From July/Aug2015

She was able to sit on the edge of the bed and a huge, sweet Great Dane therapy dog came by for her to pet.

From July/Aug2015

And now she has also stood and taken a few steps!  All of this has happened through lots of tears and some yelling, but she did it ...  We all know that Eila isn't ever eager to try things that aren't her idea, so it hasn't been easy.  But we are all hoping that she'll begin to realize that she can do these things and that the pain won't last forever.

4 comments:

Unknown said...

Keep up the good work everyone. We're looking forward to having you back home soon.

Hanne Vaughn said...

Way to go Eila! Those pictures are heartbreaking, but glad to hear that she is giving it her all.
Love you guys.

Unknown said...

Dear Eila, we think about you a lot. Today we drove across the west side of Montana and saw a double rainbow and it seemed to be specially there for you. I hope your pain gets everyday less.

Ann Van Zee said...

Dear Dana- I am so relieved the surgery is over and we are praying for Eila, your family and the hospital staff! What a brave warrior. All our love from the Van Zee's.