Cosima is getting adjusted to being out of the hospital. Going from a very structured environment and having most of your day mapped out to suddenly not having the schedule in place has been a bit of an adjustment.
It is going very well with her at Thelma's house and she is still getting organized and setting up her routine. They are doing well together and enjoying each other's company.
Today she spent quite a bit of time on the stationary bike and is working to continue her therapy. She tried to do some very light work on Thelma but realized that she isn't able to do that yet.
Cosima would love to have more visitors now that she is at Thelma's and she has much more time to visit and catch up with her friends. Please call Thelma's at 575-829-3949 just to make sure they will be home. It is much easier to visit in a private residence and she would love to see whoever is able to stop by.
Christmas pics
Cosima's friend Linda sent us some pictures of the Christmas celebration at her house. She said it still hurts Cosima to laugh and it was hard to keep her from laughing. But am sure even though it hurts to laugh it is still good medicine.
Looks like everyone had a very good time as evidenced by the big grins on their faces. Thanks for sharing these Linda.
a very merry christmas
A very merry Christmas to everyone! Cosima is very happy to be at Thelma's and out of the hospital.
Today she was able to go to a friend's house for Christmas along with Thelma and Jan. She also got the opportunity to go down to the river and walk by it for a bit. She told Sam she got her walker wheels muddy enough that she had to get them washed off in the water.
Being able to get outside and get the fresh air and be by the river was a Christmas gift in itself.
Thanks to everyone for their thoughts and kindnesses the past few months she feels truly blessed. Being out of the hospital and going to a friend's house for the holiday is so much more than any of us would have even hoped for a few months ago.
It truly is a very Merry Christmas for Cosima and us today.
Today she was able to go to a friend's house for Christmas along with Thelma and Jan. She also got the opportunity to go down to the river and walk by it for a bit. She told Sam she got her walker wheels muddy enough that she had to get them washed off in the water.
Being able to get outside and get the fresh air and be by the river was a Christmas gift in itself.
Thanks to everyone for their thoughts and kindnesses the past few months she feels truly blessed. Being out of the hospital and going to a friend's house for the holiday is so much more than any of us would have even hoped for a few months ago.
It truly is a very Merry Christmas for Cosima and us today.
checked out
It is official Cosima checked out today and is now at Thelma's house. The next stage has truly begun.
3 months might seem like a long time but when we were aware of the full extent of her injuries we couldn't have imagined she would be at her mom's house for Christmas. Her progress so far has surpassed our expectations and hopes.
She and Thelma ran some errands to get a few items they still needed. When Sam spoke with her this evening she was laying in her bed watching a movie.
They were even able to pick up a small Christmas tree to help get in the holiday spirit though with her out of the nursing center I don't think they need much help. Thelma had put up a few decorations but she hasn't been home much since she has been staying close to Cosima.
Her legs are still pretty swollen and she can definitely feel it when she has been doing the physical therapy or walking quite a bit like she did today. Hopefully the swelling will start to subside but it is to be expected at this point. She is still pretty sore and stiff but is getting around very well with her walker.
Her digestive problems have improved quite a bit in the last 5 days. Now that she is at Thelma's and eating all of her own food she is hoping this will continue.
She is very happy to be checked out. Because of all the activity today her appt at UNMH was postponed as it was scheduled for tomorrow.
One of the things that made her the happiest was being able to cut off her hospital wrist bracelet today. That truly makes it official when you no longer have that on your wrist and after over three months she was ready for it to be gone.
3 months might seem like a long time but when we were aware of the full extent of her injuries we couldn't have imagined she would be at her mom's house for Christmas. Her progress so far has surpassed our expectations and hopes.
She and Thelma ran some errands to get a few items they still needed. When Sam spoke with her this evening she was laying in her bed watching a movie.
They were even able to pick up a small Christmas tree to help get in the holiday spirit though with her out of the nursing center I don't think they need much help. Thelma had put up a few decorations but she hasn't been home much since she has been staying close to Cosima.
Her legs are still pretty swollen and she can definitely feel it when she has been doing the physical therapy or walking quite a bit like she did today. Hopefully the swelling will start to subside but it is to be expected at this point. She is still pretty sore and stiff but is getting around very well with her walker.
Her digestive problems have improved quite a bit in the last 5 days. Now that she is at Thelma's and eating all of her own food she is hoping this will continue.
She is very happy to be checked out. Because of all the activity today her appt at UNMH was postponed as it was scheduled for tomorrow.
One of the things that made her the happiest was being able to cut off her hospital wrist bracelet today. That truly makes it official when you no longer have that on your wrist and after over three months she was ready for it to be gone.
prepping for the move
Cosima is getting ready for her move to Thelma's house on the 22nd. She got a new walker that she will be using - it is very similar to her current one. She is working on the details to make sure she is all ready to go.
Currently she is packing up her belongings and Thelma is working on getting her house ready for her new housemate.
Tomorrow she will have physical therapy since it is a holiday week and her therapy will be cut short. Right now it looks like she will go into therapy a couple of times a week after she leaves the nursing facility.
Several have asked for Thelma's address so here it is:
134 Camino Azul Box 14
Jemez Pueblos, Nm 87024
Cosima is very excited to be on to the next stage very shortly.
Currently she is packing up her belongings and Thelma is working on getting her house ready for her new housemate.
Tomorrow she will have physical therapy since it is a holiday week and her therapy will be cut short. Right now it looks like she will go into therapy a couple of times a week after she leaves the nursing facility.
Several have asked for Thelma's address so here it is:
134 Camino Azul Box 14
Jemez Pueblos, Nm 87024
Cosima is very excited to be on to the next stage very shortly.
throwing snowballs
It turns out physical therapy can be fun! Cosima told one of her physical therapists that she was tired of being inside doing her therapy and asked that they go outside.
It had snowed there (seems the cold weather and snow is affecting the U.S. all over) and the therapist had her throwing snowballs at him. Not to worry she was being very careful to not loose her balance. The therapist was hiding behind trees and she was pelting him with snowballs.
Sounds like a whole new way to receive therapy and use your arm muscles. Maybe this will become the new physical therapy gold standard when it snows. It definitely made her smile and changed up her routine. I wish we had enough snow left to get in my own snowball fight.
Sorry for the delayed post but Sam had been trying to reach her for a few days and hadn't been able to reach her. It turns our there is something wrong with her phone. If you have been calling she is not ignoring you. If you want to speak with Cosima call the nursing center directly.
As for Christmas she is already making plans to go to Michael and Linda's house for Christmas dinner if she is up for it and not too tired from the process of being checked out.
We are hoping for more snow in New Mexico so Cosima can keep working on her snowball making and throwing skills. We will wish for snow in Seattle as well so we can keep up with her when we see her next. We don't want to loose the snowball fight or really we just want to hold our own. In fact it might not be a bad idea for all of us to get in some practice so she doesn't take us by surprise.
getting ready for Thelma's
Sam spoke with Cosima yesterday and she was a bit sore from all the physical therapy this past week. She is taking the weekend to recover a bit and get ready to start the process again.
On Monday she is going to check out the place where she would have ongoing physical therapy as an out patient when she is at Thelma's. The facility is about 45 minutes away from the house so it shouldn't be too far to drive for her appointments.
She is still having a few digestive issues but said she is going to "power through them" and with time is thinking it will improve.
Having the date to go home is very exciting and Cosima and Thelma are making plans to ensure she will be comfortable there and that her space is set up. Someone has offered a new bed for the bedroom and they are working on other things to ensure it all is ready for her. The 22nd will be here soon so they want to have it all set up.
On Monday she is going to check out the place where she would have ongoing physical therapy as an out patient when she is at Thelma's. The facility is about 45 minutes away from the house so it shouldn't be too far to drive for her appointments.
She is still having a few digestive issues but said she is going to "power through them" and with time is thinking it will improve.
Having the date to go home is very exciting and Cosima and Thelma are making plans to ensure she will be comfortable there and that her space is set up. Someone has offered a new bed for the bedroom and they are working on other things to ensure it all is ready for her. The 22nd will be here soon so they want to have it all set up.
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