July 24

Melinda is working very hard and very exhausted by the end of the day. She is ready to get in bed to relax and sleep. Melinda's tube feedings and medicine is still put through the peg tube that is in her stomach. The tube feedings had been a 24 hr. continuous feed. They started her on a bolus feeding and she will get 1 can of feeding 3 times a day and then a continuous feed from 8:00 pm - 4:00 am. They want her to get used to feeling hungry. OT said she is dressing herself better but it's a struggle for her to dress with one hand. OT is having Melinda wear a splint on her right hand to keep her fingers straight. They will continue to modify the splint to keep the muscles stretched out to reduce the pain. PT got Melinda cinched up with the harness and walking on the treadmill. She walked 30 seconds longer than yesterday. Yea!! ST brought Melinda some more Dr. Pepper, applesauce and ice cream. She really enjoyed it. ST threw away the ice cream because it was melting and to thin.. Melinda was not happy. I told her she was lucky to get ice cream and she said... if you get it out of the trash we both can eat it. I laughed so hard! Melinda's voice is getting stronger and she has been busy talking to her friends and family on the phone. It's amazing hearing her voice!! Melinda is working hard and I am so proud of her. All the therapist said she is the best patient because she gives 150% and never gives up. Melinda needs your continued prayers. Thank you for all your support and prayers. God Bless you!