Its been such a busy week; Julie and I are trying to work some and at the same time come to the rehab center and spend time every evening. We also are trying to catch the educational classes here during the day at the hospital so we can understand all that is happening with Molly. This week we had a class on spinal cord injuries and the ways most people are affected by the severe trauma in their particular area. We also sat through therapy and learned some techniques of stretching and movements for Molly's limbs. And... we were given a short tutorial on how to operate Moo's new ride.

"The Ride" as seen in the picture is operated with a joy stick. (Molly can't operate it this week, so we'll try for next week.) This buggy will travel up to 10 mph, will recline to near horizontal, has lumbar support as well as auto seat and feet adjustments. There are other adjustments that can be made and we will all learn how to make them.

Molly swears that the rehab people enjoy pain! She is convinced they smile and are really motivated when a patient cries out in pain!!! After a therapy session she is totally exhausted. (see pics)

Movement in Molly's right arm is SLOWLY getting better. There is a little more movement this week than last. No movement in her fingers.

Left arm can be lifted A LITTLE!!! There is a brace on the left arm now which has a small hydraulic cylinder that aids in bending the arm. Bionic Molly! It can be seen in photos posted yesterday.

In addition to the arms... some tingling sensation has moved downward from the neck to the chest area. Slight, but it is there.

There is nothing going on in the legs right now EXCEPT... Julie was doing some things for Molly last night on her bed and as she was talking, she was saying that God would breathe life back into her legs. As she said this Julie blew air on Molly's feet. Molly, who can't see at that angel said, "Mom, what did you do?"
We hope it truly was felt. This is our #1 prayer right now that Moll's legs will begin to wake up!!! We thank God for the healing that He has begun to do in Molly and ask for full and complete healing.

Another concern is for the hospital to allow Molly to stay longer in rehab. Because of limited payments her insurance will make, the hospital cannot afford to keep her longer than July. We are still praying for a bed at Shepard's Spinal Center in Atlanta.

The pain that Molly feels is in her neck and shoulders. Its been a little over 2 weeks since they replaced the vertebrae and fused C4,5,6,7. It is very painful for her to move; sitting in the chair is a very laborious trial. She cannot sit up for very long without the pain becoming too much. At the same time... yet another doctor came in and said that Molly needed to start reducing the pain medicine.

Tomorrow is the 4th of July. We plan to take Molly outside at dark-thirty to see the firework display that will be displayed on Harbor Island, next to Davis Island this hospital is on. (See the pic of downtown and the water from her window!)

Everyone have a great weekend and catch updates next week!

God Bless you and your family!!!