Graduation Day
Friday was a big day: Mom graduated from radiation therapy and left the hospital! She was presented with a graduation certificate signed by the Edwards Cancer Center staff for completing her prescribed course of radiation therapy with courage, strength and a positive attitude. And then, back in her room, she was transferred to a wheelchair and rolled out of room 210 for good, and the oncology unit staff on duty stood in the hallway cheering and hugging Mom as she left for the rehab hospital. After 44 days at Harris Methodist HEB, Mom had made many friends in the oncology ward, and it was touching to see how happy and proud they were to see her move on to rehab. We took a few photos and will add them to this post soon.
Friday night and Saturday were all about settling into her new room at Reliant Mid-Cities Rehabilitation Hospital. She had a great day today, and there are a lot of things we like about the new facility. (So far the food is great!) When we're a little more clear-headed, we'll add a few stories and photos. Also, Mom does not have therapy on Sundays, so tomorrow is a nice quiet day; other days of the week will bring an aggressive schedule of therapy (1.5 hours in the morning and again in the afternoon), so she'll be busy - she's excited and ready for it.
For now, we're enormously thankful to have Mom out of the acute hospital and into a place that's quiet, bright and cheerful, where she can start rebuilding her muscles and improving her speech so she can come home to us as soon as possible.
Strength does not come from physical capacity.
It comes from an indomitable will. - Mahatma Gandhi
It comes from an indomitable will. - Mahatma Gandhi
8 comments:
Thank you for the update Sara. Praise God that Judy was able to move to a rehab facility! We continue to pray for Judy's recovery and for strength and comfort to the family.
David and Damaris Thorn
Congratulations!!!! I love reading all about how Mrs. Worrell its improving... Happy that she is on the way to recovery!!!! Love it!!! Does she have all her pictures on her new wall???
Congrats Mrs. Worrell! I am so happy to hear that you are getting so much better! I am so proud! I can't wait to see the pictures you guys have in store, and I'm betting Mrs. Worrell looks GREAT!
This books is coming to an end Mrs. Worrell, and I'm positive it's gonna be a happily-ever-after! :)
Love you and hopefully see you soon!
Way to go Judy! I am son proud and inspired by your courage and the courage of your family. You are awesome. Love you, Pam Ochoa
Way to go Judy! I am son proud and inspired by your courage and the courage of your family. You are awesome. Love you, Pam Ochoa
oops!! I am so proud of you.
Pam
I should have listened during the ratiocination part of your lessons:)
Yay! So glad you guys are out of the hospital and on to rehab...one step closer to home! Is she going to be doing chemo? ALL OF YOU as a family have done a wonderful job being supportive and encouraging and working hard! Keep up the good work! Can't wait to hear all about Mrs. Worrell's continued improvements while in rehab. Did they giveyou an estimated time of how long she will be in rehab?
Thanks for the continued updates.
Love,
Amy Tweet
Thanks everyone!
Mom just finished a round of chemo (Temodar) and will be taking a break for a little while. She'll get another 5 day boost dosage in a few weeks, I think. And she's being evaluated in therapy this week, so by the end of the week we should know the plan and approximately how long she'll be here. It's a beautiful place, though, and the staff seems great, so she's happy to be here!
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