September 28, 2007
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Hillary is RAPIDLY improving!!!!
Hello everyone….this is NOT a “Coltharp exaggeration!” Your eyes are reading the title for today’s update correctly…..this statement was told to me by someone assessing Hillary tonight at Vanderbilt.
This is Ashley and as many of you know my mom is in Paducah getting organized and planning Hillary’s next move. I know you must be thinking…..Shawn getting organized? Now THIS I have to see! To tell you the truth I can hardly believe it either!
With that said allow me to tell you what was told to me tonight by Hillary’s Healthcare TEAM. They explained to me that Hillary was at a Rancho Level 2-3 yesterday and today she is at a FULL BLOWN Level 3 with a few steps of Level 4 being complete. I am THRILLED! WE are thrilled! YOU should be thrilled! It is truly because of each of your prayers that she is rapidly improving (I just love saying that…..rapidly improving) GOD IS GOOD and he is listening to all of your prayers.
We all know that Hillary will have a long road ahead of her but as our bracelets read “one day at a time” let me tell you today……
She made it to a full 3 and on her way to 4. The nurses say if she progresses the rest of the weekend the way she has these last few days then she WILL be at a 4. To be at a 4 gets her into Stallworth and that is a GREAT thing.
She was swinging her right leg back and forth and putting it on the bed when I was on the phone with my parents telling them this story. It made me laugh because it was like she was saying….”seriously I am bored here!”
She is almost off of the catheter and the trach is getting closer and closer to coming out completely
She is hugging me DAILY and even turning her head to kiss me!!!! I promise I will never get mad or fight with her again when this is finally over. Each of you are my witness
Today when asked by a nurse what a particular tube does…..Hillary knew the answer and lifted it to her mouth (which is where the tube goes for mouth care)
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!!
Thank you to everyone a million times over. I don’t know how those words, a thank you card, or anything else we can say or do would ever show each of you how humbled we are by your love and support.
I love you all and I know we are getting closer every day to throwing that big HILLARY’S BETTER AND THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING Party
Enjoy your weekend, wear your seatbelts and don’t forget to hug those you love and tell them what they mean to you everyday xoxoxoo
Comments (7)
Praise God! I continue to think about and pray for your family. Continue to give God the praise for what he is doing in Hillary’s life. She sounds like an amazing woman! With a family like hers she has a lot to fight for!
Thank God are prayers are working!!!!!!!!!
Such GREAT news! Thanks Ashley for a Great report. Hill, you go girl! The Lovett Family is cheering for ya, And are so excited about your improvments. We pray several times daily for you sweetheart, and of course for the one’s taking care of you, and your entire family. Hill, our wishes and pray is that you have a Great day today and a better one tomorrow! We love ya, and will not stop asking God’s blessing on you and your family.
Lovett Family
Oh my goodness!!! How awesome!! I think about Hillary everyday that I come onto the trauma unit and pass her old room!! I’m so thankful that you guys keep up this site!!! Praise the Lord for His grace and mercy on us and Hillary. What a miracle she is!! I’m just so freakin’ excited after reading this… I’m even crying a little! Gosh. I just don’t know what to say. Way to go Hillary!!
Wow! That’s got to be such a boost!
What great news!! Can’t wait to see all of you tomorrow and give everyone big hugs!!
XOXO
We are so happy to hear the great news that Hillary is RAPIDLY improving. We just want the Coltharp family and Hillary to know that we are praying and thinking of you all - thru out the day – every day. Keep fighting Hill, We love ya, Amy and David Wheatley