April 5, 2012
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A busy week for Hillary
It’s been a busy week for Hillary….as is every week. She begins her days getting ready for a day full of therapies. While each of us have our own morning routine and set of schedules, Hillary’s routine before heading out the door often takes her 2 1/2 hours or more. It’s not that her morning routine is much different than for rest of us – a quick bite to eat, shower and dress for the day. But for Hillary, the motor side of her brain just won’t let her engage and progress as quickly as others. Every step is slow and deliberate, but even if there was no physical challenge to her gate and pace, it’s her brain that just can’t cognitively help her engage quickly. There is no sense in rushing her because it just makes no difference and only frustrates her. And while therapists continue to work with her to narrow the timeline of readiness, there remains little progress to date on that goal. But she’s not giving up.
Each day she has a full schedule of therapies from OT, PT, Speech, Counseling, and more. As she says, “her time does not feel like her own”. But here is something that IS Hillary’s own: The chance to save lives from distracted driving. Please watch this 8 minute documentary provided by Kentucky’s Office of Highway Safety and our joint mission to save lives. Saving lives is Hillary’s heart’s desire.
Please spread the word for Hillary. Her 8 minute documentary link below
