Plan B

Kathy just said, "It could have been far worse." A great realization for her to have. Hard to believe after everything she has been through. Ted gave us the photo tour last night starting with the scene of the accident...amazing, and YES, it could have been far worse. She is lucky to be alive! We are lucky she is alive. I cannot stop seeing her strength in every move she makes and every conversation she has with the nurses, OT's, Dr.'s and so on.
Her pain level is still getting up there. They tried to give her a block to make her comfortable for 24 hours but it really didn't work completely.
She just got back from x-rays and is feeling tired. I tried to put her down for a nap but she needs to update Jessica first. So sweet. Then hopefully she will sleep for awhile. Deep down I know she won't because she has been acting like a child that fights sleep in fear of missing something. Her thirst for life? Maybe it's the hostess in her wanting to entertain her "out-of-town" friends.
This is my last blog as it has been a quick weekend and time to go back to Colorado early in the morning. I don't feel comfotable leaving her right now. I wish I had the flexibility and means to stay for 6 months to get her on her feet again. I know she is in great hands with Ted and all of her girlfriends but still so sad to leave her.
I have never had so much fun in a hospital before. I feel so much better knowing we helped her in some small way or anyway at all. The shower was most gratifying. I have never seen anyone enjoy running water in their hair so much.
I hope she has an easy transition at home. First obsticle will be the toilets. A wheelchair won't fit as they are enclosed. They need to find a wheelchair, shower chair, toilet chair, etc. Oh the things we take for granted. There will be more obsticles, however, nothing Ted and Kathy can't face together. Their love is beautiful, undying and productive. It is truely inspiring.
Jeanelle found the perfect plaque for Kathy "Life is all about how you handle Plan B." I know she will make the best of Plan B.
We love you Kathy, more today than ever before. You are an inspiration to all of us. Your Colorado girls "Team Pain Relief" is always here for you so call on us anytime!
Till we dance again,
Danielle, Jeanelle and Suzanne