Day 11 - December 25, 2011 Christmas Day

We all have great faith that Bridgett will fully recover.  However, it is still hard for us at times.  Sometimes we cry, sometimes we are frustrated, sometimes we are angry.  It's a process we are going through.  It takes patience and we are trying to be very patient.  This is not the Christmas Day we ever wanted.  When Bridgett wakes up, it will be Christmas for us.  Sooner than later would be wonderful, but it will all be in the Lord's time as we know.  Perhaps she needs longer for her brain to heal and rest.  Whatever is best for her is definitely what we want. Bridgett was peaceful and resting today.  They are giving her Lortab because they think she is having pain after the surgery.  It seems to be helping but it makes her drowsy and still.  The only real change was that starting last night her fever broke and she has had a normal temperature all day.  A couple of times when her eyes were open they moved from left to right (or vice versa) but she was not tracking anything.  She continues to cross her ankles frequently.  I can't remember if I already said this but one of the nurses said that a neurosurgeon told them that their patients that cross legs, particularly right over left, have better outcomes.  Bridgett cross her legs every day, and almost always right over left.  Yesterday the neurosurgeon said he wanted physical therapy for Bridgett, but the nurse told him they wouldn't do passive therapy, where she is not awake.  However, Bridgett's nurse this morning just did therapy with her anyway. Today when the neurosurgeon came in he said he wanted her to start sitting up.  They repositioned the bed so that it was like a recliner.  She sat up that way for about two hours.   BTW--Bridgett's nurse this morning was St. Nick.  He was dressed in a Santa suit.  His name really is Nick and he was just trying to add to the holiday spirit.  Also, one of the therapists came by with his daughter and she played a couple of hymns on her violin.  All of my kids were here this morning and we got pictures with Bridgett.  My morning started out with tears, but soon became happier.