Happy Mother's Day to all you lovely mothers. Haley's mom was even in good spirits this evening. Liz, Brad and I gave Myra a card and gift from us, Haley and Trent. She was so appreciative.
Brad and I went to the 5:00pm visitation to spend time with Haley. She was sleepy but in a good mood as far as we could tell.
Trent, his daughter Abby, and Liz went music shopping today. They got her an inexpensive MP3 (in case it walks off from her room) and six perfect-for-Haley CDs. Liz put one in a CD walkman, and Haley started jamming out to "Your Love" by The Outfield. She wiggled around and moved her hands and head. As I type, we are downloading the following: Now That's What I Call Dance Classics, Now That's What I Call Club Hits, SNL 25 Years Musical Performances, Girl Power, and Rock of the 80s. Can't you see Haley jamming out to all these songs!?
As for her condition, she is taking even bigger breaths on her own, the swelling continues to reduce, her coloring is better, temperature is low-grade which is normal, and she is moving around more and more. The nurse said the only time Haley called her this afternoon was to find out when the next visitation would take place.
Trent said the next surgery won't take place tomorrow but instead on Thursday. It will be performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons with the goal of reconstructing her cheek bones and roof of mouth. Afterward, her jaws will be wired. My assumption is the ventilator can't remain if she is wired - total assumption on my part. Trent has been practicing talking without moving jaws in hopes Haley will be able to communicate verbally soon.
She really wants her wedding rings and rubbed her ring finger today. Trent explained she has to sign for them and they are secure in a safe at The Med until she can sign. He put his wedding band on her finger and told her to wear that for a while. She rubbed it and quickly realized that was his and waived at him as to say, "You didn't trick me."
Pray for Haley's close friend Liz. She is the farthest away of all her pals, so it was really difficult for her to leave Memphis tonight. She stayed as late as she could and left after the 5:00pm visit. She was going to drive a few hours and find a hotel to sleep for tonight then go into work tomorrow afternoon. Liz is a wonderful woman. If you have the chance to meet her, you will understand why Haley and she are such close friends, even eight hours away.
Trent and Haley's parents are tired. So please also pray for them to have the endurance it's going to take to get through the immediate hospital phase of recovery. Thankfully, they are leaving the hospital more frequently between visits and staying at a relative's friend's condo downtown with an amazing view of the river. Trent said it is so relaxing to sit on the balcony and watch the river. Bless his soul.
Of course, it goes without saying, continue praying for Haley. Let's pray hard and often for her physical and emotional recovery.
Good night,
Christie
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