Update on Haley, 05/18/10

There is major news to share - Haley may be going home this Thursday or Friday! Isn't this the best news you've heard all day?! I just had a quick visit with her and Myra. Myra asked me to get some more supplies because they were getting settled in. When I arrived, Haley said, "I'm going home." This is proof of God's work for Haley to progress so well and quickly.

Nothing can top her going home, but there is more. She is completely wireless - no IV or feeding tube. The trach tube was reduced today to a really small size, so she can talk just fine! The swelling continues to reduce and her left eye looks better each day. She feels confident the trach will come out all together tomorrow.

Another big step today was her hair. She had it buzzed all over to be the same length. She talked about it a couple times, but I didn't want to share in case she changed her mind. Last night, she told me she would rock the short cut for a while. Before her parents left Corinth today, Haley's good friend Amber buzzed her dad's hair also. They have matching buzz cuts.

Her spirits are high with this good news and visits with friends today. Micaela and another friend from Corinth, Annie, had good visits. She was grateful for them coming to see her. I only know of one other person who has as many true friends as Haley.

As for next steps if she is released from the hospital this week, she has an appointment with her eye doctor next Monday. She may be in Memphis a couple days during the upcoming weeks for doctor appointments. I sent Myra a text asking if the other surgeries will be outpatient or overnight, etc., but haven't received a response yet.

This may be one of the shortest updates of all, but this news is amazing and stands all on its own.

Good night,
Christie