Day 29, 10 p.m. medical update

Sage is in the house!
She is doing things right now that are amazing and miraculous, given where we were just a short five days ago, or even two.
Today, Sage had Physical Therapy with Gina who worked her hard. Sage did so well that she got positioned in the green chair and stayed sitting up for three hours, looking out the window onto the green horizon. She proceeded for the rest of the afternoon to express herself and communicate with those around her by nodding yes or no, pointing at what she wanted, and looking at people. She laughed at postcards received of scantily dressed men (please keep those coming! as laughter is excellent medicine) and was very interested in hearing about her cousins. She was excited to hear that Alex had made the Junior Varsity Soccer team, knew that Christian was going to Virginia Tech,  that Luke would be going to Rome on Monday for the semester and Megan to Edinburgh.
She shed many a tear as Pop talked about Annapolis, eating crabs and ice cream, her spring break vacation in Florida, and returning to Guilford. She started to read cards from friends but was not able to continue, as her emotions got the better of her - which is understandable and also so healthy to express.
Remarkably, Sage now suctions her own mouth and secretions with the suctioning hose. It sounds like the one at the dentist, so Sage is involved in her own hygiene and care!
She smiled when she heard that Uncle Tim, Aunt Kira and Lucy were coming to visit next week, that Pop was going to be here for awhile and that Gramma was coming back next week. Having friends and family visit makes such a tremendous difference....
She expressed that she was thirsty and was able to take in cold ice water with a swab in her mouth (almost like a sponge lollipop that absorbs water).
Sage gesticulated that she wanted the blinds down in the room (it gets warm in the late afternoon) and have more of Narnia read to her. Book Two is now finished, so it is onto the next one: 'The Horse and his Boy'.
She exercised and flexed toes and feet on her own and lets people know when she is uncomfortable.
Sage is doing so well that Nurse Jane tomorrow will work on getting her outside, so stay tuned! Jane will also work on getting a land line in Room 12, so that she may take calls....
And medically, Sage is making remarkable strides and doing great, according to her medical team.
We give thanks for such a day and for your continued love, support, prayers and positive, positive energy and thoughts. Thank you.
Sleep well and blessings to all.