Today out of no where Bailey's right hand went numb. Suddenly there was no pain reaction and she couldn't feel it when I tickled the back of her hand. She freaked out and started crying. I asked her what was wrong and try as she might she just couldn't formulate a complete sentence. The more she struggled the more she cried. The more she cried,, the more she struggled. It was an ugly cycle of frustration and in the midst of it my brain started screaming SHE HAD ANOTHER STROKE! Well this was not the case. She was just working her self into a frenzy and her brain didn't know what to do.
In the middle of the panic, the tears and my feeling of helplessness I simply sat there holding the now numb hand, not knowing what to do to help. When she was finally able to calm down she turned and looked at me and squeezed my hand. It was such a natural act that I was sure I was imagining it so I asked her to do it again and she did. She squeezed my fingers so tightly that it hurt!
About an hour later the numbness subsided but the mobility did not. While she still doesn't have the power to fully extend the fingers she can close them and it is a great start.
OMG! Bailey! Woot! I miss you guys so much! I don't have words to describe how proud I am of my resilient sister. At this rate, by time I come home again she will be able to drive to the airport to pick me up! How are the rest of the arm movements going? Updates! I need updates!
ReplyDeleteMrs. Carlson and Bailey,
ReplyDeleteYou dont know me but I am a fellow soldier that knows your son and brother. I just wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers. Carlson and I got the opportunity to work together for a month or so on this deployment. He is a great guy and I know that he is a wonderful son and brother. Good luck in your recovery and god bless! SPC Cora Bowen