It may be cloudy & chilly outside but not in Rm. 201! After a great night's sleep at the Ronald McDonald House (can't say enough good things about that place), we're ready to "go to work" again today. As I write Allie is sitting in her chair waiting for breakfast. Yesterday at 11:30 we had a hard time getting her to sit in her chair for 30 minutes (pain & discomfort). Less than 24 hours later she's been sitting comfortably for almost an hour already. Amazing how the body recovers so quickly!!
Allie's voice is much stronger today which also makes her seem more herself. The breakfast she's waiting on is solid food, so her strength will come back rapidly now.
Just had to mention the phenomenal nursing staff around us. Last night after a full 12-hour shift, one of Allie's nurses from 5West came to visit before heading home to her family. This morning Allie's day nurse from the weekend here in the ICU stopped by to see her. These people go so far above & beyond the parameters of their job every day. Our well of gratitude is overflowing.
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Hi Allie & Huff family,
ReplyDeleteWe have been following the blog & are so happy to hear about ALlie's progress!! We are thinking of you & will keep you in our prayers.
Love,
The Long's (Mary, Greg, Julianna, Gregory & Jimmy)
That is such great news! We are so happy for you guys. Our God is an awesome God!!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Kathy
We have been following Allie's progress in Long valley, we were shouting for joy when we heard about her "new" heart. You are all in our thoughts daily, praying to give you strength to get well and home soon!
ReplyDeleteThe Prussack's
Wow, what an amazing recovery. Jack says, "I hope you get back to drawing soon." Sarah says, "I am so glad that you got your new heart." We're all thrilled for Allie and her new ticker—and her rallying back so quickly. T-rific news! Love, The Gillerlains
ReplyDeleteIt is so wonderful to hear how well Allie is doing! Sounds like she'll be "up" for her author visit tomorrow (read about it in the newspaper). It is great that she is sitting, eating, and talking. I keep her and all of the Huff family in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteKathy Meyers
Continued prayers for good health and healing. How amazing you all are! Praise God that all things are going well.
ReplyDeleteLove and prayers,
Heather Schmidt
The love that clearly surrounds Allie from everyone she meets will speed her recovery even more. Best wishes to all of you!
ReplyDeleteHi Huffs,
ReplyDeleteI am Alison Dorn and I just wanted to say that I am so glad that Allie has her new heart! My aunt and uncle are the Gillerains! So I have a connection with you in some way or another I guess. I also go to Good Shepard! I hear about Allie every Sunday! I am soooo happy that you are getting better! I hope that you are doing good in the hospital!
Best Wishes,
Alison Dorn
12yrs old
Good Shepard Church!
I pray for u!!