I spoke to Jeanie's husband, Russ today. It is with a somewhat lighter heart I can post that she is making progress in the right direction.
She was able to swallow four out of five spoons of water. Hopefully this ability will continue to improve.
When two people are in the room, she watches the person who is talking and is now alert enough to watch some television. She also has been able to sit in a chair, with support.
Jeanie is doing well with her physical therapy. Her left arm movement ability is great and her left leg is quite good. The very affected right arm is beginning to respond to the electric (electronic???) therapy with contractions in the muscles. Her right leg is slower to respond, which the therapist says is normal.
It is encouraging that Jeanie was able to pass Russ' hat to him from one side of the bed to the other. What a difference a few weeks makes! Hopefully, these small victories will lead to bigger ones. When Russ asked if she would like him to arrange for her hair to be done, she gave a quick thumbs up.
The road she travels continues to be long and arduous, but if anyone can do it, it's our friend Jeanie. Thanks for your healing thoughts and prayers. Her Winnipesaukee.com card should be going out tomorrow. Sorry for the delay.
You all mean so much to her and she is going to love it.