Hi!

Our update for Caring Bridge is overdue, but I send this near Thanksgiving to say how grateful we are for all your care and support.  The positive energy, prayers and love you send are truly felt by Kat and our family!

Fall in Atlanta is always beautiful, and this year is particularly striking!  It’s the season of change and as the leaves are floating in the air and parading their spectacular colors, I’ve watched Kat’s miraculous changes with equal awe. 

It’s crazy to think that three months have passed since our world was turned upside down.  Kat and I have created a new routine which includes lots of moments of deep, sometimes hard reflection,  continued Netflix binging, more reading, and many laughs, too.   We’ve recently enjoyed celebrating a friend’s wedding, the Avett Brothers in concert, and the Democratic debate live (now that will get your juices flowing!).   Kat even has a great new haircut!

With steadfast persistence and tons of occupational therapy, Kat’s arm movement is vastly improved.  She is still sleeping 10-12 hours a night which the neurologist encourages, but when she’s up, she is moving!  The number of Doctor appointments has decreased and the time for the next surgery has finally arrived.  The new surgery, scheduled for Dec. 10, will be to reconnect the nerve in her arm.  Lots of ways to do that, but bottom line is that post-surgery will be a waiting game of about eight months to see if it was successful!   We are very hopeful!    Keep your fingers crossed!

We had another serendipitous moment a few weeks ago when we found out one of our neighbors, Dr. Don Freeman,  was Kat’s admitting doctor the night of the accident.  He never knew her real name since “Copper Mountain” was on her ID.  Small world…

Bigger picture, is it is heartbreaking to hear of new tragedies and life stopping events which occur each day.  We pass the same love and support you sent us on to our fellow Caring Bridge patients and to all those who are suffering.   

It’s difficult and feels somewhat counter-intuitive to always remain grateful.  Yet, gratitude is such a help in times like these and in all times.
Thank you to each of you.

Happy belated Thanksgiving!

Kat’s Mom, Katy