Hello family, friends, and everyone who has been so supportive!!

It’s been a little over 10 months since Sonja was hospitalized and it’s time for an update on her recovery progress!  She has been working tirelessly to achieve her current status and we are so proud of her motivation and remarkable attitude.

Sonja is walking well, without support, and on her treadmill she has logged a 15 minute mile.  She has also traveled to a friend’s wedding back east and walked 5 miles in a single day.  There are times when her balance is still difficult, but the progression is constant.

Her physical and occupational therapies are ongoing each week, and Sonja also goes to a local gym
3 X week to strengthen and improve coordination of her body.  
All activities are very effective at keeping the forward momentum of her recovery.

Thankfully her vision in her left eye has improved enough that surgery is no longer indicated, and she has a glasses prescription now that allows her to see with both eyes which helps everything from walking, balance, proprioception, and life in general!  She hopes in several months she will be able to regain her driving license, which will be so welcome!

Her return to work is not imminent as typing, writing, and reading, as well as driving are still difficult.  She is working on improving the control of her right hand and has just purchased a ‘smart glove’ type of product designed to help retrain her brain and hand to function together.  It works through an electrical stimulation, and has good reviews on its efficacy for stroke patients. 

Fortunately, she has long term disability insurance which allows her the time to focus on her recovery.  She is motivated and determined, and knows that the coming months are critical for regaining movement, healing her brain, and working towards returning to her life before the stroke!  

Grateful doesn’t begin to describe how appreciative she (and her “team”!) are for all of your love, messages, help, acts of support, gifts, etc., but most of all, for being part of her life through this journey.  

We are sending our very best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving and holiday season ahead.  

With love, gratitude, and our heartfelt thanks,

Sonja and family