An Update

Yesterday marked 4 weeks since my accident. I’m sure most of you are curious to know about my road to recovery, so I’m here to give you all an update.

The past few days have been full of doctor appointments and therapies and hanging around the house. Monday I had to wake up bright and early for a 9 am speech therapy appointment. Straight after that was a physical therapy appointment. During physical therapy, my left shoulder was taped up for support. Soon enough, I’ll be getting a sling.

On Tuesday, I went over to The Home Depot to purchase paint samples with my mom. We’ll hopefully be painting my room sooner than later. I then had a doctor appointment at 4:15, which unfortunately required me to get a shot and a finger prick. While I’m freaking out about getting the shot, I then learn that I received two shots in the stomach each day when I was in the hospital (which I remember none of that).
Now today is Wednesday. I slept for twelve hours last night without waking up, which is definitely a change since leaving the hospital. This afternoon I did laundry, which actually came from my suitcase that I had yet to unpack from the beach when I went July 2-9. Since I was in the hospital right after that, I never had any time to even unpack! I also went to Starbucks with my sister to use their Internet. Then we went on over to Wal-Mart where I purchased paint brushes and a puzzle.

I learned that my grandma from Arkansas will be flying in tomorrow to see me. I also learned that my cousins and aunt and uncle (a family of 7) will be driving up from North Carolina to see me next week. I’m excited to have family visitors and I know it’ll be great.

The most frequent question that I’m asked is: how are you? Well I’m doing okay. I get better and make improvements each day, like showering without help, being able to walk down the steps without holding onto the railing, and being able to sleep well. Those things bring joy to my life, but there are also frustrations that come with the healing process. My shoulder still hurts. My shoulder has ugly scars and scabs from the accident. I can’t go places for very long because I just get tired and need to sit down. School can’t be possible right now, and I still am not sure what’s going to happen with that. It worries me because I’m a senior now; I need to get into college. Hopefully I’ll be able to pass my classes. I pray and hope that I’ll have the strength to make it through a full school day.

Pictures of my car right after the accident will be coming soon! :) I’m excited to share.