September 18, 2006

This month's picture is of our princess and her prince. The helmet was her recent birthday gift for him to use on his rock climbing expeditions. (Go figure that everyone involved with her recovery is now a believer in helmets!) She is at home and doing very well. Her attitude to therapy has come a long way now that she gets to sleep in her own bed at night. She has a companion each morning until she heads off to therapy (typical Princess fashion, she doesn't want to get out of bed until someone starts her shower for her!) Kurt picks her up at the end of the day and they spend their evenings like any other couple (except that she's still getting Kurt to make her dinner...once a princess, always a princess). She is still using her walker and her walking cane, but the wheelchair is a thing of the past and will be returned to the rehab center next week!

Although she's not quite ready to update the blog herself, she does read the blog and comments with regularity so feel free to leave her comments on her journey. In addition, she does carry her phone with her, so feel free to call her if you have the number. She doesn't always answer it, but when she does, the conversation is well worth the effort. (It's sometimes easier for her to focus when she's on the phone as it's less distracting.)

Finally, we have some updates from Christine. Amanda was taken out to lunch for her birthday by Christine and other local gal pals and they were fortunate enough to have a nice-looking waiter that "she was flirting with, saying "Nice butt!" each time he walked away! He thoroughly enjoyed the visit!" She also received a pair of new "...Lucky Jeans were from (the) group, replacing the pair that were cut off of her body on October 21st. She had a great time for her birthday!"

And from Christine on August 27th, "Today was spent at...(Kurt & Amanda's)...home trying to find space for Amanda’s “new” wardrobe, in addition to the many clothes she already owned prior to her injury. Amazing how much one small girl can own! We had to move most of her clothes to the guest closet, so we could organize everything that came from the apartment. Amanda went through many piles of clothing, only agreeing to throw out about 5 pairs of socks! Everything is so “beautiful” or “adorable”!

Kurt cooked a fabulous lunch over which we had great conversation. When we figured out what year they built this house, and when we all met, I said to Amanda that, “We’ve been friends for 8 years now.” “That’s not near long enough”, she replied. So sweet:)"