July 9, 2007

We have big news today. Amanda drove yesterday for the very first time since her accident. She drove part of the way from her home to Christine and Gene's house, so it was very familiar terrritory! Kurt was with her the whole time and was nervous enough for both of them, but she did great. Not sure when she'll be ready to drive independently, but this was a great first step.

In other news, she's scheduled to go in for some surgery to that bothersome foot on August 10. The tendons have become shortened because of the long time she was unable to use it. The result is that she is currently unable to put the foot flat on the ground. The surgery will be to cut the tendons and enable her to more mobility in that foot and make her walking much easier. She'll have the surgery and then be in a cast for 8 weeks. She's not at all nervous about it and is looking forward to the day she can put her foot flat on the ground.

Until next time, we hope everyone had a great Independence Day and is enjoying their summer.