Lucia Wade December update #2
Cody giving Bella some room
The news about Lucia’s condition is mostly good. She had more dental surgery yesterday to repair her displaced front teeth, and was encouraged by the removal of the metal bar from her mouth which makes her feel more “normal”. More time is required for her teeth to fuse to the bone again, but she is delighted that she did not have to resort to pain-relieving medication. She will be on a soft food diet for a while.
Her home physical therapy/conditioning regimen is both challenging and rewarding. She has increased her time on the elliptical trainer. The second opinion received last week regarding her knee injury was encouraging : The ACL appears to be fine, and the PCL may not require surgery. However, a severe bone contusion was discovered, probably from the initial impact of the accident. This requires avoidance of all but very moderate impact activities , giving the bone 6 months to heal. The orthopedic surgeon will take another look next month.
The effects of the concussion remain the most challenging and perhaps least remediable and predictable results of the accident. She remains highly disciplined in her approach to various therapeutic sessions. Progress is slow, but steady.
She has asked me to tell all of you—new friends and old—how much she appreciates your messages of support. Her biggest disappointment about her current condition is that she is unable to respond. As her father, I am left with the pleasant duty to tell all of you who read this that she appreciates your continued interest and support more than any words of mine can convey.
Those close to her continue to be optimistic and supportive. Not the least of these are the various critters in her life. The attached recent photo of Lucia’s canine companion Cody could be captioned :”Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!” Submitted 12/17/09 by Alan Wade, Officer Lucia’s father.
We love you Lucia! Get better soon.
Please give her may best. Her story is off the chart. I’ll continue to pray for health and for your family. I’m a reserve for Concord pd, she is still my sister. God’s blessing.
Happy Holidays Lucia and Monica…Hope you got my card. Jeneane Kucker(Hood) told me that she would deliver it for me. I am glad to hear that you are making continuous progress and I want you to know that you are in my thoughts. Ray and Andrew send their love as well.
Keep up the great progress, Lucia, and hope you come back soon! Happy Holidays to you and all of your loved ones!
Happy holidays. I am glad to hear that you are making progress. Our prayers are with you and I look forward to seeing you back at work when you are ready.
Sincerely, The Peters family
Lucia, you probably don’t know this, but you have been constant in my prayers since the day of your accident. I am so grateful to hear of your progress (thank you, Alan) and will keep you close in thought for continued and complete healing. You are tremendously missed, Lucia….the halls here at the department lack your bright spirit and cheerful smile. Wishing you and your family all the best!
Lucia, it’s great to hear how your progress is comming along. Happy Holidays to you, Monica and your family. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Lucia, hope your holiday is a good one for you and your family. Keep up the hard work. It will surely pay off.
So good to hear the positive progress, YOU are a champ Lucia!!!!
Much love and prayer and support from the Sulonen Clan… Also, we moved into our own “home” and it is just down the hill from you so….. when able we will have to treat you and Monica to dinner! -SS
Happy Holidays Lucia. I hope your progress continues at a speedy pace. Hope to see you back soon.