New Year Update from Alan Wade
As the New Year dawns (new decade, according to some), Lucia seems to continue on what seems to be a slow but still steady approach to recovery. She continues to attend therapy appointments five days each week, some times with multiple appointments each day. We look forward to her knee healing with rest—she can exercise up to but not exceeding the point of pain, but has to avoid her beloved long walks. During a recent visit, I observed two days of one hour workouts, during which she was able to use the elliptical trainer and the stationery bike, in addition to working on her rehab exercises at home.
Other issues include the double vision, which may eventually respond to surgery if it does not heal by itself, and the more subtle effects of the severe concussion which she experienced on October 11, including the loss of her sense of smell. She is highly disciplined (as always) in her approach to getting her life back, although impatience is a problem.
She did venture out rather tentatively during the holiday season to several social events. These were healing in nature, but extremely fatiguing.
As a father who almost lost two daughters within a ten month space (my oldest daughter died in December, 2008), I am overwhelmed with joy that Lucia is still very much with us. Along with family and friends who love and respect her, I look forward to her becoming healthy and strong again, and returning to an active life.
Lucia, we were thinking about you tonight and hope that you are feeling better. We hope you enjoyed your Christmas and you get a lot better this year. When you do get better, we would love to meet you. Lauren and Megan Lazzarini
Lucia (and family) – glad to see the update has positive progress! Your spirit and determination seem to be doing wonders for you (and all your hard work)…keep it up. Don’t let impatience win, slow and steady always wins out.
Loosh; I’m learning to skate (ski-skate) and it’s humbling (think elephant on roller blades). I haven’t learned anything from the ground (literally) up for a long time, and you’re my inspiration when I get frustrated and impatient. I have to learn to relax and move slowly and not think about getting anywhere particular in any particular time frame. Alan; your note is especially poignant this month. I’m thinking of all of you.
Lucia, still thinking about you and pulling for you. I’m checking your dad’s updates all the time. It’s good to hear you’re still on the mend… and I had no idea you’d lost a sister; what a terrible thing. I’m so sorry.
Keeping you in my heart. All of my best, always, still, continuing, etc. xox Lisa
Lucia, we are grateful for your dad’s updates and to know you are making good progress. We think of you often and wish you the best as you continue on the road to recovery.
keep up the good work..we still think of you and pray for your recovery every day. Your family is also in our prayers. Again we thank your Dad for his updates.