March 7, 2022 Next Step in Sight

Andrea Pearl continues to make progress. She's moving her right arm a lot more, so in concert with her perfectly fine left side this lets her do some 2-handed activities.  Happily, she is more “herself” each day, too.


A few more visitors, yesterday her cousin Todd from Alexandria was there, last week a couple local friends. If you want to visit, please be sure to check in with Laura and/or Ed to prevent cross-ups.


The big news is that she may head home late next week… again, dates are vague and depend on the docs determining her readiness. Updates as soon as more is known!


In the meantime, work is underway to make Andrea & Ed’s home a safe, easy to navigate place. The spaces are now more cleared and open; help continue this effort by considering transient gifts such as flowers, plants, food, etc. Think “items that don’t need a permanent spot in the panoply.”


Keep those prayers and positive thoughts coming, they really do make a difference.

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