The Little Engine that Could....

Madelyn continues to chug along in her fight against all odds. She is much like the little engine that could....."I think I can, I think I can....I know I can, I know I can!!!" Whoo-Hooo!!!!!!! Go Maddy Go!!!! You are continuing to move forward and we are all cheering you on along the way.

Maddy had yet another good day yesterday. She walked again in physical therapy and continued to have sprints throughout the day. She cruised through the butterfly tunnel with her Mom, Dad, and physical therapist as well. We know how much Maddy loves butterflies, so this was a major positive for Mad. Being out of her room and w/ the butterflies! Yeah! She worked with her occupational and speech therapist, and worked in a quality nap or two. She still occupies the same bed in the ICU, but what I can tell you is that hands down, her room is the BEST! Nurses come in and take a moment to look at all of the cards, balloons, garland, and stuffed animals that seem to have taken over this once plain ICU room and even their faces light up! You cannot help but feel tons of love as you enter her room.

Today, they are going to try to change her trach. to a non-cuffed one to hopefully allow her to talk. We will have to wait and see as the day evolves. She will also moving up in her sprinting time to see how long she can last. Again, really big steps for our Maddy! She's one tough cookie though and I know she can do it! "I know I can, I know I can!"

I know that it is pretty hard for all of you to not be able to see Maddy and we also know that the day will soon come when you and Maddy will have some quality time together. Until that day, please share your thoughts through the blog. It's really a special thing for Maddy and it always brings a smile to her face. No visitors are allowed at this time in order to allow Madelyn to have time for all of her physical therapy, occupational, and speech therapy....and much needed rest. Thank you for understanding.
Thank you for taking time out of your day to check in with Maddy. We are so very lucky to have all of you out there supporting us in so many ways. Special thanks continue to go out to all of you Sacred Hearter's who continue to care for Maddy. She's in very good hands and it's because of you that she is here with us. Thank you!

Let's go out and greet our days with the zest Maddy has for life! It's the "I know I can!" attitude that is getting her through this. Way to Go Mad!
Whatever challenges await you today, take a moment to think about how a kick-butt, 11 year old named Madelyn would do it. She would Rock it! That's what I know for sure!

Madelyn, we know you can!!!!! 143