The medication began to be regulated a bit better and I was able to do a bit more in the hospital. I was actually able to take a couple showers. My wound was healing so well that once they removed the bandage they didn't have to cover it again. Also once I stopped draining they could remove the drains from my wound and I was able to shower. It felt amazing!
I had a few visitors which really brightened my days.
My sister and her husband came up from Vancouver for a visit. They brought me a gift from my family members. I love my awesome Wonder Woman waterbottle!
It was filled with chocolates (which Joe took care of for me). Also a past mission companion of Joe's came by with his wife. Here is what Joe wrote about that visit:
Today, by the power and authority of the priesthood Melissa received a blessing of healing and strength. By this power she was blessed that her body would heal properly and fully. She was blessed to find relief from her overwhelming levels of pain. She was blessed with comfort and spiritual peace. As the blessing was being pronounced upon her by my good missionary friend Jerry Bostron, the power of God was present. The power was real and undeniable. I share my witness and gratitude for the restoration of the fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is the lifeblood of what makes Melissa and I tick. It sustains us in all we are and all that we do. For our Facebook friends who are not of our faith, we encourage you to learn more about the restored gospel and the restored authority of Gods power to bless your lives. God has given us more tools of healing and faith than of prayer alone, he has also given us the power of his priesthood. We love the Lord Jesus Christ with all our hearts and thank him for his mercy and grace. It was wonderful to visit with them and knowing that wherever I am I have to opportunity to be blessed by good, faithful people. I just wish I could more adequately express my gratitude to them without all the tears. I'm a crier!
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| Hittin' the Stairs |
I also had visits from physical therapy twice a day. It was quite exhausting! I walked halls, climbed stairs, and learned a few exercises like point/flex toes, small squats, etc. I even took a walk with Joe down to the cafeteria once and out to a garden terrace. Pretty adventurous. Each day seemed a little better. The nursing staff commented on how much better I was looking. But then they also celebrated when Joe let them know I had a bowel movement. So I think nurses are pretty easy to please. ;)
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| Garden Terrace |
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| A feel good moment |
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| Keep on Walking |
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| My view of the city from the 17th floor |
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