Steve Rolfsrud writes:Monday, June 25
Dear family and friends:
Briggs and Bill had another weekend reunion, as evidenced by the photo at the dinner table showing Briggs sporting her unique method of napkin tucking, designed to keep the crumbs from going down the neck brace.
Bill and his Dad were here, and it gave Briggs and Bill the opportunity to appreciate each other's progress. Both have made substantial strides, and talked hopefully about making it to Boston this fall so that Briggs can complete her graduate work at Harvard.
Briggs began physical therapy today which involved some moderate work on stair steps and the stationary bike. We have always encouraged our children to strive to learn to stand "on their own two feet"; we just never envisioned this modality for accomplishing it.
In addition to starting physical therapy, Briggs has chosen to begin the task of weaning herself from the fairly powerful pain killer medications that she had been prescribed. She wants to avoid dependence, and wants to return to her natural state as fast as possible, even though it might mean short-term discomfort. And she will be at the plastic surgeon later this week to take the next step in that process. Also included here is a picture of faithful visitor and long time friend, Gemma Soderholm.
Bill is doing very well. He was at his neurosurgeon today to have his sutures removed. The neurosurgeon concluded that no further CT scans were necessary. He has a followup appointment for late July at which time they hope to clear him for most tasks including driving.
Please feel free to give Briggs a call at 612 695 9969 as she moves through the next phase of her recovery--which undoubtedly will go better with social contact.
Steve
