WEDNESDAY MORNING

Rehabilitation here we come! We made it to the Rehab floor early yesterday afternoon. We recieved a short orinetation with more to come today. Molly did not get any therapy as it will all start today as well. The floor is a lot quieter than the TBC, but will take getting a little used too as Molly now has a room mate and a whole new set of nurses and techs. The really cool thing is that our new friend Sally was discharged over the weekend and Molly is in her exact room and bed. Everyone tells us that Sally is so upbeat and positive, it just seems appropriate that Molly would be in the same spot. MOLLY'S NEW ADDRESS: Molly French REHAB A6407-1 University of Michigan Hospital 1500 E. Medical Center Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48109 So, once we were in the room, somewhat settled and orientated, we took off and headed to the courtyard for a while. It was so warm and sunny, it felt good. It was getting to be about dinner time and because of the locatoin change Molly's dinner tray had not arrived yet. In fact, it was more than a locatoin change. Technically, she was completely discharged from the hospital and then re-admitted into the rehab unit. So, due to all this her tray was not ready, but the dietician had given her a "coupon" to eat in the cafeteria in case she did not like the food from the kitchen and to encourage her to eat more. So, we took the "coupon" headed to the cafetereia, which in general has very good food. We had a burger and fries and double noodle chicken soup. It was good, and Molly ate very well. she said it tasted so good. It was nice to get to sit and actually eat together. Did not realize I had missed something so simple as that. We got back to her room and she was getting tired so went back to bed and we watched a little TV. She recieved her schedule for today. She will have four 45minute therapy sessions today with OT & PT. Along with this we will meet the social worker, the rehab psychologist, the recreation therapist, the occupational hand thereapist, the rehab doctors, and probably get an initial visit from a prosthetist. All in all, I do not think Molly will have any trouble getting to sleep tonight, as she has from time to time in the past. Somewhere in all this we will need to eat three meals, a couple of snacks and hopefully do laundry, as there is a day room with washer and dryer for us to use. This is all very exciting and even a little overwhelming, but we are looking forward to rehab and believe that we will only be here for a short time (2-3 weeks) before returning to the land of Scarlet and Gray!!! Lastly regarding visits. Visits are welcomed by all at this time, however, if during the week, plan on coming later in the day after 3pm as from 7:30am - 2:30pm Molly is in the Therapy department and participating in Rehab and will not be able to visit, and probably not even able to see anyone. Weekends are wide open. Come as you please, however, understand the she may be getting a lot of visitors and she does need her rest and will want to spend time with everyone, but not all at the same time. SPECIFIC PRAYER AREAS:

• Hands! Her strength will come, but much of her independence and ability to excel in rehab is linked to her use of her hands.
• Spirits! Keeping our spirits high during rehab will go a long way to its success and getting home quicker.
• Accomodations! First time having a roommate, plus smaller room and does not have the window side, so we are not able to "decorate" like we had in the other rooms, also, hoping to get along with roommate and does not get disturbed at night so Molly can sleep.
• Travel! I am headed home tonight late and will be home through the weekend. Debby is coming over tomorrow and staying through the weekend. Certain family and friends will be traveling this weekend to visit.
• Raymond (Molly's dad)! I am traveling home to take Raymond to the Dayton Heart Hospital for some tests. Pray that they are ok and he will not need any additional procedures, surgeries, or other specific care.

Thank you all again and again for your constant prayers and positive energy being sent our way. We feel it and know it makes a huge difference.

God Bless You All!

Love,

Jamey and Molly