Hi everyone. I am filling in for Nickey who is resting in her room at Kapiolani Hospital. She had a really long day. It started at 5:00am when she had to get ready for her 5:30am check-in time. We did have to wait a while but after prepping her for surgery, she was wheeled away at about 7:45am. The surgery lasted until about 2:30pm, and according to the doctors and nurses, was a success. She was in recovery for about 2 hours, then taken to her private room on the 2nd floor.
This surgery was major, with an incision that runs almost the entire length of her back. Recovery will be slow and painful, but with your words of encouragement, she will do just fine. She slept for most of the afternoon and evening, but she did have some moments where she spoke and made us laugh. She has feeling in all of her limbs, and she is responsive to verbal commands. Tomorrow they will start the physical therapy and she will be probably start to walk in the afternoon or on Wednesday morning. I know that the next few days will be tough, but we realize that it is necessary. Soon, she will be able to do things that she hasn't been able to do for years.
On behalf of our family, we would like to thank you all for your overwhelming show of support. The text messages and Facebook comments have been super. Keep them coming as they really brighten Nickey's spirits. God is great. The power of prayer is undisputed. Our family has been through some serious challenges recently, but through God we have been able to overcome. Thank you Jesus. Praise the Lord!!
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