I AM HOME!

I CAME HOME ON THE 5TH OF FEBRUARY AND IT FEELS GREAT! ALTHOUGH NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO STAY HOME. I QUICKLY TOOK OFF THE NEXT THURSDAY AND HEADED DOWN SOUTH TO ST GEORGE. WE HAD A FUN WEEKEND IN THE SUN, WATCHING WILL PLAY IN HIS SOCCER TOURNAMENT AND HANGING OUT WITH SYDNEY. IT WAS HARD TO COME BACK TO THIS COLD WEATHER!
YES, I AM HOME, BUT NOW THE WORK BEGINS! AFTER LAYING AROUND FOR 3 MONTHS AND THEN THE LAST 15 DAYS IN AGGRESSIVE REHAB.............I AM READY FOR SOME ACTIVITY.
I ACTUALLY WALKED FOR THE FIRST TIME, WITH A FOREARM WALKER, THE END OF JANUARY. I HAVE TAKEN ABOUT 50-75 STEPS A DAY SINCE. I CAN'T WAIT TO SHAKE THE ALUMINUM ACCESSORY AND DO IT ON MY OWN! THE WHEELCHAIR IS MY MAIN MODE OF TRANSPORTATION NOW. (IT'S DEFINITELY TEMPORARY)
AFTER MY CHECK-UP TODAY WITH MY ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON AND PHYSICAL THERAPIST, I FEEL LUCKY TO BE ALIVE AND TO HAVE THE MOVEMENT I HAVE. I WILL MAKE A FULL RECOVERY! NOT SURE I WILL BE AS QUICK ON MY FEET, BUT I FEEL BLESSED! I AM FULL OF RODS, SCREWS AND PLATES, BUT NO WORRIES! I AM DETERMINED TO GET BACK TO A HUM DRUM BORING LIFE! AND THE FOOD IS MUCH BETTER!
THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO ARE MY CHEFS, CHAUFFEURS, AND HOUSEKEEPERS! LIFE IS GOOD!
I LOVE EACH OF YOU!

Traci is coming home!!

Friday, February 5th, Traci will be leaving the Rehab Center and coming home for the first time since November 1st, 2009. She is filled with mixed emotions, gratitude and love. The Elders and Priests in the ward, under the direction of Wade Mattson, built a first class ramp to facilitate her wheel chair getting in and out of the house. Traci can walk on her own, but will need to practice and get more steady on her feet. Every weekday but Thursday, she will return to rehab for therapy. The Relief Society has arranged meals and is ready and willing to help out any where they are needed. WELCOME HOME!!