Mom passed her first swallow study in Utah today. She will have the next one on Monday. When she tried the speaking value on the fenestrated trach, her oxygen level dropped to 85 % (should be > 90 % at Utah's altitude). As a result they will wait to try this again in a few days. Mom continues to have aggressive physical, occupational and speech therapy. She is improving in each area. In fact she stood today--twice with assistance and once without.

It is important to remember that this process will take a long time. She has a dozen or so injuries. Each injury alone would cause someone her age to have a significant recovery time. When taken together, the combination of all her injuries will result in a prolonged recovery.

Thanks for every one's ongoing thoughts and prayers.