Path's Recovery Journey

We have had an exciting week! Path received her AAC (computer that will use her eye movement to talk). She has been working incredibly hard to strengthen her eyes and try to answer our questions to her. It will take time but it’s wonderful to see her determination to communicate with us again. We have also been taking Path on small outings and we took a walk on the bluff and even stopped for gelato. So if you see us out and about over the next few weeks stop and say hi! It’s wonderful to get outside and in the community again. ♥️🌈♥️ - Elizabeth 

Hello! It has been an insane few weeks. Unfortunately we had some insurance issues which prevented Path from being admitted to MFB after her surgery. We have to travel every few days to MFB to follow up which is frustrating. The good news is Path is doing amazing. She is visibly improving and much more comfortable. Although the next few weeks will be tricky we sort out the follow ups with MFB - as seen by the slightly blurry pic - she is much happier. Steve made her laugh and smile. Her joy is the reason we continue to fight the good fight and keep moving forward. Here’s to getting through the next few crazy weeks. -Elizabeth

Path is doing well and is still recovering in Ann Arbor. We’re waiting for the transfer to MFB to be processed, but we don’t have the transfer date yet. Path is more comfortable and alert today which is great to see. ♥️🌈♥️ - Elizabeth

Hello Folks, Path is an absolute champion and made it through surgery well. She is settled into her room and is focusing on recovery over the next few days. We are super grateful to our family and friends who have totally stepped up and helped out with not only making sure we have help with Path but also James and our animals. We are happy to have this part behind us and are hopeful for her continued recovery. ♥️🌈♥️ - Elizabeth 

Hello Friends!  I hope you all are doing well! We are excited to let you all know that we had a surgical consultation appointment this week at Mott’s Children Hospital in Ann Arbor for Path’s surgery. We are so happy to announce her surgery will be held on 15 September. From there, Path will be transferred back to MFB for 2-3 weeks to continue working on making progress in PT, OT, and Speech.   To celebrate the victory in moving her surgery up, definitely stop by Barnstormers Pizza for some amazing pizza and garlic knots (which are Path’s favorite)❤️ We will keep everyone posted on any further announcements but thank you all for the continued love and support. Have an amazing weekend. ❤️🌈❤️ - Elizabeth 

Happy Friday! In some very exciting news - Path has said her second word! She told one of her caregivers 'hi' today. It's amazing progress, and we are so excited to see what the upcoming weeks bring. We have had a very busy schedule over the past few days. Path has made a few trips up to Grand Rapids for additional medicine to help with her muscle spasms and tension. We also had a new MRI and CT scan in preparation of the upcoming surgery. On top of that, Path has been working incredibly hard in PT (as seen from the image). Today is a good sign of the magical things to come. Onwards and Upwards Friends! All the best from the Appletons - Elizabeth

On August 13th, friends and family celebrated Path's 17th birthday with ice cream and fellowship. 💜