Better

Danielle is getting better every day.  Her progress is slow.  She wishes she could do more and move more quickly.  Her lung capacity is still low and that frustrates her.  This is a side effect of the surgery. Being a choir member she has always been able to take large deep breaths.  .  She will gain that back but right now is annoyed by it.  She does some breathing exercises to help get her full lung capacity back sooner.  She is feeling much better and has even began to work on homework.  She wanted to go to the basketball game last night but decided since it was out of town to stay home.  She was afraid she would get tired and more sore and then have to deal with a car ride home (even though it was only 12 miles).  She isn't sleeping as well and still has very vivid strange dreams.  She gets up sometimes around 4 or 5 am and walks around a little to get rid of some of her stiffness.  She is at her best late afternoon and in the evening.  She still tires easily and naps in the afternoon.  Overall, I think she is really doing well! Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers. We do appreciate everything!