JENNY TAKING SMALL FORWARD STEPS, LONG-TERM OUTLOOK UNCERTAIN
Jenny today continued to take small steps forward. Late this afternoon as Jenny’s family was getting an update on her condition, Jenny was in her ICU room sitting up in a chair.
Jenny remains unconscious and in critical condition.
The results of the MRI confirmed that Jenny sustained extensive brain trauma in the accident. Her care team advised that it is too early to know the full, long-term ramifications of her injuries.
There is hope that Jenny may be beginning to respond to the aggressive treatment her doctors are directing. Over the past 24 hours she has begun to show small and important signs of coming to as evidenced by eye and movement. Jenny has begun clearing her throat and she is successfully breathing on her own after the removal of the ventilator yesterday. Her respiratory infection appears to be under control.
The goal over the next few weeks is to get Jenny transferred from the ICU to a unit where she can receive more visitors. This is a milestone Jenny can aim for and there is no timeline for this goal.
Medical evidence indicates that people can recover from serious brain trauma. Every individual responds differently to serious head trauma. With Jenny making forward steps there is potential. Time will tell.
Sadly, this weekend in Milwaukee Jenny will not be defending her 2006, 2005 and 2004 titles in Brigg’s & Al’s Run. Last her Jenny won the women’s division 8K with a time of 27:25. Jenny’s family is grateful to the many people in the running community who are expressing support for Jenny. Following the race there will be a booth in the expo where people can help Jenny Make it Happen.