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Valerie is out of ICU!

Val had a long weekend in ICU trying to get off the ventilator, reduce the swelling and stabilize her heart beat.  But she was finally able to move to a regular room on Monday morning.  She has a lovely view of Portland, Mt. Hood and the river….all things to inspire a speedy recovery.  While not her usual chipper self, she is coherent, smiling and obviously happy to be able to visit with friends and family.

Tuesday’s highlight was a shower! The other good news is that the doctors are talking about releasing her on Friday or Saturday. While she has a long road of recovery ahead of her, she is has made some big steps the last few days!

2 Responses

  1. Hi Val,

    I’m thinking of you and really hope you get better soon so you can go back to having fun! It’s not surprising to see that you have great friends and family to support you in all this since you’re such a wonderful person.

    xox
    Mag

  2. Val, even folks like me who know you but haven’t seen you in awhile are following along and putting our best wishes for you in our heads & hearts & out to the cosmos. God Bless! Get well soon!

    (Pete from Singlestep)

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