What a beautiful sight!!

This past weekend Ira and I finally went back to Ft. Worth to visit Cathy and Lenny.  We had not been there since 2 days after Cathy's horrible accident.  The last time we saw her she was swollen and attached to tubes from her mouth, nose and skull.  Her face was unrecognizable.  We have all followed her progress over the last few months.  Each week she made improvements.  She went from being weaned from a breathing tube to learning how to swallow real food, and then getting strong enough to walk on her own.  She pushed through her fatigue and pain and was finally able to go home to her loving family.
We were so excited that Cathy was ready to see us!  When I walked out of the airport to see her waiting for us, all I could think of was, "What a beautiful sight"!  I had waited a long time to hug this wonderful friend who has always been like family and she looked great.  Her injured eye is opening more and her jaw is showing improved movement as well.  This weekend we cooked potato latkes together and shared Hanukkah fun with Cathy and Lenny, Lisa, Kaje and sweet Audrey.  Cathy has a cute new nose and a short hair cut but she is still the Cathy that we know and love.  How lucky we all are!
Cathy did not realize how far she has come until she had the courage to look at the photos that we had of her first day in the ICU.  She did this today and now realizes all the progress she has made.
Cathy you are brave and strong and need to remember to stay positive.  Always think of what you CAN do and do not concentrate on what you cannot do for now.  Yes, you still have to keep climbing but each step gets you closer to the top.  Love you and miss you already!  Linda