Cathy at Work

Cathy has been working every day from 10am - 2:30pm.  She is doing a great job and typing as fast as she did before.  Her eyes have accommodated to her new way of seeing things and she is able to see the computer screen clearly enough to work.  Cathy is even driving to and from work by herself every day.  These things are amazing accomplishments!  I remember that first glimpse of Cathy after her accident and thinking that she might not even make it.  Her doctor, at that time, said it would take at least a year for her to recover.  Well it has only been a few months and look at this miracle!

Yes, she does have more surgeries ahead of her, but she has fought so hard and has recovered much faster than we all dreamed of.  We visited Cathy and Lenny in December and now that I see her photo, just a month later, I notice how much more her right eye is open.  She has stretched her jaw with her new dynasplint device.  She is regaining feeling in her face and head and also has recovered some of her taste and smell.
Her hair has grown enough so that she can part it over her scar.

Cathy has been so brave, her family and friends so loving and supportive.  It is so good to know that GOOD things DO happen to GOOD people.

Cathy, you are really making progress in your climb to recovery. Below is the chorus portion from a song "Climb Every Mountain" from "The Sound of Music".  Think about this when you get weary from your climb:

"Climb every mountain,
Ford every stream, 
Follow every rainbow,
Till you find your dream."

Ok, so here she is, at work. This is so amazing....

We are all so proud of you Cathy.

Love, Linda

Back to Work!

Happy New Year!  Big News! Cathy is going back to work tomorrow!  This is great!  Cathy has worked so hard to achieve this goal.  She will work part time for now and continue to work on attaining a full recovery.  Cathy's recovery is truly amazing.  She is going to start driving short distances this week.  She is healthy, confidant and strong.  Everyone's prayers and positive thoughts have really helped her along in this great achievement.
I know many of you have been touched and inspired by Cathy's strength and progress.  I personally feel stronger by watching Cathy, Lenny and the entire family and the strength and determination that they have had throughout this process.
There is a lot to be thankful for and a lot to celebrate. A life has been saved.  I am confidant that the year 2010 will be a happy and healthy one for the Herzfeld family.
Love, Linda