Afternoon stroll

Around 3:30 today they got Eja up out of bed to take her second walk of the day. Ryan and I were there with her as she walked around the loop in ICU. Ryan thinks it was about 300-400 feet. The nurses and physical therapist asked her if she was headin for the door to find I-15 home. She answered with a quick shake of her head, YES! Eja is doing wonderful. She is communicating using a dry erase board, and in true Eja fashion is wondering how everyone else is doing. She was taken back to find that she was in Ogden and not Salt Lake City. We let her know how many people are out there praying for her and wishing her well. We told her that she has this website and I think she was very touched. She is hoping to have the breathing tube removed once agian in the morning.

Marsi Allen

Back on the road!

Ejas was insuch great spirits today. She has started to communicate with us by writing on a piece of paper. She still can't talk because of the breathing tube but we are hopeful that will change in the next few days. Today we were cracking jokes with her. Her eyes, facial expressions and notes on paper were speaking millions of words.
Her vital signs all still remain right where they need to be. The pneumonia has not worsened and she is still breathing on her own with oxygen supplementation. Also, she stood today and took some steps. She is very determined.
Her first note today was that she wanted to listen to some music, so we got her some hymns and other CD's and a CD player. She has loved listening to the music ALL day! She was not interested in any headphones or anything, just playing it out loud!
It was an exellent day!

Breathing tube put back in throat

Tory called me just a few minutes ago to let me know that they had to reinsert EJa's Breathing tube. Her vocal cords started to swell which was not allowing her enough oxygen and air. She is still doing all the breathing on her own and they hope to remove the breathing tube again in a few days. Her vital signs remain good along with everything else. The nursing staff at McKay Dee hospital says that right now she just needs to keep any communication down to short visits and get plenty of rest.

Marsi Allen

WAY TO GO EJA

All of us here in town are just elated to hear the good news today. Some of us are traveling to see you tomorrow and can't wait. We are so proud of you and knew that you were a strong woman but this has shown us all just the strength you actually have. We love you and can't wait to be able to see you again.

Ryan Allen Family

On her own!!

At about 11:30 a.m. today, Eja proved to be doing well enough that they took out her breathing tube and is breathing on her own!! She continues to do well. She can't speak at this time but can communicate with her hands and head nodds. She continues to amaze us all. Good job Peachy!!!!

Another GREAT day!

Eja has continued to make outstanding progress. Her vital signs have remained constant for a few days now. Her breathing tube is still in place but only to deliver oxygen. The breathing is all being done by Eja at this point! They continue to decrease the sedation drugs and her pain medications. Her chest tubes are not showing any drainage at this point and should come out very soon. They asked her today if she would be willing to stand at the side of her bed and...she said YES and did it!!! That's right, she was helped to the edge of her bed and they assisted her to stand and she stood on her own TWO times!! Great progress!
Her medical staff has been expecting pneumonia to set in due to her injuries as well as having a breathing tube for so long. They have been prepared and today pneumonia started to show up. They immediately started a very strong antibiotic to stop it. They don't anticipate any set backs or complications for they caught it so soon.
The family is going to hold a fast tomorrow, Thursday, January 29. The fast will be specifically to help her with the pneumonia and to help her get the breathing tube out. Your prayers and participation are greatly appreciated.

Last night, Eja put in the best night yet! She continues to progress towards getting off of the breathing machine. Her kidneys are functioning more and more on their own also. Today was a very uneventful day, which is good. Not really much new news other than that of her just doing excellent and definitely on the road to recovery! Thank you all for everthing.