Vanessa Hay

A quick update: Bob, Hana and I were able to visit Victoria and Chelsea in St Paul in September. We helped them move some of their things to a new apartment and had a nice visit. See photos of everyone taken from the roof of their former apartment building. I spoke with Victoria on Tuesday. She continues to receive PT and OT. She is on several meds including Gabapentin for nerve pain. Fine motor skills haven’t returned yet, She will keep working on that. Her apartment has been measured for ADA safety equipment in the bathroom and should be installed soon. Victoria loves her apartment. She is able to walk short distances with a crutch. Some of the money which has been raised was for purchase of a wheelchair for longer distances. They have spent other monies on medical bills, insurance and living expenses. There was a snag in receiving state benefits, but those are being worked out. Thank you everyone for your help. Vanessa Briscoe Hay

Victoria has been discharged home and will follow up with outpatient physical therapy. She’s a little scared, but we have encouraged her to take it slowly and to be safe. She’s appreciates everyone’s kind support during this challenging time and is working hard to become independent. Her girlfriend Chelsea has been a tremendous help to her. We can’t thank her enough. Thank you also to those who sent cards and flowers.

Victoria is working very hard at her intensive rehabilitation . They have her up with a special crutch to use on her left side and brace on her right. Here she is on the obstacle course today. Those pylons look familiar :) She appreciates your donations and kind messages,