Michelle Searle

Wow... Whoo hoo, things are looking up! I’m finally back in my own home because I can climb stairs again! I’m still very much in a brace and on crutches, but I’m able to navigate around so much better now. I’m thinking about returning to work starting in November, as I should be feeling much stronger by then. Thankfully, my NWFL work can be done remotely <3, which I’m super grateful for! I’m also going to do a slow roll back into Seamonster, starting with Saturdays, to see how I’m feeling and how much I’m able to manage. There have been so many magical moments woven into this chaotic time, and I truly could not have made it through without the support of this amazing community I’m a part of. You all really showed up for me in ways that allowed me to focus on healing without the added stress of wondering if I was going to have a place to live, food to eat, or a way to pay my bills. It’s been absolutely astounding… and honestly, not something I can fully comprehend all at once. I’m still taking it all in. I’m just so, so grateful. <3 With Love, Michelle One step at a time, and with so much love surrounding me.

Wow, it’s been almost a whole month since I’ve done an update for y’all! I’ve been healing over here on Mercer Island, and it’s been wonderful to have the space to heal surrounded by these amazing women. I’m headed into week six of this journey. I’m now allowed to be 100% weight-bearing as tolerated, and I’ll be starting PT two days a week next week. Finding consistent PT has been a journey, and I’m grateful to have found the people I need to work toward getting back to my full abilities. It’s going to take some time and work, but I’m making progress. I’m also so grateful to all of you for the monetary support, phone calls, visits, and well wishes. It has meant a lot to me and has helped me get through these past several weeks. I’m hoping to be able to go home within the next week or two, which I’m definitely looking forward to. Thanks for continuing to check in and follow along. ❤️ Michelle

Yesterdays follow up appointment went well and am slated to restart physical therapy next week. Im moving pretty well in a wheelchair though I need to start using a walker, that will be this weeks goal. Katrina and Connie have been amazing caretakers and am so grateful they opened their home to me, so I didn't have to go back to a care facility. Stairs are the aim. Thank you all again for the support, its been eye opening the longevity of healing along with slowing down enough to heal. With gratitude, Michelle See less

Well, I had surgery on Monday. August, 24th and have been healing at a friend's house on Mercer Island, things are going well. I'm allowed fifty percent weight on my leg and can work on bending it to about ninety degrees. I have a follow up appointment on Tuesday September first.... And will probably restart physical therapy sometime after that. Thank you all again for your support. Just really appreciative.