WE = OLGA + Support Team

It has been a while since we posted any progress on Olga.  Since last post in November, Olga continues to make positive progress in small increments.  Most recently, her interaction with everyone around her has been increasing in both accuracy of conversation (signs from her) and time.  She has her routine "training" physical therapy, learning how to eat, how to talk, etc and she is doing great.  We are hopeful that in the next month the tracheostomy is 100% removed.  For sure it has been quite journey and on Olga's behalf we thank all the people that have supported her on this journey.  This has been a life learning event for several of us and Olga and we take a day at a time.

So what is next or what is coming?

As mentioned back in November, we are planning to participate in the Mexico City Marathon on September 2.






As listed in the title of this blog WE = OLGA + Support Team (friends and family).  For this to happen we need to get medical clearance for her to participate (we have gotten a preliminary verbal clearance but it will depend on how Olga feels the day of); we also have to get clearance and permission from the Race Director as normally only first aid support is provided during the race.  We would have to organize all the logistics for the race and along the 26.2miles (42km).  Along the course, OLGA will be needing you to cheer her on to complete the race so mark your calendars and start getting ready.  Lastly, pray that God allows for this to happen. We have three main goals with this marathon.  One is to raise awareness of TBI.  Two is allow Olga to get out of her mundane routine of therapies and small rooms. And the third one will be a fund raiser to continue cover her daily medical, and basic needs. We will provide more information as it becomes available and closer to race day.

In support and preparation for this race, several of us have started to get ready (see the pictures below).  Until next post, God Bless and dont forget to start making your signs and mark your calendar Sept 2 2012.