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Rehab with a Side of Quesadilla - Olé!

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Today marked an important milestone. All of Chelsea’s initial rehab evaluations related to her TBI are now complete. 

✅ Occupational Therapy — This included her first full head‑to‑toe shower. OT also evaluated daily living skills such as dressing, personal hygiene, hand strength, coordination, visual‑motor skills, endurance, and how her brain manages everyday tasks that require focus, sequencing, and problem solving. 🛁 

✅ Speech Therapy — Speech evaluated more than just speech itself. They assessed swallowing, cognitive‑communication skills, memory, attention, processing speed, word finding, and how she understands and expresses information — all key areas that can be affected by a brain injury. 🗣️

✅ Physical Therapy — PT focused on balance and coordination, along with strength, gait, posture, endurance, and how her body responds to movement and fatigue. 🚶🏼‍♀️

Coming at the end of this week or early next week will be a vestibular therapy evaluation, which will assess for possible vertigo symptoms and determine whether targeted therapy is needed to support balance and dizziness recovery. 

All of this work is tiring, and today was no exception. She’s worn out and resting which is exactly what her body and brain need. Rehab will take a lot of energy, but we know it will also be meaningful and rewarding. 🤩

And a bright spot from today: she ate almost an entire chicken quesadilla from MiCancun, her favorite Mexican restaurant, which just happens to be set up in the hospital cafeteria on Tuesday’s for lunch. Olé!💃🏻

We are incredibly thankful for the progress Chelsea has made over the past 25 days. This recovery is a marathon, not a sprint, and we remain focused on supporting her health and healing one thoughtful step at a time. Thank you for continuing to surround our family with so much love, encouragement, and support.💗

Kara and Michael Brem
5 months ago

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Carolyn Everett 5 months ago

What an incredibly busy day!! Good quiet rest is well deserved for your hard working girl!! Excited to read that she ate her favorite quesadilla!! Sending hugs and prayers.

Susan Primo 5 months ago

Such a strong, courageous young lady! Keep up the awesome progress! You got this Chelsea! Glad you had your Quesadillia!

Cindy Westrick 5 months ago

You have one amazing daughter!! So happy to hear all she's accomplished. She's determined & strong! God give her what she needs as she continues to get stronger. God bless you all!!

Brenda Carroll 5 months ago

Chelsea is a fighter! Wonderful update! ❤️🙏🏻❤️

Michelle Brock 5 months ago

How amazing! I’m so inspired by Chelsea’s progress! We “know” her from the DirtDawgs (Daughter, Kaitlin, was on Bart’s team). I work at WakeMed once a week, so if I can bring you anything you might need, don’t hesitate to let me know!

Michele Primo 5 months ago

Best news yet, Mi Amigo!🌮 glad you enjoyed that quesadilla! You sure earned it! So happy to hear of your strength and continued progress! 👏🏻👍🏻💕🙏🏻

Mary Hitch 5 months ago

What incredible progress Chelsea has made! I’m sure she was tired after all of that. And I imagine you and Michael were too. The three of you are truly amazing. Praying that gets better and better every day

Betty Marsh 5 months ago

Ole! Chelsea! Ole! 💃💃 What wonderful news!!

Eric Christofferson 5 months ago

Continued prayers for Chelsea’s rehab and recovery. What a strong and determined young lady she is. Thank you for sharing her progress. Eric and Mary Christofferson

Diana Elaine 5 months ago

Keep up the great work. Much love

Amy Lusk 5 months ago

That sounds like a busy day for sure. We love Mi Cancun too and glad Chelsea enjoyed her Quesadilla! We continue to pray for her recovery.

Frances Findley 5 months ago

Great post!🌮🌮

Frances Findley 5 months ago

Great post!🌮🌮

Susan McDermott 5 months ago

🩷😍🩷

Kate Moynihan 5 months ago

Outstanding news!! I bet that quesadilla tasted great :)

Karen Albidrez 5 months ago

What a great team you have, Brems. Sounds so very busy but in a positive way! Love these steps forward! And food is healing in such a better way! Love it, Chels! You got this!

Barbara Lambdin 5 months ago

So good to hear all the improvements...Keep it up Chelsea...

Michael Newport 5 months ago

Lots of work ahead but very encouraging just to read about her progress! Will continue to have her in my prayers and thoughts.
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