Happy Valley -Andrew –Part 17

Happy Valley -Andrew –Part 17
“Hello Randi. I understand Frankie explained yesterday to you about your stroke.”Maria says
Randi nods
“Okay we also know means that we have a lot of work ahead of us.”Maria says”so that’s why the therapist is coming in a few moments.”
“Www” Randi says trying to say we
“Yes We. A team of medical professionals will be working with you to determine the best course of action to help you get on with your life.” Maria continues “so if you understand this nod your head.”
Randi nods
“Okay now have you any pain?”Maria asks
Randi points to her head.
“A lot of pain?” Maria asks Randi doesn’t make any movement.
“Or a little?” Randi nods to this
‘Okay let me check things blood pressure etc and then we can order something for the pain.”Maria says
“Tankoo.”Randi says
“That’s it you keep trying we will be working with a speech therapist to improve your speech and a physical therapist for your limbs.”Maria says “now I know all of this is scary but you have a lot of people who care about you and are there for you.”
Randi rolls her fingers on her left hand like she has money in them
“Cost?” Maria asks
Randi nods
“Don’t worry it’s covered.”Maria says
Randi shakes head in frustration
“It really is okay. Your grandfather Andrew is apparently very rich and very worried. Andrew is insisting on paying for everything to get you well. He says he missed on so much with you that he wants to help.”Maria says
“OOB.” Randi says
“Obligated? No if he chooses to pay for all that then that is his choice but I really htink he is doing it out of love Randi.”Maria states
“Ah huh here is your speech therapist .She may have to go in another month to have her baby and take maternity leave for a couple of months but she says she has a replacement set up. I believe you know of her Randi meet Jenny Nelson.”Maria says
“Hello Randi we met a few months ago at your dad’s party for Paulina, Greg and I.”Jenny says
“Ha.....’Randi says trying to say hello
“Okay I’m here to help you with that and some exercises to get some speech back. The exercises will strengthen your throat and neck. I know it sounds funny but the throat and neck as well as the voice box allow you to regain your ability to speak. We will also be using some visual aids with my trusting computer here to help you voice the sounds and pictures you see.”Jenny says
“Tanko.”Randi says
“I’m not going to pull any punches Randi this is not going to be overnight it will take time. At times you are going to get very frustrated and tired. If at any time you are overwhelmed exhausted to the point of needing sleep then you have to tell me by knocking with your left hand your good hand can you do that?”Asks Jenny
Randi demonstrates that by doing that
“Good so we begin. I want you to do this EEEEEEEEEEEEE.” sings Jenny
Randi complies singing “EEEEEEEEEEEE.’
“Wonderful” says Jenny then continues singing another letter
Frankie watches this from the hall as Angie comes along
“You need to take a break and refuel.” Angie says”You won’t be any good if you don’t keep up your strength. I checked in on Martin that boy is such a handsome guy takes after he’s Daddy has all the nurses fawning all over him.”
“He is that.” says Frankie”Randi is putting on a brave face but I can tell she’s scared who wouldn’t be?”
“She’s going to get better Frankie but she may not be the same Randi as before. You have to be prepared for that. “Angie says
“Mom I’m scared too.”Frankie says
“I know but you are my son that means you have inherited my strength and my ability to support those we love. You can do this son you can be there for Randi and Martin.”Angie says”I love you Franklin. You are the man and the father I always dreamed you would be.”
“I love you too mom I don’t know what I would do without you Natalia, Cass or Dad. Cass sent me some baby clothes for Martin. She sent me a Phillies baseball outfit for Martin and a tiny baseball bat and cap. How she found that in Paris i don’t know.”
“Yes she wanted to come but she can’t get away from her internship right now.”Angie says
“Yes she told me when she called on her cell phone. I told her there would be a huge cell phone bill and she said don’t worry her Dad was covering it.”Frankie states
“You have family to turn to Frankie don’t you forget that when it seems like it’s all too much. We’re here for you.”Angie says “and you have plenty of friends look how Jenny Nelson dropped everything and became Randi’s speech therapist.”
“Yes I was even aware she was trained in that.”Frankie says
“Her kidnapper Tony allowed her to train in that so she could look after her his father who had had a series of strokes. I don’t know how she managed to learn it all with a guard in the room and by her side at all times.” Angie says “she insisted she could help Randi .While she was on her honeymoon with Greg around the world she learned some new techniques to help stroke victims regain speech and she wants to use them to help Randi.”
“Greg was here early this morning he brought me breakfast and coffee from Dottie’s.Zach and Kendall dropped by with gifts for the baby and Randi from themselves,Erica and Jack. I am so lucky in friends aren’t I Mom?”Frankie says
‘We are blessed and God will bless us and get us through this challenge too!”Angie says “now come on Randi’s working hard we should get you some lunch and feed Martin at 1pm.”
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