Photo by Tilly Berendt.
We’re catching you up on the two latest updates from Liz Halliday’s team. Liz remains in the ICU at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a fall on cross country at AECs on August 29.
Here are the two updates Liz’s team has shared over the last couple of days:
We are excited to report Liz made several victories today!
This morning, Liz SMILED at Mark. Then, this afternoon, she actively reached for Debby, her mom’s hand, and smiled again.
Additionally, she’s regaining use of her right hand and opening both eyes. Liz is still mostly tracking with just her left eye. Her fever has abated, and the nurses and attending doctor are extremely happy with her progress.
She’s still a few days from leaving the ICU, but the trends are all positive.
Thank you to all who are participating in the #LapforLiz . The Foxfire Eventing Team is taking their first lap tonight at 7 pm EST! Your notes and pictures have truly helped give Liz the #horsepower she needs to get through this. Remember to tag us in your lap, whether on horseback or around your block on foot, and we will show all of the photos and videos to Liz.
With love and thanks, Liz’s Family and Friends
Today was another very good day for Liz, with her vitals consistently stable.
The most significant moment of the day was when a visitor, the Baugh Family, came to visit. As they were leaving, Liz waved to them goodbye! After a moment, Chris joked, “What, I don’t get a wave?” She did her best to try to smile & nearly laugh.
This was our most optimistic day yet.
We have been showing Liz all of the #LapforLiz photos and videos. Thank you to Team Foxfire Eventing for organizing this fantastic event. We are looking forward to all of the continued #LapsforLiz
We cannot thank you all enough for the love and support you continue to show Liz. Our next update will be on Monday, September 16th. In the meantime, we will continue to show Liz all of your #LapsforLiz.
With love and thanks,
Liz’s Family and Friends
You can continue to follow along with Liz on her website here.
Below are some of your posts for #LapForLiz – keep them coming!
