Heidi was really fortunate to have such good Dr. in the ICU in Idaho. Heidi and Dr. Aplyn have just exchanged emails recently about Heidi's progress and what is going on in each others lives. Heidi's Dr. is from Germany and currently lives her in the U.S. She was one of Heidi's many Dr.s, but was special because of how very kind and understanding she was. She meant a lot to Heidi and the family. Here is a very sweet email she sent Heidi...........

Hello Heidi,

this is so wonderful to hear from you! This is great progress, although, I am sure, it still could be faster for you! Nobody can understand how much it takes to come through this, unless one has experienced it her/himself. and it takes always longer, then you think.
We have a dear friend, was our best babysitter, who 6 years ago, when he was 18 felt 80 feet on a mountain and survived, had many fractures, but no head injury. He went to college in a full body cast, it took him a year to recover physically. And yesterday I wrote him a recommendation letter for his medical school application, he his currently working as a flight paramedic in Alaska, that was one of his dreams, when I talked with him a long time ago, he was 13 then.
Your story is very different, the brain is the most complex organ, we have and a very beautiful one. But your story is one of hope, like the one of my friend. And it is some of your story, I am thinking about, when I see a very sick patient, unable to do anything for himself.
I wish you, that you can continue to have hope for yourself, when it is difficult and slow, when you are in a dark valley.
Yes, me and my family are moving to the east bay area, Berkeley, to be exact and I will be working In Oakland, starting June 1st.

Please give your parents my warm regards, they are brave too.

Take care
Monika Aplyn

Its been awhile since we have updated the blog about Heidi and we can tell you that she is continuing to make great progress! Heidi works everyday very hard to continue her recovery. She is very determined and we are so proud of her and what she has done and continues to do. She is improving in her walking and her balance is getting better. She is also sounding much better with her speech.Her eyesight is also improving a great deal, but still has some double vision that requires her to focus in to see detail. She is feeling more optimistic about her situation and knows that she is getting better everyday. She is still going to therapy three times a week and has made good friends there.

Heidi was able to attend the Kelly Clarkson concert last week and loved it all. She went with her good friends Kelsey and Chelsea and some of her family members. She also attends institute once a week. She is happy that she is able to go to more places and do more things.

We thank our Heavenly Father Everyday for this miracle that has happened and continues to happen. We love Heidi! Thanks again for all your concern and prayers,

Heidi's Family