Doc's Orders: Continued Voice Rest

I went to the doctor this morning and the swelling to my throat has gone down significantly. However, my vocal cord is still 100% hemoraged and so I will be on "voice rest" for another couple of weeks. The doctor did indicate that I am doing well with the healing on my vocal cord and that the limited speaking is helping. My dad (who is an ENT doctor) explained that healing takes longer in this part of the body. So whereas a bruise on your arm will go away in a couple of weeks, a bruise to the vocal cord just takes a lot longer to heal. Some of the best news was that I am free to exercise once again! Please keep praying for the vocal cord to fully heal and that I do well with not talking. It is harder than you would think!! Thanks.