We would like to invite each of you to participate in a fast for Vicki this Sunday (tomorrow). We are fasting and praying for continued improvement of her short-term memory and overall well-being.
She continues to improve and we are so thankful. She still has good days and bad days with her memory, but her depression has improved. It seems her memory gets worse when there is a major change in her usual routine - such as doctors appointments. She had two appointments last week and all went well. Dr. Harris, her orthopedic surgeon, has okayed her to bear weight on both legs now! Dr. Wallace, her ear nose and throat doctor, says that the vocal cord that was paralyzed has now regained movement. There's still room to improve, but it appears to be doing better!
With the aid of Vicki's physical therapist, we were able to help her stand with a walker this week! It took three of us to help her and we had to hold her knees in a locked position so she could actually stand. We were so thrilled! The muscles in her legs are just so weak that there is no way she is going to be able to stand on her own until she enters an in-patient rehab facility. We have decided to place her at Quillen Rehab Hospital in Johnson City and that could be happening as soon as next week! She will probably be there at least a month and then will be able to return home, but will still require out-patient therapy.
Please continue to pray for her as she embarks on a very difficult time in her recovery. Rehab is going to be very painful for her, but we hope and pray she will find the will and determination to put forth all her effort. She's just been through so much. We have reassured her that we will be with her through every therapy session and that seems to have calmed her nervousness.
Thanks again to each of you for your support. We love you all!
She continues to improve and we are so thankful. She still has good days and bad days with her memory, but her depression has improved. It seems her memory gets worse when there is a major change in her usual routine - such as doctors appointments. She had two appointments last week and all went well. Dr. Harris, her orthopedic surgeon, has okayed her to bear weight on both legs now! Dr. Wallace, her ear nose and throat doctor, says that the vocal cord that was paralyzed has now regained movement. There's still room to improve, but it appears to be doing better!
With the aid of Vicki's physical therapist, we were able to help her stand with a walker this week! It took three of us to help her and we had to hold her knees in a locked position so she could actually stand. We were so thrilled! The muscles in her legs are just so weak that there is no way she is going to be able to stand on her own until she enters an in-patient rehab facility. We have decided to place her at Quillen Rehab Hospital in Johnson City and that could be happening as soon as next week! She will probably be there at least a month and then will be able to return home, but will still require out-patient therapy.
Please continue to pray for her as she embarks on a very difficult time in her recovery. Rehab is going to be very painful for her, but we hope and pray she will find the will and determination to put forth all her effort. She's just been through so much. We have reassured her that we will be with her through every therapy session and that seems to have calmed her nervousness.
Thanks again to each of you for your support. We love you all!
2 comments:
My Mom Vicki, this is one of my few posts on this blog, Although I've been with Vicki every step of the way. As I read all of this I can't help but cry tears of joy. My Mom Vicki is back, I go every day I can to Hollys and just sit and talk to her. It amazes me how much God can take what seems to be an awful situation and use it to teach us more then we ever thought possible. There were times when I thought we had lost Vicki, but I held out hope. Now everyday I'm reminded of just how precious and short this life really is. I've learned to appreciate the little things alot more, and seeing Vicki progress like NO ONE thought she would has just made me stand in Awe of the amazing love and power of God. Vicki when you read this, You are an amazing woman, You have been there for me for 20+ years, and will always be my Mom Vicki, I thank and praise God that he has allowed us a little more time to spend with you, The blessing is ours. Your spirit is just so wonderful. I know God will continue to work and bring you back to 100% and I can't wait to see you there.
Love always,
Brett
i went to her house to day and i was loooking at alll the old pictures of her and aaron .and mom started to cry i realized everybody missed her and .i do to i ,i miss her fruit snacks and her great hugs love,madi
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