Personal strength

Physically she continues to surprise us as well as the Doctors. The physio therapists have her sitting in different positions in bed as well as her wheel chair. For the past week, my Mom has been learning to sit up in bed on her own using her hands to adjust her position without hurting her neck. They also have her doing leg lifts with a rope around her feet, that wraps around a bar that she pulls on to lift her leg. They were saying, that tomorrow they might try to get her to stand, and with all this quick rehab they may move her to the Rehab Hospital next week, it is in the same hospital just different ward/building. Her voice has been stronger the last couple of days, I believe that's the ribs healing.

She is very thankful for all the friends that keep visiting her, she loves it. A few people from church played a practical joke on here today showing up dressed as pirates. Her and the nurses got a good laugh over it.

She would love to see you and is very thankful for all the thoughts and prayers.

Beautiful Smile

On Saturday morning Mitchell and I (Klint) went in to see Gramma. The smile on her face when she heard Mitchell enter her room was ear to ear. My Mom was in great spirits probably because she is healing so well. The broken bones are mending quickly, but I guess not moving much keeps the bones in the right positions. She also got the staples from her leg surgery taken out yesterday. My Mom is definitely liked by the nurses, 3 of them helped remove the staples to make it as quick as possible (removing staples can be fairly painful), they told her typically only 1 nurse does the job. She was very thankful.

Something the police told her the other day that my Mom wanted to pass on to everyone is that it is illegal to were open back shoes/sandals (flip flops) when driving.....this is something that you can be ticketed for and most of all, it can be very dangerous.

Favorite moments

Today I ( Kristie) got to visit my mom. The first in a couple of days due to my own illnesses...sigh...

Wow! it is so great to see just how far she has come. Let me list a couple of my favorite moments from this evening:

1. Mom's says she getting old because one of her Doctor's is a friend of Klint's!!

2. She now only wears a pain patch, no more button pressing. 

(this shows she is managing her pain better!)

3. Dad's jokes about her seeing double..."Now she can see 2 of me!"

4. Love all the cards and flowers from friends and family.So very encouraging!

5. Mom's new window view

6. Her big smile

7. She brushed her own teeth

8. The Lang's came in for a lovely visit

9. She mentioned that the medical staff has her in and out of bed and moving a wheelchair from time to time during the day!!!

10. Dad's soft heart for Dave the man with the head injury down the hall. ( he says hi and gives him chocolates:)

11. Mom's steadfast faith in God

Well that sums it up for me:) Sending you all love, Kristie

Just wanted to make a clarification from the last post....Jess did get out for a walk the other day, however she was being pushed in her wheelchair. We apologize for the confusion.

Today she met with someone from the rehabilitation unit, they indicated that they expect her to be a very good candidate for the rehab and they look forward to working with her in a few weeks.

She also had some x-rays done late last week, everything looks good, no concerns.

Well this was an interesting weekend for my mom, she got a roommate for 2 days. The roommate was a teenager, and lives in a different style of life then my Mother. So thankfully the living arrangement has come to an end, but the experience was very educational for my mom.

Also, today she got to go outside for the first time and get some fresh air for a nice walk (or push what ever way you wanna look at it).

Thanks again for your thoughts and prayers, my Mom appreciates all the visitors that have stop by, the extra company is greatly appreciated.

Polynesian Princess

Sorry we have not updated the blog in a couple of days, but good news is Jess is doing well and continues to amaze us with her strength and up beat personality. On Wednesday evening, Jess was moved to a regular ward room, she appears to be enjoying her own space and the door is now open to all visitors. Alternatively, if you don't have time for a visit but would like to speak with Jess, she has a phone in her room and can be reached at 787-8888 ext 44074.

The physiotherapist continues to work with Jess on a daily basis and has her sitting in a wheelchair for part of the day. Yesterday she was able to leave her ward and took a tour, I think she really enjoyed the change in scenery.

Today, some of Jessica's friends thought it would be fun to help her 'dress up' her Halo by decorating it with flowers. Karter and Klint showed up for a visit and Karter was very amused by Gramma's new look, she was a Polynesian Princess. I think we may have some pictures to share in the near future.

FIX YOU

So last week, I (Kristie), had told Kyle that the song "fix you" by coldplay reminded me of my mom. I wanted to share the song with her because it so clearly speaks of God "lights will guide you home", the work he is doing in her body "and ignite your bones" and then says what we are all wanting to do,"I will try to fix you"

Lately, I have been wondering what God is up to, and I have been wanting to feel His presence and warmth a little more tangibly. When your world is shaken it is only natural (I think) to want God's comfort. This Sunday at church all these things came together. We had a guest artist leading us in worship and the last song they played was "Fix You".Well the tears streamed down my face.

I have been so clearly reminded that God is with us always and He is listening. As Susie mentioned, mom is looking great, she has come so far in such a short time. The miracle healing is happening because God loves her and He is listening to your prayers for her. Thank you for your continued prayers, they make all the difference in "fixing" her.

"Fix You"

When you try your best, but you don't succeed
When you get what you want, but not what you need
When you feel so tired, but you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse

And the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you can't replace
When you love someone, but it goes to waste
Could it be worse?

Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you

And high up above or down below
When you're too in love to let it go
But if you never try you'll never know
Just what you're worth

Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you

Tears stream down your face
When you lose something you cannot replace
Tears stream down your face
And I...

Tears stream down on your face
I promise you I will learn from my mistakes
Tears stream down your face
And I...

Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you