Hello Everyone,
I received the following email from Greg just now for the blog.
"A few updates for the blog:
*Angela is spending 4 hours each day in various types of therapy (physical, occupational, daily living etc), so she's pretty tired when she's not in therapy. Visits should be limited to family - adults only (she gets anxious around too much activity) and for brief periods of time.
*She wrote her name and address today - good signs. She has difficulty concentrating for more than a few minutes at a time, so they'll be working with her to expand her attention span in the coming days/weeks.
*The doctor/therapists will be conducting an assessment on Thursday, February 8 to measure her progress and determine how much longer they anticipate her being at Immanuel.
*Angela needs prayer for her appetite and eating. She's enjoying the sweets (no suprise there), but needs to include some healthier choices - none of which sound too good.
*She has her helmet now (nice job, Paul). She has to wear it anytime she's not in bed or sitting in a chair. "
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** The family will let us know when Angela's medical team feels she can receive visitors
** Please continue to pray for Angela, Troy & the girls as they take each day at a time. Please lift Troy in prayer for rest. Please continue to lift the family in prayer for rest and for strength.
Thank you everbody! Your prayers and support are so valuable! We are continually amazed and blessed at the way The Lord is continuing to work through family and friends to show His love for this incredible couple and their girls and also for the people in their lives.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
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Hello Family & Friends,
I received the following email from Greg this morning. Wonderful News!!
"I just spoke with Troy - here's the latest:
**Angela had the incision staples removed on Monday
**Anna and Rachel got to see their mom for the first time in 3 week last night. It was a little emotional, but everything went well.
**Angela was moved to Emmanuel this morning at 11:00 to start her rehab. We don't have a room number yet and they've specifically said no visitors until she gets settled-in.** " (The family will notify us here on the blog once the medical staff says it's okay for Angela to receive visitors)
I received the following email from Greg this morning. Wonderful News!!
"I just spoke with Troy - here's the latest:
**Angela had the incision staples removed on Monday
**Anna and Rachel got to see their mom for the first time in 3 week last night. It was a little emotional, but everything went well.
**Angela was moved to Emmanuel this morning at 11:00 to start her rehab. We don't have a room number yet and they've specifically said no visitors until she gets settled-in.** " (The family will notify us here on the blog once the medical staff says it's okay for Angela to receive visitors)
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Sunday Morning Update
Hello Everyone,
Greg sent the following information this morning.
"*Angela is off all of the tubes (feeding, catheter etc).
*She's been walking the halls at the hospital (with assistance)
*She did get her hair washed and trimmed
*Plans are to keep her at the hospital through Tuesday to monitor her foods/liquids and be certain there are no problems
*Looks like she'll likely be headed to Immanuel Rehab on Wednesday"
Father, as You continue Your work in Angela's life may we be patient and yeild to Your timing and Your wisdom. You have done far more than we could ask or think just like Your word says. Angela's life is a miracle straight from Your hands. Three weeks ago, she was in peril, and now she is walking, talking, eating, and healing!!! Lord You are magnificent and Your power is unmatched. Wrap Your arms around Troy Lord, may Your peace and rest overtake him and may He hear from You clearly. For in Your word You say that a man and wife are one and You see them as one. May Your healing hand touch them both Lord. May their children find comfort and joy in their mommy once again. May each person in Angela's family find comfort, peace and rest as they watch Your hand at work. Thank You Lord God. I pray in Your name Jesus, amen.
Greg sent the following information this morning.
"*Angela is off all of the tubes (feeding, catheter etc).
*She's been walking the halls at the hospital (with assistance)
*She did get her hair washed and trimmed
*Plans are to keep her at the hospital through Tuesday to monitor her foods/liquids and be certain there are no problems
*Looks like she'll likely be headed to Immanuel Rehab on Wednesday"
Father, as You continue Your work in Angela's life may we be patient and yeild to Your timing and Your wisdom. You have done far more than we could ask or think just like Your word says. Angela's life is a miracle straight from Your hands. Three weeks ago, she was in peril, and now she is walking, talking, eating, and healing!!! Lord You are magnificent and Your power is unmatched. Wrap Your arms around Troy Lord, may Your peace and rest overtake him and may He hear from You clearly. For in Your word You say that a man and wife are one and You see them as one. May Your healing hand touch them both Lord. May their children find comfort and joy in their mommy once again. May each person in Angela's family find comfort, peace and rest as they watch Your hand at work. Thank You Lord God. I pray in Your name Jesus, amen.
Friday, January 26, 2007
*Update - As of 7:39pm
Hello Everybody,
I received the following email from Greg tonight:
"*Angela needs some time to catch-up on the sleep she didn't get while in the ICU. Visits other than from immediate family (Troy, parents, siblings) really need to wait until after she's moved to Immanuel for rehab sometime early next week. We'll update the blog when she's up for more visitors.
*She's eating a little more food each day and is getting up and out of bed to sit. She even did a little "macarena" for some of us this afternoon.
*Troy is trying to help the girls understand what to expect when they see their mom although he isn't ready to take the girls up for a visit yet. Please pray for wisdom and timing.
An x-ray was taken today, but we don't know anything of the results yet.
*One of the greatest prayer needs at this time is rest and sleep for Troy. He's having a difficult time getting a good night's sleep.
Greg"
I received the following email from Greg tonight:
"*Angela needs some time to catch-up on the sleep she didn't get while in the ICU. Visits other than from immediate family (Troy, parents, siblings) really need to wait until after she's moved to Immanuel for rehab sometime early next week. We'll update the blog when she's up for more visitors.
*She's eating a little more food each day and is getting up and out of bed to sit. She even did a little "macarena" for some of us this afternoon.
*Troy is trying to help the girls understand what to expect when they see their mom although he isn't ready to take the girls up for a visit yet. Please pray for wisdom and timing.
An x-ray was taken today, but we don't know anything of the results yet.
*One of the greatest prayer needs at this time is rest and sleep for Troy. He's having a difficult time getting a good night's sleep.
Greg"
Thursday, January 25, 2007
** IMPORTANT ** RE: VISITS
**At this time the family requests that Angela have no further visits until they notify us again. For right now only immediate family will be able to see her.
** Also the girls will NOT be able to see their mommy on Friday. Troy wanted to be sure that no one asked them about it on Sunday at church.**
** Also the girls will NOT be able to see their mommy on Friday. Troy wanted to be sure that no one asked them about it on Sunday at church.**
Thank You for your cooperation in this.
*Update as of 4:19pm
Hi Everybody,
Greg emailed me with the following updates for today. All is GOOD!!! The Lord is amazing....
"*Alberta took a strawberry milkshake up to Angela and she ate the whole thing!
*The neurology nurse indicated that she might go to Immanuel Rehabilitation as soon as tomorrow or possibly early next week. The decision is primarily based on Angela's ability to eat independently of the feeding tube.
*While I was in the room, the nurse got the responses she was looking for when she asked Angela to move her arms, squeeze the nurses hand, move her legs and wiggle her toes. She said that those are all good signs.
*They may try to remove the staples on her incision within the next couple of days.
*The nurse assurred me that although it seems like things are moving pretty quickly, now that Angela is out of intensive care they want to help her get back to a more normal routine as soon as possible. She's reaching the point where continuing to lie around in the hospital bed with minimal physical activity is not the best thing for her."
Greg emailed me with the following updates for today. All is GOOD!!! The Lord is amazing....
"*Alberta took a strawberry milkshake up to Angela and she ate the whole thing!
*The neurology nurse indicated that she might go to Immanuel Rehabilitation as soon as tomorrow or possibly early next week. The decision is primarily based on Angela's ability to eat independently of the feeding tube.
*While I was in the room, the nurse got the responses she was looking for when she asked Angela to move her arms, squeeze the nurses hand, move her legs and wiggle her toes. She said that those are all good signs.
*They may try to remove the staples on her incision within the next couple of days.
*The nurse assurred me that although it seems like things are moving pretty quickly, now that Angela is out of intensive care they want to help her get back to a more normal routine as soon as possible. She's reaching the point where continuing to lie around in the hospital bed with minimal physical activity is not the best thing for her."
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