Saturday, March 3, 2007
*Update* Great News!
Angela called and said that she is scheduled for surgery on March 20th to have her skull cap reattached. It will be at least a 2 hour surgery and 2 day recovery in the hospital. She is so greatful to everyone who's been praying for her.
Friday, February 23, 2007
TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
It’s me the Miracle Child!!
I thought I would share the miracles that I am aware of with all of you that have been praying for me. I hope this bolsters your faith and you realize that God is alive and still working miracles on this earth.
1. Troy was told I would be in therapy for 4-8 weeks before I would be able to go home. It was 2 1/2 weeks and I am now home. (To God Be The Glory!)
2. Doctor Thorell said he did not expect me to survive the 2nd aneurysm surgery because I was so ill the morning I had the 2nd aneurysm burst. Here I am!! I am a miracle. To see more about this go to my blog and scroll down to Troy’s testimony(Feb 11) click the second link.
3. I stopped breathing and all vitals shutdown before the 2nd surgery. The doctor expected me to be dead when he came in but God has other plans for me! It’s exciting to know I have a purpose that is important to God. Thank you all who have been sustaining me and my family through your prayers.
4. I am able to do most things unaided. Anyone who knows a stroke or head injury person knows they lose some function. I am having a problem with short term memory which is driving Troy crazy but hey I had a problem before my aneurysm so what’s the problem?!
5. My husband was able to take a month off work to be with me 24 hours. (that might kill us!!!) just kidding. I am actually happy to be able to spend the time with him. He has been doing everything. The laundry, the cleaning, paying the bills, taking care of the girls, the dogs, my doctor appointments, its nice to have this break.
6. My brother Tony got to come home from Afghanistan to see me in the hospital. And with my head shaved, I look just like him!!!!
7. I can still knit. That’s what kept me sane in the last 2 weeks of hospital lockup.
8. The way family, friends and others have stepped up to the plate to help our family with the kids, with me (Thank you all who are helping pick up the girls from school), financially(Thank you Greg for setting up the account at the bank, Tracy thank you for the Avon fundraiser), with food, (We had a fabulous meal from my Godmother) (Thank you Uncle Subby and Chris for the food at the hospital!)Thank you for the gift cards Joe & Chrissy. Thank you for your Prayers; There is power in prayer. I am the living proof. If there is anything I left off or I am not aware of…Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, I am surrounded by the most wonderful of family and friends.
Please pray that my short term disability goes thru so that I can get paid. Pray that I will get my skull cap put back in soon. Posted by Anonymous to Love For Angela at February 23, 2007 Please pray that my short term disability goes thru so that I can get paid. Pray that I will get my skull cap put back in soon.
I thought I would share the miracles that I am aware of with all of you that have been praying for me. I hope this bolsters your faith and you realize that God is alive and still working miracles on this earth.
1. Troy was told I would be in therapy for 4-8 weeks before I would be able to go home. It was 2 1/2 weeks and I am now home. (To God Be The Glory!)
2. Doctor Thorell said he did not expect me to survive the 2nd aneurysm surgery because I was so ill the morning I had the 2nd aneurysm burst. Here I am!! I am a miracle. To see more about this go to my blog and scroll down to Troy’s testimony(Feb 11) click the second link.
3. I stopped breathing and all vitals shutdown before the 2nd surgery. The doctor expected me to be dead when he came in but God has other plans for me! It’s exciting to know I have a purpose that is important to God. Thank you all who have been sustaining me and my family through your prayers.
4. I am able to do most things unaided. Anyone who knows a stroke or head injury person knows they lose some function. I am having a problem with short term memory which is driving Troy crazy but hey I had a problem before my aneurysm so what’s the problem?!
5. My husband was able to take a month off work to be with me 24 hours. (that might kill us!!!) just kidding. I am actually happy to be able to spend the time with him. He has been doing everything. The laundry, the cleaning, paying the bills, taking care of the girls, the dogs, my doctor appointments, its nice to have this break.
6. My brother Tony got to come home from Afghanistan to see me in the hospital. And with my head shaved, I look just like him!!!!
7. I can still knit. That’s what kept me sane in the last 2 weeks of hospital lockup.
8. The way family, friends and others have stepped up to the plate to help our family with the kids, with me (Thank you all who are helping pick up the girls from school), financially(Thank you Greg for setting up the account at the bank, Tracy thank you for the Avon fundraiser), with food, (We had a fabulous meal from my Godmother) (Thank you Uncle Subby and Chris for the food at the hospital!)Thank you for the gift cards Joe & Chrissy. Thank you for your Prayers; There is power in prayer. I am the living proof. If there is anything I left off or I am not aware of…Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, I am surrounded by the most wonderful of family and friends.
Please pray that my short term disability goes thru so that I can get paid. Pray that I will get my skull cap put back in soon. Posted by Anonymous to Love For Angela at February 23, 2007 Please pray that my short term disability goes thru so that I can get paid. Pray that I will get my skull cap put back in soon.
Thursday, February 15, 2007
**Announcements & Updates**
Hello Everyone,
Greg emailed the following updates and announcements this evening:
*Angela is going home tomorrow (Friday), February 16. She will continue out-patient therapy for several weeks and has an assessment in mid-March.
*Troy and Angela have an appointment with the neurologist at the end of February to determine when to replace her skull cap.
*If you'd like to visit Angela at home after she gets settled in, please call first to be sure she'll be there and that she's up for a visit.
*Troy will be taking the next month off work to be the primary at-home care for Angela. There are days/times that Troy will need someone to cover for him due to church commitments and Theresa will be working to fill-in those spots with people who have offered to help.
Theresa will be coordinating meals for Troy, Angela & the girls for the week of February 19. Sharon Ramsbottom will be coordinating meals for the following weeks. If you've already submitted your name to provide a meal via the Emmanuel Fellowship website - thank you - you will be contacted.
*On behalf of Troy and the Kohls & Monestero families, thank you to all of you who have prayed faithfully for Angela, Troy & the girls. Thank you also to the many people who have stepped-in to help with the girls, for the hospital visits, for the financial contributions and for the Avon fundraiser. I know the out-pouring of care and love for Troy, Ang and the girls has made the challenges of the last 6 six weeks much easier.
*We may still try to put together a fund-raiser/celebration lunch for Angela sometime in March or April, so stayed tuned for future updates.
Greg emailed the following updates and announcements this evening:
*Angela is going home tomorrow (Friday), February 16. She will continue out-patient therapy for several weeks and has an assessment in mid-March.
*Troy and Angela have an appointment with the neurologist at the end of February to determine when to replace her skull cap.
*If you'd like to visit Angela at home after she gets settled in, please call first to be sure she'll be there and that she's up for a visit.
*Troy will be taking the next month off work to be the primary at-home care for Angela. There are days/times that Troy will need someone to cover for him due to church commitments and Theresa will be working to fill-in those spots with people who have offered to help.
Theresa will be coordinating meals for Troy, Angela & the girls for the week of February 19. Sharon Ramsbottom will be coordinating meals for the following weeks. If you've already submitted your name to provide a meal via the Emmanuel Fellowship website - thank you - you will be contacted.
*On behalf of Troy and the Kohls & Monestero families, thank you to all of you who have prayed faithfully for Angela, Troy & the girls. Thank you also to the many people who have stepped-in to help with the girls, for the hospital visits, for the financial contributions and for the Avon fundraiser. I know the out-pouring of care and love for Troy, Ang and the girls has made the challenges of the last 6 six weeks much easier.
*We may still try to put together a fund-raiser/celebration lunch for Angela sometime in March or April, so stayed tuned for future updates.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
**Update**
The family is starting to set-up meals for Angela and if people would like to help out, please send an email to: loveforangela@emmanuelfellowship.com Greg said he has had several people volunteer, so he wanted to begin letting everyone know they're ready. Thank you everyone.
Sunday, February 11, 2007
**Watch This!** Troy's Testimony
When you get to the page, see both video boxes. Lord God.... You Are Mighty..... \O/
http://www.emmanuelfellowship.com/Ministry.aspx?Ministry=c2b8a4cc-b2cc-4a9c-a32e-8e258f373398 P.S. Thank you Pastor Tim....thank you.
http://www.emmanuelfellowship.com/Ministry.aspx?Ministry=c2b8a4cc-b2cc-4a9c-a32e-8e258f373398 P.S. Thank you Pastor Tim....thank you.
**Sunday Message From Angela**
Cant wait to join the land of the living or what I consider normal. Being able to come and go whenever I feel like it!! I am trying to get a date to get my skull put back in so I can do the things I used to be able to do. Right now I have to wear a helmet to protect my head even when I go to the bathroom here. But people even though this trial is getting to me Rejoice and know that according to the doctors I should be dead. They don't know of to many people who have had two aneurisms and lived!!! That is ME!!! I also wanted to say THANK YOU to all who have supported us in prayer or through deeds. Troy has (with my sister in law, Chanin) been able to work out care for my children. I have been overwhelmed with the love my family has been shown by fellow co-workers, family, friends and our church. This blog is the greatest becuz I get to see who's been affecting my family. I have been really out of it so this and the book that my mother had in my room for visitors has been the only way for me to stay connnected!It's the only way I have had a timeline to see when I have had operations and what to expect.Michelle, Chanin and Sherri I love you guys and wish I could wrap my arms around you and love on you becuz I am feeling so grateful for the support and love you have shown us. I hope in the future there is something I can do for you to ease a burden or make your life easier.Well I need to sign off I have a roommate who is verbally abusing the nurses and it gets me extremely upset. I am used to "old" people being sweet and loving, not cruel. Please keep me in your prayers in the evenings. It seems they are the hardest.
Jon Monastero....how did you hear about this?? Let me guess. Michelle Monestero!!! Thanks for stopping in to visit. Whoever thought of this blog thing was a genius!!!! Love to all of you
Jon Monastero....how did you hear about this?? Let me guess. Michelle Monestero!!! Thanks for stopping in to visit. Whoever thought of this blog thing was a genius!!!! Love to all of you
Saturday, February 10, 2007
** NOTES FROM ANGELA HERSELF!! WHOOOHOOO!!!!!!!**
Its ME!!!!! I have finally figured out how to get here and read the blog and also add to it!! Sherri you are the best. I appreciate you doing this for us. For one, I can go back and read what I have been missing since I have been out of it. Really, this is the best way to update everyone and I keep hearing from the nurses that I have the most family and friends of anyone they have had here. That is quite the testimony of the love God has for me and how he shows it to me through other human beings!!!
Please pray for me most in the evenings. I want to go home and sleep in my own bed. I would like to snuggle with my family and fall asleep in my bed with them after watching a movie. The problem is that insurance feels if I am ok to go home and sleep then I am ok and don't need to go to therapy and be watched over 24 hours. But, the truth of the matter is that I am missing part of my skull until they replace it which I don't have a date yet. there is to much swelling right now and they need to figure out if they can drive me any more crazy than I feel right now!!!! You think I am kidding but if you were locked in a hospital with no end in sight you would go crazy too!!! I can't wait to see everyone and I appreciate all the love and support I am getting from you all while I am here. I will update you later.....Love MEEEEE!!!!
Please pray for me most in the evenings. I want to go home and sleep in my own bed. I would like to snuggle with my family and fall asleep in my bed with them after watching a movie. The problem is that insurance feels if I am ok to go home and sleep then I am ok and don't need to go to therapy and be watched over 24 hours. But, the truth of the matter is that I am missing part of my skull until they replace it which I don't have a date yet. there is to much swelling right now and they need to figure out if they can drive me any more crazy than I feel right now!!!! You think I am kidding but if you were locked in a hospital with no end in sight you would go crazy too!!! I can't wait to see everyone and I appreciate all the love and support I am getting from you all while I am here. I will update you later.....Love MEEEEE!!!!
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