Friday, November 14, 2008
November 14th, 2008 pm
It is 5:59 pm. Today was Mary's first day down in her new room on the 5th floor. She had a day that I would consider a descent day. She was actually very sleepy today, with not a lot of interaction with us. There was some, but some of the time she was a little confused. We asked the doctor, and he said that is not uncommon. Her sluggishness is not uncommon either. Mary's history here so far is if she has a very active day, and very alert, she will be very tired the next day. That has held true so far. This afternoon a social worker from the rehabilitation facility came and talked to us. She explained to me what was ahead in Mary's rehab. She told me something that I couldn't believe. She said that if Mary continues to get a little better each day, there is a possibility that she might move into a rehab facility early next week. I think I am going to keep her here at their rehab. It will be farther away from us, but I am not doing this for us. I am doing what gives Mary the best chance to get well enough to live a good life. They are top notch in everything they do here. I will be able to visit her quite a bit, but they say sometimes if loved ones are there, it distracts from the rehab. It will be tough to leave her somewhere without me there, but hopefully she knows that it is the best for her. It may not be a long stay for Mary. We just don't know. We are going to look at the facility tomorrow, just to see what it is like. I can't actually believe they are thinking about putting her in there so soon. The doctor said this would start to improve her strength. I guess if they think she is about ready, then game on. I just hope and pray that the same old strength and drive that Mary had will shine through in this process. I know this will be the most difficult thing she has ever done in her life. She has come a long way in 10 short days. I know the months ahead hold a lot of work for Mary. If she remains as strong as she has always been, she can do this. Please pray for this next step in her road to recovery. Thanks.
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Scott - Mike & I are reading your updates daily. We are praying for Mary. Getting rehab started so soon is awesome. It will be tough, but we know Mary - she'll do it! She is a tough competitor on the Volleyball court and even stronger in LIFE. Mary and your entire family will be in our prayers. Mike & Janice Zanger
Scott,
I, too work with Mary and have had tons of conversations with her through out the 8 years I have worked with her. Mary's love for you and her children are an inspiration to everyone. I'm so glad she is progressing well and thankful you update the website so often. I thank you for this. Mary is very strong willed and will continue to get better, I have faith. I don't know of anyone at BCBSIL Quincy office that doesn't love Mary. I love this website and also follow progress for another little guy Ethan through Caringbridge website. These are great for those of us that can't be there but want to follow the progress. Take care of yourself and my prayers are with you. You are right in saying Mary will love reading this when she gets better.
Peggy Homan
Scott,
We're so glad to hear of the progress yesterday.What wonderful news that rehab can start so quickly.That seems like positive reinforcement to attest to her great strides so far.She is a tough cookie and will not give up,we all know that!We love you guys and are continuing to pray for you all everyday!We know God hears and answers our prayers.
Dave, Carri and family
Scott,Mary's progress every day just shows how much of a fighter and competitorshe is.Althogh it will be hard being away from Mary in rehab i think we all know she will recover even quicker staying at their facility.We continue to pray and send our love. The Hartley's
Scott
This blog is awesome to keep up with Mary's progress. We are thinking about her so many times a day and praying for her. Seems you need plenty of prayer too and we will up those prayers for you. You are doing an awesome job, Scott, she could not ask for more. There obviously will be days that are long and frustrating but the days that are so huge will make up for them. Mary wanting to get out of bed is a good thing - it means she won't stay down for long - but I can only imagine how hard that must be for you. I am praying that those difficult moments for you will be few and far and when they come you will have God's strength and peace surrounding you. You hang in there... Hope you're also able to get some rest.
Jeanne
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