Saturday, November 15, 2008
November 15th, 2008 pm
It is 5:59 pm. I am sitting in the waiting room/my apartment with quite a few members of my family. It has been nice having them here helping and supporting. Mary had a pretty decent day today. It started out just about the same as the day before with restlessness and really wanting to get out of the bed. Throughout the day though, she has really calmed down and is talking a lot better. She got her staples out of her scar today. The nurses were just about done doing it, when they called to an emergency in the ER. So, she still has 8 staples in, but they will finish up soon. Mary is so thirsty and dry, but they can't give her any water or ice chips yet. She is begging me for a drink. There again, it's so hard to say no. They are afraid that she may choke, which could lead to an infection. She is scheduled for a swallowing evaluation on Monday, to make sure the right muscles are working. They want to make sure that all liquids are going to the right areas. If she passes that, she should be able to start eating and drinking right away. We'll see how that goes. Doug and I walked down and found the rehabilitation center that Mary will most likely be going to. It looks like a wonderful facility. I am going to tour it on Monday. Mary will get the best help possible for a good recovery. I truly believe that is the right place that she needs to be. My sister Beth came in about 5pm and went in to see Mary. She happened to be awake at time, so she was able to talk to her a little while. Beth said that she really sees a difference in Mary since the last time she was her. (which was Tuesday) I guess since I'm here 24/7, I don't see the changes as much as others. It is great that others see it so quickly. I think that things will really start to click for Mary when she gets to the rehab facility. That is what we are all praying for. We are so lucky that we have such a large group of friends that care about Mary. Thank you for all your prayer and positive thoughts. It does mean a lot. As always, please keep Mary in your prayers. Thanks.
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I'm so glad to hear about the improvements that have been going on. Your family is in our prayers.
Elizabeth
Arrowsmith
Scott,
You do have a wonderful grp of friends when I read your comments. I Feel alot like you did since last Mmy. It is hard to not give your loved ones they want right now. Your story as touced my heart and many others well.God will always be with you and Mary. He will walk you through this journery where your learn to be strong and have the energy you thought you never had
It makes you open your eyes to the world and see it in a different light. God is always there all you have to do is ask in prayer.
Sherri Mueller
Scott--You, Mary and your family continue to be in our prayers and thoughts daily. Mary is making such great progress-we look forward to your blogs each day. We just know that once she gets into rehab her progress will increase quickly--look at the progress she has made already! Your vigil is inspiring to us but can be exhausting on you--please take care of yourself when you can--allow your family to step in so that you can have a break from time to time. We are here for you if you need anything at all. Stay positive! Love, Carol and Mike
Scott--You, Mary and your family continue to be in our prayers and thoughts daily. Mary is making such great progress-we look forward to your blogs each day. We just know that once she gets into rehab her progress will increase quickly--look at the progress she has made already! Your vigil is inspiring to us but can be exhausting on you--please take care of yourself when you can--allow your family to step in so that you can have a break from time to time. We are here for you if you need anything at all. Stay positive! Love, Carol and Mike
Scott & Family,
Just want to let you know I am praying for you and Mary daily. I have been following her progress and can't believe how far she has come in such a short time. Scott, you need to stay strong and take care of yourself. Mary is so blessed to have you, family and friends to help her on her road to recovery. (She will make it!)
The blogs you have written have truly touched my heart. HANG IN THERE!
I will keep praying,
Dottie Newell
Scott,
You and your family continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. This blog has truely touched my heart along with many others.Thanks for taking the time to write on this blog daily, I look forward to reading the blog to hear all the improvements that Mary is making. Mary has made remarkable progress already and she she will make much more once rehab starts. Try to remian patient and stay strong! Remember you have plenty of family and friends to help get down this road. Stay rested.
Lacy, Nathan & Emma Moore
Hey Scott! I saw your dad last night at our church. He sang along with some other men for a woman's dinner that I was in charge of. Your parents are so wonderful! You are SO lucky you have them. They really mean a lot to me. They are always so kind. Now I know where you get it (ha, ha) Please give cousin Mary a kiss for me. I'd like to come visit, but will wait until the time is right & just let Mary get her rest for now. Take care, I'm praying for your continued strength! Love, cousin Anne
Hi, my name is Lori Cornwell, I am a friend of Julie's. On June 10th, 2001 I had a brain hemorrage(spelling ?). I was told I should not have lived, but I did. I spent a year in bed unable to care for my family or work. But I made nearly a complete recovery. Whatever symptoms there are at 1st can get better, the brain is an amazing thing and it can heal completely, but slowly. My lingering symptoms are that it changed my life for the better, I do have short term memory loss issues, but my kids think that is great. God Bless you and you are in so many people's prayers. When I laid in my hospital bed, I could literally hear and feel people's prayers! Faith is the substance of things Hoped for, the evidence of things not yet seen. (Hebrews 11:1)
Have Faith, Lori
Let me know if there is anything else I can do!
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