Good and Bad

Lets start with the good and end with the bad. Mama has been moved out of the long term care facility and into a rehab center. They will focus mainly on her physical therapy so she can get moving again. This makes her very nervous as the physical therapy that she had been doing in the long term care facility was very painful and difficult for her. It's not going to be easy but she can do it! She's also lost a total of 60 pounds so far. On to the bad... She's been vomiting the past day and they're not sure if it's from one of her medications or if it's because she's so nervous about the move and extensive physical therapy that she's going to be doing daily. It could be a mixture of both. Please pray that she will have a positive attitude and will breeze through physical therapy so she can come home again. Love you more than words can express mama, stay strong!

If you are able and willing to donate to her medical fund, the link is below. Thank you!

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Discouraged

I apologize for not posting for this last week, I know there are a lot of people who have been wondering how mama's doing. She's trying her best to stay positive but unfortunately she has been getting a little discouraged because the physical therapy is not going as she had hoped. From what they told her, she would be at least standing this week and that did not happen. She can't yet get her feet on the floor because of the pain in her knees. The doctors have talked about transferring her to a rehab center where they can focus on her physical therapy for up to 4 hours each day and that scares her. The physical therapy that she has done hurts so she's worried about the pain she would feel for 4 hours each day. When mama is well enough, her and my dad will be moving back to Utah and will also be looking for employment at that time. Please keep them in your prayers that when that time comes, they will be able to make that transition smoothly and that they both will be able to find a job doing what they love. If you are able and willing, the link to donate to mama's medical fund is below. Thank you for keeping my family in your thoughts and prayers!

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Physical Therapy

Mama has been eating fairly well on her own so the feeding tube has been removed. YIPEE! The physical therapist said that on Monday they are going to have her try to get up and stand so I hope that goes well with all of her pain being in her knees. Please continue praying for her and her recovery.

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Restful Day

Luckily today has been pretty relaxing for mama. They didn't run any surprise tests so she was able to rest as much as possible. My cousin Jennifer flew to Texas from Colorado to visit her and I know that she loved to see a familiar face. They have her scheduled to take an actual shower tomorrow rather than her usual sponge bath and she's still having a hard time with her appetite. Please pray that it comes back quickly so she can start eating on her own regularly. If you would like help with her growing medical bills, the link to donate is below. Thank you everyone for all you've done for her and our family!

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She's Doing Well

When I called to check on mama this morning it was a big surprise to have her answer the phone and she sounds so good without the trachea tube in. Her voice isn't back to normal yet but she isn't having to take a breath in between each word she speaks which makes a huge difference. She's having a hard time getting used to eating again so nothing sounds good and nothing tastes good which means the feeding tube is still in. Today she told me that if it weren't for the arthritis pain in her knees from laying all day, she would be feeling pretty good. I am continually amazed by my mama and I'm so blessed to still have her here with us after all she's been through. I love you mama!
If you are able and willing to help with her continually growing medical bills, click on the link below to donate. Thank you!

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Trachea Tube Romoved

Mama has had quite an exciting day. The doctors removed her trachea tube early this morning and she was able to eat breakfast rather than being tube fed. She's definitely enjoying being able to taste her food again and the thing she asked for was a diet coke which she can't have quite yet. They are going to keep the feeding tube in for another day or so until they make sure she's eating enough to remove it. They have been moving her her out of her bed and into a chair for a few hours a day which helps relieve some pressure from her back, meanwhile she has been working with a speech therapist and physical therapist daily to get her strength back. My dad's company has given him an additional two weeks off work to stay with mama and that has made quite a difference in her. She was nervous to be left alone during the day and now that she doesn't have that anxiety, she's improving bit by bit. Her fever has also come down and is hoovering just above normal but it's better than it was the past few weeks. We'll take any improvements, no matter how small, as a victory!

"Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength."

I love you mama, never give up!

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More Improvements

Mama has amazed us all yet again. She passed her "swallowing test" with an A+ from what the doctors say and she's able to have a liquid breakfast tomorrow instead of the tube feeding. If she does well with that then they will take out the trachea tube either Tuesday or Wednesday as she's been breathing on her own for the last two weeks as well. I'm so proud of her! I can't thank everyone enough for all they've done for our family during this time and it has meant the world to us, I hope you all know that! Please continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers that she will continue to improve and if you would like to donate, the link is below. Thank you!

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Singing Happy Birthday

Mama has been moved to the long term care facility and they've put her through the ringer already. She's had many tests and also a replaced trachea tube as well. The best birthday gift that I have gotten was to hear her sing happy birthday. It was fairly hard to understand but I couldn't be happier to have her here to even attempt to sing it. I love my sweet mom more than words can express and I can't wait for her to overcome this rather large obstacle so she can enjoy life again. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers, she's got such a long way to go still.