medical updates
Published on May 12, 2004 By ShawnSkeele In Home & Family
Mom is now getting out and away from the facility. She was able to see my daughters perform in a bell choir concert at Eastern Hills Bible Church, go to a Gaither concert with Dad and friends and on Mother's Day attended church service at her church in DeRuyter while enjoying a Mother's Day dinner at Centro's next door afterwards.

She tremendously enjoyed the church choir coming up to the facility to perform and sing to the residents there. Though emotional seeing many of her friends since the accident, Mom was very, very grateful. It has inspired her to finish composing a song that has been on her heart. This has certainly peaked the curiosity of some of the therapists as they continue to train and evaluate her progress.

The fact that what I am about say is amazing that the discussion will even take place, let alone so soon. Next week, the family will meet with doctors and staff about taking steps in preparing for Mom's arrival home sometime in June. We will let you know just when that will exactly be.

There are still some health concerns other than the inability to do certain things physically. Her body, organs, etc. have untaken a huge shock and are still healing from it. Please pray that she will continue to get stronger.

I encourage you to make contact with Mom to see how she is doing and to encourage her. Feel free to contact any family member for her cell phone number.

Comments
on May 14, 2004
I've been checking daily for an update, just saw the latest one. I almost can't believe Connie is to this point, we have all been praying for this, now soon it is going to be a reality. I have truly missed her. We will do anything you need us to do to make this a reality. Keep us informed. Jean
on May 16, 2004
Our church continues to pray for Connie. I would love to speak to her to let her know personally. God has surely been faithful through her ordeal!

Dean McFadden
Pastor
Bethel Bible Church
Edwards IL
preacherdean@juno.com
on May 16, 2004
A miracle visited our church on Mother's Day. For that is, indeed, what it is....a Miracle of faith and prayer. We were so sorry to miss seeing Connie, as we were away for our own Mother's Day activities. But you can be sure our hearts and minds were right back here in the UCC Church at DeRuyter, praising God for sending Connie back among us. What a testimony her story truly is. I can imagine how excited she was to step into her own home again, after all these months. How wonderful that she will soon be home to stay. Love to all, Bonnie & Bruce