01/18/04 Mom Update

Published on January 19, 2004 By ShawnSkeele In Home & Family

1/16, Friday morning, our family was in meeting discussing Mom and we received a phone call from the hospital. It appeared that the pneumonia( yellow mucus, fever, etc) may be acting up again and that they would not admit her to the rehab center but to review her case next Tuesday.

1/17, Saturday early afternoon, Mom's fever is down and the decision is made to admit her into rehab at University Hospital. You don't know how amazing this is being admitted here. No one thought she had a "prayer" being admitted to this rehab center 10 days ago. Of all the places brain rehab is offered, I personally believe this place to be the best for Mom based on research, facilities and little attrition of staff there that appear to be seasoned having gained this insight Sunday afternoon. It conveniently turned out to be the best place for family that can still see her on a daily basis.

Mom's expressions, awareness and curiosity has improved. When visiting, it's harder to leave Mom now because you can see the emotion of her not wanting you to leave. She enjoys being read to more I think, now that she is more cognitive of what's being said and done.

Tomorrow, she starts rehab from 8am-4pm. The nurse describes it like her going to work each day. On Saturdays, they have rehab in the mornings only and Sunday is a day of rest. Pray that Mom will have the endurance and progress this week that will allow her to stay there to complete her rehab. Pray against anything that would hinder her progress. Give thanks to God the Father for His hand of protection and provision He has had upon Mom and our family.

May He continue to do so for you and yours. May God's love be made known to you and empower you to awaken others whose spirit and soul are still thirsting for such love to be shown to them. To the degree that God's love has been deposited in your life will you be able to invest in others. May we not squander or consume for ourselves such love that Mom and others have deposited into us, but honor them in making it known to others. As we honor the author of this love and His faithful ambassadors, I ask Father that you would bless us with Your peace and the only affirmation that can truly satisfy the soul hearing in the spirit, "Well done." Amen.

Comments

Pat W

on Jan 20, 2004

Shawn,
Such wonderful news - and we know where we need to give praise!!! I pray for your Mom's continued recovery and strength - and that she can feel our love - and more importantly - that she feels God's love for her.
Connie brought me back a book from Women of Faith by Patsy Clairmont. The other day, Tim took it and read from it to his Mom in the nursing home. It's so ironic that it's being used in that way - while others read to Connie in the hospital. At one funny point , Tim's mom laughed out loud (quite an accomplishment since she has alzheimer's and isn't very responsive). Somehow I think Connie would be pleased! How I miss my prayer time with your Mom, but I know we'll do it again. Thanks for your faithful updates!

Jean Card

on Jan 20, 2004

Win, and all of Connie's family. We are so grateful to God, the doctors , nurses and therapists that have been working with Connie. We think of and pray for her many times daily. Connie has been a friend and employer for many (25?) years. I miss our weekly visits while I am cleaning her home. We have shared many years of happy times, sad times and prayerful times. We have seen each other's children grow up and have children of their own.
I look around her home when we are cleaning there now and see her everywhere, in her "new" kitchen with the tea pots etc. and lighthouses,and pictures of the family. I pray that soon she will be back in her home and in our lives. WE MISS HER!!

Bonnie Z.

on Jan 21, 2004

How wonderful to talk with Martie and find out the progress Connie is making. And to think that a short time ago, no one, not even the doctors, would have thought this possible. That proves a few things: #1, the power of God, #2, the power of prayer and #3, the strength of Connie. This is truly great news and we are praying diligently, each day and like Jean says, many times a day, that this will continue. We look forward to the day when she is once again with us. God bless you all, and keep up your strength too. You will need it in the weeks ahead. Thanks for the updates, Shawn.

GemCityJoe

on Jan 22, 2004

Glad to hear the news. GCJ

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