Today was an important day for Sherrie. We have been waiting for final approval from Infectious Disease doctors that she is ready to move ahead with her crainioplasty and we received their approval. Sherrie's critical indicators over the past four weeks have all done very well and tests continue to show that there is no infection. Her surgery date is scheduled for the 23rd of October of which we are very grateful.
Over the past several weeks my sweetheart has done very well in all her therapy sessions. Today, she walked with assistance about 200 feet. We wore her out, but it was amazing seeing her place one foot in front of another while keeping pretty good balance. As I have said before, her drive and courage continue to amaze me.
Our prayers over this next week and next will be focused on her surgery and that all will go very well. There is always risks that go with surgery. Placing a prosthetic device in her body has a risk of rejection albeit small. I could go crazy thinking about all the possible things that could happen, but I pause and remember how we have been guided and blessed and will maintain faith that the Lord will continue to watch over and direct Sherrie's care.
Next week is another milestone for my sweet wife. We pray this will be an event that will allow her to accelerate her recovery and increase her functionality. We remain grateful for well trained and caring doctors, therapists and caregivers and for you and all your well wishes and prayers.
Great news! Praying for a smooth surgery.
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting us know. We are so grateful for all the progress and will join you in your prayers. Her recovery so far truly is a miracle!
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Elise and Jim Bouc
A candle will be lit at our church for Sherrie, that her surgery on the 23rd will be successful, and that she will continue to move forward in her recovery. God bless you all!
ReplyDeleteThe Norcia Family-Naples, FL
Sherrie has been making tremendous progress! It's wonderful that she is beginning to communicate in phrases and walking 200 feet. So many miracles have happened in five months. We'll add prayers for a successful crainioplasty in our daily prayers .
ReplyDeleteGloria & Wolf Henke
Sherrie will be in our prayers along with you!
ReplyDeleteMay God continue to bless your family,
Frank and Janet
We are fasting with you today. Our prayers are with you for a very successful surgery and continued progress for Sherrie. We love you. How grateful we are for our home ward and stake, and the support we have received as we have served here in Ghana for 3 years. God bless all. Love, The Breillatts
ReplyDeleteYou continue to be in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteDear Labrum Family ... for months my husband and I have have been silent stalkers of your blog, keeping up on Sherrie's progress. We have had her and your family in our daily prayers throughout the past 5 months. We have marvelled at the courage and love and strength you each have demonstrated as you have supported each other through these trying times. Thank you for your Christ-like example. To you President Labrum, we especially want to express our love. We continue to think of you and to pray for you. We will be especially mindful of Sherrie during this upcoming week and will hope that the combined prayers of so many will bring yet another miracle into your lives as she progresses on the road to recovery! We miss you and the wonderful people in Chicago!
ReplyDeleteLinda and Sherman Doll
Sweet Labrums,
ReplyDeleteA special prayer offered for you tonight that you may find comfort and peace through tomorrow's surgery. We continue to keep you all in our prayers and thoughts and are so grateful for the tender mercies of the Lord. He is with you and loves you. Your testimonies of faith and your example of Christlike love have touched our hearts deeply. Blessings and love to you, Labrum Family!