Tis the season for cold and flu and it has not skipped over the Labrum house. Things have steadily been moving along. Sherrie is using her voice more and seems to be more aware of her surroundings each day. We remain grateful for these small and significant events in her life.
Just as we take a few steps forward, we seem to face another challenge that slows her down. Over the past week we have battled a cold and congestion that can get her quite agitated and panicky as she tries to clear her airway. Restful sleep has been tough and keeping her calm during therapy has been challenging. Our biggest concern is that she not get fluid in her lungs and bring on a case of pneumonia.
She has been blessed with a good cough that has cleared any excess fluid from her lungs. We are very grateful for this. Her swallowing has improved so she can manage her secretions better. Unfortunately, it take so much energy from her body that it just leaves her exhausted. We pray that her cold subsides soon and she can get some rest and energy.
We have hit the 8 month mark in this journey. We are grateful Sherrie remains in relatively good health and the weather here in Chicago has been snow free. I pray for her to have a string of really good days. In the meantime, we will do all we can to love and help her. I know she is closely watched over by her Heavenly Father. There are many things I don't understand, but I know He does.
While we are not out walking or dancing, I get my kisses and I love you's on a regular basis. She is aware of who we are and is always good for a big hug. She is an amazingly resilient woman.
Your blog is so sweet and inspiring~ What amazing strength and faith you have. You're still in our thoughts and prayers~ May 2013 bring the realization of your dearest goals.
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Richard and Kimberly (Wright) Toronto
We continue to keep the Labrum family in our prayers.
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I think of you and sweet Sister Labrum often. It's hard to remember that the Lord has his own timetable. As I have a child with Down syndrome I've had to adjust to things moving at a much slower pace than I would sometimes like. But I have also learned so much and felt Heavenly Father's love so constantly. I pray that things will continue to progress for you and that you will feel the arms of the Lord around you as you continue your journey. It may seem unbearably long now, but is just a blink of an eye in the eternities. God bless you, Ali Garner (Crystal Lake 2nd Ward)
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