Chicago or Bust

It's Monday night and we just spoke with Ron. We are so relieved to say that Sherrie is coming home tomorrow. All things are set for her to arrive here, in Chicago, tomorrow in the early afternoon. A week and a half ago (seems like 4 months ago) we were wondering how long it would take us to get her to this point. We could not be more grateful or more pleased with the care she has had up until now. However, there is nothing like having her home and within our network of support.

It will take us a few days to figure out how we will rotate to spend the most time at the hospital. She is still in the ICU and only immediate family is allowed in to see her. They do that to keep her environment calm, reduce contamination, etc. The sheer number of Labrums in her immediate family may cause Northwestern to update their policy to be a little more exclusive! Both Northwestern and Sherrie are about to get a heavy dose of Labrum. 

She is still in her coma and we are waiting for her to wake up. She has continued to have eye flutters and moves her mouth quite a bit. Please keep her ability to wake up and have continued progress in your prayers. 

There have been many people who have asked what they can do for us and for Sherrie. For those who are local: once we get our feet under us, we will be organizing a schedule for meals and babysitting. We can't thank you enough for your willingness to help us. 

Those far away: we are playing music, audio clips, reading books and messages and talking to Sherrie. If you want to send an audio message for us to play, email it to: tclabrum@gmail.com. Otherwise, we will still be reading her your emails and blog comments.  

We have a long road ahead of us but we are thrilled that we are still traveling along it. 

 The Krieghbaums and Stephensons planted a garden for Sherrie with all of the ingredients needed for her famous salsa. They put in a sign that reads: "Surround yourself with friendship." Sounds like Sherrie.