The last post I wrote discussed the marathon that we have begun...well I am exhausted already! However, I have realized the benefit of posting once a week for me is that I have the opportunity look back and see the progress we have made and the many tender mercies that we have been given.
Since moms accident we have made it through 27 days, traveled 1,968 miles, and across two countries (three if you count Miami). Mom has managed to fight through three flights, 4 hospitals, more doctors than we can count, two craniotomies, two angiograms, a tracheostomy, multiple scans and X-rays, pneumonia, and constant poking and prodding. She has truly come a long way!!!
Our goal over the past week has been to get rid of any and all infections and prepare her to leave the ICU and then move onto the RIC (Rehab Institute of Chicago). In order for mom to move to RIC she needed to be off antibiotics, have her temperature in a normalized range and not have to be suctioned on a frequent basis over a two day period. As of this evening, she has accomplished all this and more. Tomorrow looks to be the day we will make the move.
As you have read in the many posts prior to this one we have seen so many blessings and miracles all along the way, each one helping us continue to endure. The last week and especially the last two days have been no different. We have been able to see even more blessings and receive that "second wind." While Grandma Adams, Zach, and I were visiting mom yesterday she started to respond to commands. At one point I asked mom to move the hand I touched (left hand) and she did! I then touched her right and asked her to move it, she did! I then took her left hand and scratched her right arm, I told her what I was doing and then moved her hand and asked her do the same thing, she did! I asked her to lift her head, she did!!!! Watching her continue to fight and seeing yet another miracle has given our family the strength we needed to endure!
Unlike any and all marathons (I dread being a part of) this one has more than just a "second wind," and each one seems to give me more strength and anticipation for the next.
Love,
Brittney
Since moms accident we have made it through 27 days, traveled 1,968 miles, and across two countries (three if you count Miami). Mom has managed to fight through three flights, 4 hospitals, more doctors than we can count, two craniotomies, two angiograms, a tracheostomy, multiple scans and X-rays, pneumonia, and constant poking and prodding. She has truly come a long way!!!
Our goal over the past week has been to get rid of any and all infections and prepare her to leave the ICU and then move onto the RIC (Rehab Institute of Chicago). In order for mom to move to RIC she needed to be off antibiotics, have her temperature in a normalized range and not have to be suctioned on a frequent basis over a two day period. As of this evening, she has accomplished all this and more. Tomorrow looks to be the day we will make the move.
Unlike any and all marathons (I dread being a part of) this one has more than just a "second wind," and each one seems to give me more strength and anticipation for the next.
Love,
Brittney
I am jumping with joy over here with the the news you bring tonight! What an amazing woman your mom is. We continually pray for her and your family. Lots of love to you.
ReplyDeleteSo so so happy to have read this!!! She has come such a long way, and i am more than thankful. You guys have been so strong throughout all of this. With everything you guys are going through you still find time to update us, and i'm sure i speak for everyone when I say how much I appreciate it. Can't wait until the day comes where she is back home with her loving family. This is awesome news and I will continue to pray for more great news to come. Love you all ~ Molly White
ReplyDeleteBest post ever! Thanks so much for keeping us updated. A day does not go by nor a prayer without mentioning Sherrie. Keep the faith and be strong. Can't wait to hear what Sherrie will do next! Lots of love to you all. LUCY
ReplyDeleteThis is completely fantastic! Oh! So! Happy! Thanks for the update, Brittany <3
ReplyDeleteTwo Whoa Chuckwagons for Sherrie!!!!! We love you all and continue to pray for all of you. Thank you Brit for sharing this great news!
ReplyDeleteLove Aunt Julie
Happy tears from Logan!! Go Sherrie!!! Thanks, Brit!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post, Brittney. We are thrilled she is responding to you - real progress and miracles. I am sure this is just what you all needed - to know she hears you and she can respond. Our love and prayers continue to be with you. We are so grateful she is such a fighter and she is showing you how badly she wants to be able to communicate with you fully again. Thank you for the time you take to keep us all informed. As we watch her struggle to recover and all of you to stay strong and focus on your faith, any problems we have are so minor. Really puts life in perspective, doesn't it. Love, Gaye Breillatt
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous, fabulous news! We are thrilled to hear of this progress! We are so grateful for your updates. We want you to know that we love you for your strength and continued fighting! We pray for Sherrie's continued progress, and want you to know you are all in our thoughts constantly. Duane and Jan
ReplyDeleteWe found out about Sherri's accident through Jill Lex's facebook post. Our thoughts are with her and your family. Your mom and dad were such great examples and friends to us when we were in the BG Ward as a newly married couple. Your family continues to inspire us with your strength, your faith and your perspective. We are so happy to hear of Sherrie's latest improvements. You will all continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for sharing your story.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Megan and Dave Steinbach
Wonderful news! You all deserve the gold medal at the finish line! We are still praying for you guys!
ReplyDeleteIt's so great to hear the progress your mom is making everyday and that she is now able to go to the RIC! What a fighter she is! Your family is always in my thoughts and I continue to pray for her recovery! Thanks for the constant updates, your family is amazing!
ReplyDeleteLove, Tiffany
YEAH!! So excited that you're getting feedback from her. I'm sure you are overjoyed and now seeing response on your family's efforts. Makes me want to run farther and faster! Keep it up Sherrie! We love you all!
ReplyDeleteI had to wipe my eyes from the tears in order to continue to read your post and relay the message to Steve. I am weeping with joy at another one of the sweet miracles you have received. There is not a prayer that goes by without your mother and family in it. We love you guys so much. Love Holly, Steve and Chloe
ReplyDeleteBrittney---OUTSTANDING NEWS!
ReplyDeleteWe are so happy to hear of Sherrie's progress.
This is another example of her tremendous determination and the incredible love and support of all of you in her family as well as the countless friends around the world. The lords hands are in play here in bringing her back to health day by day.
We have you in our thoughts and prayers ever single day
With all our love--the OBriens
The Hadlock's are doing the Happy Dance tonight and cheering for all our Dear Friends. Go Sherrie! Go Labrums! Go Christensens!
ReplyDeleteBriitney,
ReplyDeleteI wanted to let you know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers! Your mom is such a sweet lady. It is so wonderful to hear the progress she is making.
Erinn (Frick) McKiernan
That is so exciting to hear she is responding to simple commands. You guys are amazing. Keep going, keep praying and know we are thinking and praying for you. We love you! - love the Roberts family
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