Tuesday, December 14, 2010

December 14, 2010

Mom's surgery went well today. They cleaned her from top to bottom, grafted her right arm fully, put the negative pressure machines back on, and reduced the size of her tracheotomy tube. They are quite convinced that, if these new grafts will take, she will be on road home. The doctors plan to leave her alone until the end of the month and then evaluate the progress of her legs to see if she is ready for grafting.

Over the next few days we will have to keep a close eye on her as she has a tendency to squirm about quite a bit and be pretty "feisty" as the nurses have said. The right side of her body needs to remain very rigid so that the grafts can take fully so there will definitely need to be conversations with her about getting too wild and absolutely no right arm waving.

They all of said that she is incredibly strong willed and blessed from above. With some of her cooperation and tons of support, we will get her going just as fast as she is ready for.

12 comments:

  1. Great news! I hope she has continued success in healing and my prayers are with you all!

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  2. Hallelujiah!!! These last couple postings have completely made my days!!! I am so glad to hear that Nadine has made such good progress!!! Tell her I love her and I miss her sunshine!!! My heart is full of gratitude for the blessings of this last week!!! All our love to you, your mom and family!!!
    Love, Deann

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  3. We add our prayers of Thanksgiving for your mom's continual progress. She is thought of at every daily Mass and continues to be in our hearts. We know how much Our Lord is walking by her side along with each of you. May the Christ Child continue to shower His gift of faith and blessings of Hope during this Christmas season. Blessings, the Adams Family

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  4. I just found out about your story through Nie Nie's blog. I know we don't know each other but I am sending some positive thoughts your way. May your mom heal quickly.

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  5. his is wonderful news...I am so happy for you guys.

    Stephanie Nielson

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  6. HI!. I have just found your blog... and read and read and read somemore...all I can say is that your all in my prayers and especially for the health and recovery of your beautiful parents...Blessings for the journey on the road to recovery ahead..
    hugs Dawn x x

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  7. Thank god for all his blessing! I know nadine has a long road ahead but if any one will make it she will!

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  8. I'm sure that Nadine is going to do whatever it takes to get home. As long as she follows the directions and limitations that the nurses and doctors give her and behave just a little, she will be doing what she wants in no time. We will be visiting after we pick up Jamie from the airport. I hope we see you all there.

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  9. Lisa, you certainly know the powerful spirit within Nadine as we witness it shine through from day to day. We are so happy Jamie is flying in. Aunt Cheryl and Aunt Jo will be there "with bells on!"

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  10. Hi there
    I am new here to this blog, I just read a recent article in The Record-Courier regarding the RESCUE of your mother. I am a resident of Benton, CA and was listening to my scanner on that day when the accident occured. In the afternoon, smoke was reported in the area, however no one was able to discover the source. Later that night, I was listening to the scanner again reporting the crash and that the search and rescue was considered more of a recovery. It seems to me that they lost all hope very quickly. As I wipe the tears from my eyes, I am so amazed that your mom has pulled through. My God that truly is a miracle. Your father is such a hero for finding Benton in the first place. It's ironic how The B&B at the hot springs has satellite tv and apparently a phone for receiving reservations but no available land line. I suppose that's why Diane considers it rustic. The strengh of your mom will be something that inspires me through any bad days that I have here in Benton. She is awesome!

    I wish you all the best this holiday and throughout the new year.

    Sincerely;
    Chrissy

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  11. Thank you so very much Chrissy. My Dad has nothing but wonderful things to say about the search and rescue teams that helped them out of the canyon. My Mom's recovery is nothing short of a miracle and her will to live. I hope that you have a wonderful Christmas.

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