Friday, January 14, 2011

January 14, 2010

We are officially over the grafting hump! Mom's grafts have taken fully. Her bacteria count has decreased dramatically as she continues to heal. Her biggest competitor at this point is the cough that she finds herself consumed with occasionally. We are all hoping that this increase in strength due to having a complete outer skin layer will help to combat the coughing.

She is determined as ever and hopes to be moved to rehab within the next two weeks. During her stay in rehab they will have a daily regiment of exercises to prepare her for her prosthetic leg and regain her range of motion in all of her limbs and digits. She needs each and everyone of her cheerleaders at her side through all of this therapy as it will assuredly be another test of her strength both physically and mentally. We all know very well that she is more than capable of striding through the speed bumps ahead. We must continue to bolster Mom with thoughts of positivity and optimism so that she is just as confident as we are of the future to come.

9 comments:

  1. I Really cant remember how I was introduced to your blog but I have been following it for a while and I am so glad to hear that your mom is doing better. Thank you for sharing. Prayers for your mom and your family.

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  2. Great news! I believe in the power of prayer and will continue to pray for you.

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  3. Truly wonderful news! Rehab is a giant step forward to coming home. With her inner strength and determination I know she will do well!! Good luck Nadine!!

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  4. YES!!!!!!! That's what I said aloud here in my Chesterfield, MO kitchen when I read the first three sentences! I am so glad for all of you.
    Rehab is not easy, I know. I will continue to send all best!

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  5. This message is from one of your moms biggest Cheerleaders. I am here for her and I can not wait till she is closer to all of us. She is our miracle. Love KK

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  6. This is news I am very glad to read. Thanks for sharing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as always.

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  7. I went to HS with Nadine and have been watching and praying for all of you since the accident. I lived across the street from the Castro's and am friends with Carolina, Heidi, and Roy on FB. I am so glad to see all the recent post on your blog. Keep up the fight and God Bless you all!

    Cindy Rhoads

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  8. We are so glad to hear the wonderful news! We continue to pray for her and all of you.

    The Howe Family

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  9. Please let her knopw that we are praying for her in California. While her road is sure to still be bumpy in spots, the smooth road will become more and more evident. Continued Blessings.

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