Thursday, March 31, 2011
She's Up and... Well... just UP! :) Not to the stage of "Up and Going" yet... but the 1st step was made this a.m. putting on the brace for the 1st time, sitting on the side of the bed, standing and then taking 2 wee baby slides (steps without having to ask "Momma, may I?:) to the chair beside the bed. She was able to tolerate sitting there happily... ok... not so happy, but doing well with it for 20 min... we coaxed her to finish the needed 1/2 hr time and then she went back to bed and is resting now! They will repeat this, this afternoon... telling us each time will get easier and easier. God is SOOOO good to give us WONDERFUL nurses, ~ so understanding. A fabulous pain team ~working with her and so sympathetic with all that she has and is facing! Can't complain... in fact we are PRAISING GOD, big time! "Little by Little, Inch by Inch" is a fun kids Patch the Pirate song a favorite of our kids ... and that's pretty much where we are right now... we aren't to the point of saying... as the song indicates that "by the inch what a SINCH"... but we are grateful for every inch taken. As it looks now, she is going to be wearing this brace for at least the 1st 6 wks... and then we'll see after that! Though its a TOUGH THING TO handle at 1st... we all think that she will actually be able to appreciate it more, when she's a little less loopy and in less pain of course. She is doing great, working hard. KEEP PRAYING the battle is not over... but at least we are starting to fight now, and not just sleep it off! :) I have NO IDEA all that her poor body has gone through, so I truly hope you will NOT think me heartless with my teasing. We have to smile to get through this... and God is helping us, big time! Natasha is still in WAY TO MUCH PAIN to joke or even smile yet... those days will come, I'm confident, but for now Keep praying for her. You all are our rock, right now. We so appreciate each one of you taking the time to check the blog, AND PRAY.. most importantly! It does help my Moma heart to hear from you from time to time. So a great-big thanks from me! ~Laura~
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Whew! I cannot imagine what all her poor body has gone through either. Thank you for this update, it helps us know how to CONTINUE to PRAY for Natasha, for her pain, for y'all, for extra strength, that she and y'all will rest, etc.
Sending LOTS of love from Colombia to room #314...I think that's the number?! =)
Sarah posted a post about her birthday party on our family blog this morning. She doesn't have any comments and so I told Phillip, "Our only comment-er on our family blog just had surgery and can't comment!"
Natasha is always faithful to comment on our kid's post, and they enjoy hearing from her! =D
Thnak you so much for taking time to update so the rest of us can know how it is going without calling and bothering you at an inopportune moment. God bless all of you....
All I can say is a big "OUCH"!! All of it sounds very painful but I do know from my sister-in-law, niece, and a cousin who went through it that it will get better! Praying that Natasha feels as little pain as possible! Strength for her mom and dad too!! :-)
We appreciate these updates. Thank you for taking the time in order for us to know, for we do care.
Much love & prayers,
U. Phillip & family
Praying that Natasha's inches will turn in feet and yards soon. We are praying for her!
CHEO
Checking in today to see how Natasha is doing. Thanks so much for posting updates! We are continuing to pray for our young friend.
Just got signed into your blog thru Heather's. Was hoping for an update this a.m. Will check back later. Hope she is doing better. So sorry you all are having to go thru this but I love the way Jesus is holding you and working, continuing to pray. Love to all
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