Small Praises and continued prayers

WE HAVE A DOCTOR!! Today we got news that 1 of the only 2 doctors in town that take workers compensation insurance is going to see Robert. This is very much a answered prayer. We were coming up on a fast approaching deadline, and I wanted to have this done almost 3 weeks ago!

Rob also got to get out of the house today. Initially we thought it was going to be a lazy day around the house, until we got a phone call from a new found friend that is a quadriplegic . He wanted to take us to lunch. He has a modified van with a lift, so it made it easier to get out and about. So Robert yells down the hall. "Get me up! I'm going to have company!" My, how his attitude changed. It was fun for us all, and brought all our spirits up a little to leave the house. I will be glad when we hear something on transportation for Robert as well as something about his powered wheelchair. He can't stand the manual he's in currently. Its very uncomfortable for him.

Rehab has already been set up for 12 weeks of Rehab for him, at 2-3 times a week. Whew...they are sure ready to hit the ground running.

Small thanks: Just a small thanks to the few people that have brought food, gone grocery shopping, helped with the kids and eased my worries. You're very appreciated and I know Rob and I are very grateful for everything.

Continued Prayers:

Please continue to pray for Caleb. New school, anger issues we are still dealing with, all the change. It's alot for such a little guy.
Approval for Van and Wheelchair from the insurance
Robert and I, and our marriage. Our relationship.

~Hollie

Two weeks home....

Hey all,

I know that you guys are used to Roberts dad updating this blog. But, Robert, the kids and I are home now as our own little family of four. We got home 8/7, and Robert got home 8/8 around 5. Trying to adjust, get into a routine, learning how things work for us at home. So far, we are learning the small adjustments we will be making here and there around the house. The small modifications that our landlord did were great, but there are still a few more that we are noticing that need to be done to make things more easier for all of us.

• Ramps for the thresholds, removing some carpet so that we can easily move his wheelchair around the house. Rearranging furniture as well.

Robert went to his Outpatient Rehab Evaluation at West Texas Rehabilitation Center here in San Angelo on Monday. Everything went very well. Everyone, therapists included seem really excited and positive about Roberts future return, and the possibilities he could have. He will have his first complete co-treated session with his OT/PT on this upcoming Monday.

Its so awesome to see how encouraged a therapist is after they meet Robert and see his attitude, and his current progress. I have tried to constantly stay hopeful of what I THINK or have FAITH that he can accomplish in the months/years to come. My God is a mighty God, and prayer, and personal faith is an righteous thing. I'm glad I have been doing both, as I know so many of you all have too. I do understand that things will take time, that things don't happen overnight. I am humbled to know that I, as well as so many of you, are right there with me being his cheerleaders, his support. Even if it is through prayer. So many have said that they don't know what else to do BUT pray. That is most definitely MORE than I could ever ask of anyone to do for us.

Continued Prayer needs:

• For Workers Compensation to Approve the Van that we need for Roberts Power Wheelchair that is being delivered withing the next 8 weeks. (we hope)


• Location of a Doctor here in San Angelo and a scheduled appointment for all his needs to stay in place in the future. (Outpatient Rehab, Home Health, Prescriptions)


• Caleb, he starts school next Monday.


• For me. This is by far the most difficult thing I have ever done in my entire life. Emotionally, Physically, and Mentally. Honestly, I have good days and bad. Good hours and bad hours, etc. I can openly admit that I struggle. I don't do this for a living, and I hope that anyone that does wouldn't expect me to swallow this whole, and be able to be superwoman from the get go. I'm doing my best.


• Robert and I are both struggling and I don't think that its a bad thing to admit. Please pray for us and our relationship.

Thanks to everyone.

~Hollie

 

 

 

 

Busy week

Hey guys, it has been very busy around here this week. A lot of activity, training, Instruction, and other related items that surround a tetraplegic person. Rob has had his PT and OT this week and these have included the items in the video below (FES assistive bike, a manual sliding border, and the arm slings with electrical stimulation). In addition there has been practice and training on car transfers, stretching of his muscles, moving from bed to chair and back, dressing, and many other things. This is all to get him ready to tackle a world that really does not understand the challenges of the handicapped. Get in touch with us if you would like to learn a bit we would be glad to chat, especially Rob.

Until next time

Chris