Mom and Daddy went to the doctor today for a check up. This is Dr. Porter. He was the doctor overseeing her case since she went to the rehabilitation center.
Dr. Porter got reports from Mom's speech therapist and physical therapist (Ethan). The speech therapist at Baylor may release Mom as early as Friday. We will have to wait a bit longer for Ethan to release her. She is still working on balance and stability.
With the reports sounding positive, Dr. Porter decided to release Mom! She can go back to work. Mom is not sure of the exact start date but we anticipate it could be in the next two weeks.
Mom is a bit worried that she will be very tired if she works all day. I think that at the end of every day most of us are very tired. I think she will not be the only one.
Things are going very well. Mom still cannot drive and I really want to thank all of her friends who have helped get her to and from appointments. You helped my father and I out a lot by driving her where she needed to go when we couldn't.
Thank you to all who have brought food and prayed for my mom. Without you, we would be in really bad shape!
The story of Mom batteling her brain tumor seems to be coming close to an end. I am not done writing yet. I will post more about Mom's progress as it comes available. Anything newsworthy - I will post. Just check once a week or so.
I will post more details about the May 2nd celebration soon. Please come! We would love to see you and thank you in person for helping our family!
On a side note. You have been so kind to pray for my mom. Just as her story is winding down, I have another friend in need of your prayers. Our best friend has a four year old daughter who is currently in Cook Medical Center batteling for her life. She was admitted on Sunday. The doctors don't know what is wrong. She is on life support. We pray that she will live and be healed completely. You can follow her blog at this spot: www.godsavetrinity.blogspot.com
Thank you!
I never dreamed that the end result would be so good. I am so happy for the entire family, and especially Debbie. I just hope she doesn't rush back to work, and get too run down. If at all possible take the rest of this school year and the summer to get strong and play with Avery & Luke. Travel and go visit family & friends, “we” have room and would love to have you come visit. I bet Heidi would love to host, and don’t forget Cheryl & John, and all the other friends and family you have scattered all over the place. Debbie you have been blessed with many people who love you and want you to continue the healing process. However as you travel down the road to “complete recovery”, it is ok to take short sightseeing trips and detours to enjoy the people that prayed nonstop for your return to “normal life”. If someone had told us 30 years ago that we would pray to be “normal” we would have laughed at them. In just 23 days until we will be in Dallas to celebrate your recovery.
ReplyDeleteLove Rita & Jim
What wonderful news that you are progressing so well, Debbie!! God is Good! I do think your concerns about being tired at the end of the day are very justified and our tiredness at the end of the day is NOTHING compared to what you have been through and are building yourself back up from! With love and prayers, Ruth Ann
ReplyDeleteDebbie. this is an Easter Blessing that we have all prayed for. God has blessed you and he has a reason for you going forward with your life. Just remember that you still need to take time to "Stop and smell the flowers" so to speak, by taking things slow and making sure that you don't try to over do. Just know that we are still thinking of you and praying for your full recovery. I can't wait for the Smith Reunion this year so that I can see you and get a hug. I thank God each day for the miracle he has worked in your life.
ReplyDeleteAll my love.
Rita @ Oklahoma City