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Posted 2014-01-25T04:12:09Z

Friday, 01/24

     Today the sutures were removed from Caren's R leg.
     Today the facility also installed a whiteboard in Caren's room, which makes it easier for her to track her day's activities.
     Today the aides and her charge nurse did a lovely job of caring for Caren's needs.
     Today, PT mapped out some exercises for Caren to accomplish.
     I AM grateful for every step forward.  Even a baby step is progress.
     Thank you, God.
     I AM grateful for kind, compassionate care.  [...]

Posted 2014-01-24T06:19:45Z

Caren's Work Cares

     These folks have thought of everything imaginable from apples to the zinc in antiperpiran.
     Special thanks to all who have given this gift of love, and for sharing your gift of compassion.  We all appreciate your generosity in so many ways.[...]

Posted 2014-01-24T06:11:13Z

Jesse and Nich

     Jesse is my son - Caren's brother - Nich's Dad.  I heard from him today, Thursday, and Jesse has made it to the other side of Iowa, and is encountering extremely bad weather.
     Prayers for him, plz, as he makes his way home.[...]

Posted 2014-01-24T06:05:57Z

Ms. Crump and Cross Creek

      Ms. Crump and the children in Fantastic Fives, and the rest of the Cross Creek family have contributed in a huge way by sending home food they've collected.
     Thank you for your abundant generosity.   These wonderful children and their families have enormously helped our family during this time of crises;  AND, helped Jesse, Caren's brother.  We shared with him the cheesy popcorn and pretzels so he would have snacks on his ride home of approximately 2400 miles.  Friends, thank you for sharing your love and prayers with us!  We are indeed very grateful![...]

Posted 2014-01-24T05:48:39Z

Good Bye, Butterworth

     The door closes on the Butterworth leg of the journey.  Nurses, aids, and staff call out well wishes and good-byes to Caren as she rides by in the wheelchair that will transfer her to another facility.  All packed up and ready to go - it's scary to leave a caring, comfortable, safe environment where you and your team know how to care for you.  Jesse calls just before Caren leaves Room 4024, her home base since January 04.   His call is comforting to his sister.
     Another arctic front moves through Michigan, and PTSD kicks in as Caren prepares to ride in a vehicle to the new facility.  Jesse has equally bad weather while traveling west - some passes being closed for the season.  
     Godspeed, Jesse.
     Blessings Caren, on the next leg of your journey.[...]

Posted 2014-01-21T04:14:28Z

Monday, 01/20

     How exciting!  Caren walked from her chair, to the restroom, back into the room, and out into the hall, across the hall to touch the door on the opposite side!   It was with assistance, but she is learning to walk again.
     Then, Monday evening, she did it again - the kids were cheering, I was holding her injured arm, and I was so proud.  Even though she had assistance, it was like watching her take her first steps - all over again.
     I'm not sure if two weeks in bed, or an acute concussion is the cause of her weakness to walk, but walk she will!  And does!  And will do again.
     Go CAren![...]