Next Saturday marks one year since the car accident. We thought you might like an update on all your continued prayers!

FROM TC BUSCH:[...]

It’s been 6 months! So many emotions… appointments…changes…prayers answered. We were hoping to have definitive results from Becca’s recent mri and myleogram, but after meeting with the neurosurgeon yesterday, things are still a bit mysterious. TC was hoping Becca could start weaning off her many medications. Becca experiences some numbness and dizziness still…her left arm is not fully functional…there is hip pain. So they are taking her case to the “clinic” - a full team of doctors - to discuss. Kellie is doing well and FINALLY has no more granulomas on the pinsites on the sides of her head. It took 4 trips to the dermatologist and several biopsies. We follow up with him today as a matter of fact to check on their scars on her forehead. Yesterday the neurosurgeon gave the girls exciting news; they can resume full contact soccer in October (no heading the ball, of course). They were in tears – so relieved and happy! They’ve been working out this summer with their high school team. They very much enjoyed going to FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) camp in late June. They got a chance to share their story with a couple of members of the USA men’s Chivas soccer team…and they met and talked with Matt Barkley (quarterback of USC). The girls are looking forward to their senior year of high school…getting back on campus and being “normal” again.We want to thank you again for your continued encouragement and prayers. I came across this scripture in the Beth Moore Bible Study “Stepping Up”; she was pointing out the ways people can be of authentic help to one another. One way is in praying. 2 Corinthians 1:10-11 “He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on ourbehalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many. “[...]

It's been 5 months. In some ways the time seems fairly short, in others, a very long few months. We are so thankful for your prayers and support; what an encouragement on this journey.[...]

this is kellie.  i want to thank you all soooo much for your love, support, encouragement, and prayers. i have read everyone's comments and i am just so grateful that so many people have been hoping and praying for me and becca to get better. to know that becca and i have your support means the world to us. your comments and thoughts are much appreciated. thank you again for being there along this difficult journey and supporting us. God is SO good and He heals. i am so proud to be a child of God and a walking miracle. God bless you all! thank you! :)[...]

We thank you so much for your continued thoughts and prayers for the girls! It's a great encouragement to the girls (and to us) to know you are praying.[...]

Kellie's halo is off! Becca held her hand and TC helped the doctor remove it all...I took pictures and cried! We shared awesome hugs! Kellie came home and enjoyed her first shower in 94 days! It's been a great day! Both girls will begin rehab for their necks in a week. [...]

We got an early Easter gift on this Good Friday. The neurosurgeon's office called and rescheduled Kellie's halo removal from Tuesday to MONDAY at 10:30AM! A day earlier! Yeah! So 3 more days...we are counting the hours! She will get a stiff collar and we'll find out more about rehab, etc.[...]

Your prayers were answered again...Becca's infection is clearing. The neurosurgeon wants her to keep her neck immobile as much as possible in the stiff collar over these next few weeks. She switches to a different collar for showering. She's continuing OT three times a week and will follow up with the dr. on the 26th for more instructions.[...]

From TC: so Becca and I have been on a roller coaster ride the last few days. We ended up in the emergency dept. on Wednesday due to swelling in her face and eye. They took xrays, gave her IV antibiotics and had labs drawn.  Her face and eye continued to swell throughout the night, so I took her to the neurosurgeon's office this morning. Long story short...Dr. Menoni made the decision to remover her halo today before the infection got any worse. They took a culture from her infected pin site after the removal. Kellie was by Becca's side while they removed her halo...we all cried when it was off.  We then had to see an eye doctor because the swelling and infection went to the orbit  of her eye. The eye doctor is going to look at her under a powerful microscope in the operating room tomorrow where I work to make sure everything is okay. Becca has to wear a stiff collar brace 24/7 for three weeks. I waited to hug her until we got home, and it was the best hug ever! I have to admit that I cried quite a bit. My daughter's back and chest were so tiny...she is just so thin...but I got a great hug. Now we are waiting for Kellie to get her halo off. They can't wait til they are twins again and, of course, we will be there for Kellie. Please continue to pray for the girls' full recovery. We are blessed to have prayer chains for the girls and our families. Thank you again so very much![...]