Abby update - October 22

It was hard, but Gordon and I spent most of today away from Abby today as we made a trip to visit Baylor's Children's House in Dallas.  I think Abby enjoyed spending the day with her beloved Aunt Lynda (and also probably enjoyed some time off from being "exercised" by her parents, therapists, and Uncle Greg!).  She's doing fine today, although she's producing a lot of respiratory secretions, resulting in a lot of coughing, which she doesn't enjoy, based on the expression on her face...

 

We were very impressed with the Children's House, a pediatric rehab center (one of only two that accept children as inpatients in Texas).  Although the facility wasn't as big, with as much equipment as Warm Springs in San Antonio, they seem to be experts in caring for children with head trauma and special medical needs, such as tracheaotomies.  I think they would provide excellent care for Abby; however, it is a long way from home and from Abby's and Frank's (and our) friends and family.  With guidance from our rehab doctor, we hope to make a few more detailed inquiries about Warm Springs in San Antonio before making a final decision tomorrow.  Please pray for wisdom for us in that decision and for Abby, as she probably will have an "update" to her tracheaotomy on Monday.

 

And now, I'd better get back down to Abby--I've missed being around her today!

 

Love,

Lee Ann & all

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