Abby update - October 23
Today was a big day for Abby and tomorrow will be a big one as well!
First things first. With the help of some very determined nurses and therapists, we were able to take Abby outside in her chair twice today and have our dogs visit her! It was a really beautiful day with perfect weather. The only down side was that Abby happened to be very sleepy at both those times and pretty much slept through both experiences. Oh well, I think it was good for Arby and Amigo to see her, and perhaps she was comforted by all the licks she received from them. I think Abby's still got her nights and days mixed up, as she showed a lot of alertness last night (even up to about 11 p.m. when I went to sleep!).
The other big news is that tomorrow we will be moving to Warm Springs in San Antonio to begin Abby's rehabilitation there. We came back from Dallas with a strong impression of their program and a decision to only go to Warm Springs if we could have the opportunity to talk to some of their medical and therapy staff and obtain a very good sense of the program there. Believe it or not, the director of the program there actually called us today. She was able to answer all our questions and alleviate our concerns, so we feel very blessed to be able to choose a facility that is close to home. In addition, we were able to talk to two families that recently had their children there, both of whom were favorably impressed and whose children experienced amazing recoveries.
So, as of tomorrow, you will no longer find us at the Ronald McDonald House in Austin or at Austin Children's Hospital. The phone number at Warm Springs is 210-616-0100, although we don't yet know what room we will be in. The phone number at the Ronald McDonald House in San Antonio is 210-614-2554. We'll probably be able to be there starting tomorrow night, although eventually we may try to split our time as a family and spend some time back in Wimberley. We'll keep you posted.
Thank you for holding us up through this point. We are sad to be leaving the very dear friends that we have made at Children's Hospital, but are excited about reaching this next step in Abby's recovery.
Love,
the Linams
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posted by Linam updates @ 8:16 PM
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Hi Harold,
We've just arrived at Warm Springs this afternoon, and all is going well. I thought that I had found a computer that would let me post my update, but it won't let me access my Yahoo account. I was wondering if you could post the following update for me, and then I'll see if I can find a computer that lets me get to my email account tomorrow...
Abby update - October 24
Some things with brain injuries happen slowly, but some things happen fast--such as jumping from ICU to rehab! At 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 we made the decision to go to Warm Springs and by noon on Oct. 24 we (and all our tons of stuffed animals, books, cards, snacks, etc.) were here in Room 432.
Our first afternoon has been a good one. We've had very personable nurses (though it's a little hard to get used to not having a nurse right beside her bed at all times) and the pediatric rehab doctor and all three therapists already visited Abby. I think she'll like them very much--we do. Tomorrow morning at 8:30 a.m. we start therapy. At times we still feel like we have so far to go, but people here are offering us many words of encouragement in the success stories they have seen.
I just wanted to give a bit of updated contact information. The phone number in Abby's room is 210-595-2460. Visitors can come between 9 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., although you might want to call ahead, as we understand her days will be very busy with therapy and the other care activities. One of us will sleep in her room, while at least for now the others will be staying at the nearby Ronald McDonald House. (What a blessing we have discovered that these houses are!).
Unfortunately, with this email, we have to say "Bon voyage" to our dear friend Jessica. Tomorrow Jessie leaves to visit her sister Julie and brother-in-law Bryan in the Phillipines. When Jessie was a teen Gordon was her youth leader, but these three weeks Jessie has very much been a minister to us. She has filled very big gap in our hearts, especially in Frank's. Thank you Jessie. We love you.
And we love the rest of you, for the many ways you are standing behind us...
Lee Ann, Gordon, Abby, & Frank
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