Feb. 19, 2008
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
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Hello, dear friends, It's been a couple of days since I posted anything. Trust me, no news is good news at this point. I was able to go hang out with Big Sis on Saturday for a few hours. She looks great and although she's stiff and sore, her other injuries are healing nicely. In fact, she was released yesterday (Tuesday) to recover at home. Daddy G. then took me over to see Mama G. and visit with her for a little bit. She looked better than I thought she might. She was so far from my vibrant, smiling, bubbly friend, that I somehow struggled to wrap my brain around the fact that this was my friend. Thank you for your prayers. I was able to keep my emotions in check and hopefully encourage her soul by hearing that her sweet girls are doing so well and being taken care of. I had tried to think of some of the things we'd done with Allie and funny things said and done. I also read her a Psalm and chattered away for about 20 minutes. Maybe it wasn't even that long or maybe it was longer. When you are carrying on a monologue, it's hard to tell. Here's the good news-shes' still having responsive periods where she follows simple commands. She's not opening up her eyes and looking around at anyone, but she can move her limbs and shows some cognitive abilities. She seems to be slipping into a deeper sleep state, but this is a tender mercy considering her injuries. That, and the fact that she does have a broken neck in a couple of places. That she isn't paralized is amazing! I think the doctors are going to do surgery on Thursday to fuse her neck in place to prevent her from further damage. I'm not sure what they will have to do with her fractured skull, but only one thing can be dealt with at a time. Another very encouraging thing is that she grimaced yesterday when one of the doctors or nurses were doing something that was uncomfortable. Up to this point, her face hasn't registered any emotion. Daddy G.'s mom arrives today and Mama G's parents arrive tomorrow. This should be a great diversion for the kids. I know it's been horrible for all the parents to have to wait a whole week to travel. How awful to have one of your children so seriously hurt and not be able to get to them. Anyway, do continue to pray. It is absolutely amazing to see how far she has come under the circumstances. I've never heard of any one being this injured and surviving. I can't even keep accurate track of all the broken bones! The first responders did an amazing job of keeping her alive. Pray today especially for her family, her daughters, and the surgery tomorrow. I think that Big Sis may be especially struggling. Naturally. Please pray for great wisdom for all of us and especially their nanny as she has to step into more of an authority figure under such difficult circumstances. On our home front, we're all fine. Just tired-physically and emotionally. Well, at least mommy is:) My sweety should be home late tonight. Although I'm sure his office work will be unusually hectic after being away from the office for a week, it will be so nice to at least have him next to me in bed at night! The kids have been keeping up with school but I'm woefully behind in record keeping and literature discussions. Warmly and thankful for your commitment to pray, Maggie |
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