Nov. 17, 2008 - Update on Donna
I thought this email that I'm copying here was pretty important to share with the group of home schoolers who have been praying for Donna, as it concerns some home school issues. Might give an idea of how to pray more specifically.......
Now, talk about miracles. Donna was sent home from Porter Memorial yesterday! Just think, one week ago, we didn’t know if she would wake up from her coma and she is already home. Beginning Wednesday, she will begin outpatient therapy in Homewood IL. A van will pick her up at home in Valparaiso and will return her at the end of the day. She still has some therapy issues like short term memory loss and difficulty walking. Stan is returning to work today. The kids are doing well and are very happy to have their mother home.
As many of you know, Donna homeschooled all the children. That in itself is a huge issue right now. As has been explained to me, only parents may home school their own children and it looks like it will be a while before Donna will be up to speed to do that. A generous person has offered to pay the tuition to send the two youngest, Seth and Mia, to Victory Christian. Since Stan works in the Chesterton School district and they have been looking for a house in that area, Silas, Ellie and Rachel, would like to go to Chesterton. The family is currently trying to find a solution to this issue because until they move, they would have to pay tuition to go to Chesterton right now.
Stan and Donna cannot express how much they appreciate everything that their Indiana families have done to help them through this difficult time. Keep them in your prayers as they still have many obstacles to overcome. It will take a long time for Donna and her family to get back to a normal life. Besides not being able to home school her children, Donna will also not be able to work at her job as a columnist for the Post Tribune. Though they have insurance, I know that their will still be large medical bills to pay.
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This was just an excerpt......but thought everyone who's been praying would appreciate knowing.
Thanks for all who prayed. I will give an update every week or so now......more another day.
Denise aka The Domestic Angel
