Good morning blog followers. I made it home last night after another long drive. I think I have every single billboard on way to and from Madison memorized. I am trying very hard to balance Stephanie's needs with my own family's needs, although Kent and the boys have been very supportive. I just dropped my boys off at school and it feels pretty lonely right now. I'm going to have to try to find something to do to keep myself busy today. I always feel like I need to be there - and she fells so far away all the time, but I know she still has a long road ahead of her. It is back to work tomorrow hopefully - I hope that will help take my mind off of it a little. I'm not sure who this blog will help more Stephi or myself. Sometimes I feel like I just need someone to talk to and I know you are all out there and supporting her fight so I just sit down and type.
I wanted to post a couple of pics I snapped late last night. One of them shows Stephi raising BOTH of her arms - Thank You God! I kind of captured it on it's way down - but - you can get the jist of what I was trying to show you I guess.
Jay is still there - I hope he is doing OK. He will probably never tell us if he's not - but I think he knows we are willing to help him out however.
I'm not sure if I said this in earlier blog postings - but Steph has 4 step-brothers and 2 step -sisters from her father's side. I haven't seen any of them in years. It really feels like everyone has been able to come together to rally for her. I had a chance last night to talk to her oldest step-brother Marty whom I haven't seen in about 14 years. I think I last saw him when I was about 8 or 9?? Nevertheless, He and his wife Lisa are so sweet and supportive, they have offered my family and I a place to stay if we need to as they live very close to Madison even though they hardly know us. Hopefully when all of this is said and done we can all keep in touch somehow. We are definitely blessed with family here.
Steph begins her fight with rehabilitation today. I worry about her getting frustrated with her lack of mobility. I'm praying that she can pass a swallow study so I can bring her some St. Clare's carrot cake (our favorite dessert and our hospital makes the best). LOL I know it will be awhile before she can have the carrot cake.
Have a good day bloggers - I will update more when I have some news!
Keep fighing Stephi!
5 comments:
Hello Sara!! I love your blog and the fact that you are able to keep us updated on Steph. We are all praying for her and are amazed at the progress she has made. I know she is strong and has so much support. All of us at St. Clare's miss her and promise that we will have a piee of carrot cake ready for her!! Love you Steph!!
WOW!! What great pictures today! Even baby steps are steps of progress. Stay strong Steph, and yes, the carrot cake will be waiting. Can't wait to have you back!! Love Ya!
Sara, we are all so grateful for the loving family that Steph has. All of our love and prayers are with you guys during this trying time. Steph is looking better and better daily, thank you God for this miracle!! Just know that you guys are never far from our thoughts and if you need ANYTHING we are all only a phone call away. Take care.
Sara~ I am very happy you are doing this blog for Steph or for yourself, she will read this one day and it will make her cry just like it has made many of us cry. Like I told you before, take care of her and also take care of yourself. We all miss Steph and you! Fast recovery, take little tiny steps and you will achieve your goals!!! Fast recovery! Love ya!
WOW, What amazing progress! Keep it up Steph! We're cheering for you! Sara, thank you so much for setting up this blog. I wish I had known how to do this when John had his stroke. There are so many similarities, but she's recovering so much faster. YEAH!! God Bless you all. Diane
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