05.30.09
Update on Sean: Transitioning to Rehab
Too tired for words
Posted at 10 pm PT
I can’t write much tonight because, well, I’m exhausted. Today was so much harder then I imagined. I was very overwhelmed when I first went in the hospital. People comment on my strength, but I am not really that strong. If I didn’t have my faith in our true and loving God then….... Also, Vince is my physical rock. I never cease to be amazed by how calm and discerning he can be in the face of adversity. It was so hard to do this today without having Vince present and yet we both knew that he had to be here. If I had to chose a second though, in anything, it would always be my sister Kim. She was there for me in spades. I am so very thankful for her presence.
So I won’t write about the overwhelming part I will tell you about [the doctor there]. She is incredible and we have no doubt that Sean needs to be at that hospital with her and her team. Talk about someone that has found their passion and is doing exactly what God has gifted them to do, that’s her. She spent a long time with us listening and answering our questions. She put all of my fears to rest. Also we intended to have Vince present in the form of skyping, but no wifi, so, she spoke to him on the phone. We feel confident that Sean will do well there. We are looking at him transferring possibly on the 8th or 9th of June.
As for Sean, he had a great day. He was again very interactive and he is moving all of his limbs and trying to exercise in bed. His vent weaning was a little slower today, but that is to be expected.
Please, as always keep Sean in your prayers and remember that miracles happen. Sean is a living example. Also please pray for us as we prepare for this transition. There are many details to work out, like finding a financially feasible way for me to live down there while Sean is in that hospital. Wonderful friends have offered the use of their RV, but RV parks aren’t necessarily cheap. I know that it will work out, but prayers are always needed and appreciated.
Also please continue to pray for the young man in room 193 and his family. He has come a long way, but still has much healing to do.
Time for mimi.
Love,
Terri, Vince, Sean and Kiersten