I spoke with my mother a few minutes ago. Jenny has several doctors pushing her in several ways. The ortho doctors are pushing her to reduce her morphine intake back to once every 3-4 hours so that she can be on her way to rehab. The occupational therapist and physical therapist also want results. They took her off of oxygen yesterday and removed her catheter today so she will be less prone to infection. She had a few syringes full of cappucino today and a small amount of ensure. She is beginning to miss her girls terribly and is fully aware now of Isabella's situation. She is struggling emotionally. She is still in much pain and wishing to have no visitors outside of immediate family. Pray for her as she is beginning to experience just how much hard work she has to endure and is realizing how long it might be before she can see her babies again.
Isabella, on a positive note, walked 70 ft. today with help. She was awake for 7 hours straight as the therapy she is enrolled in takes the form of schooling. She had an x-ray done of her chest/legs today. There was fluid in her lungs (possibly blood pooled or some other fluid) so she was having a CAT scan tonight to see about that. They also discovered two bumps in her chest below her collar bone, possibly bones. They are hoping to know something about those from the CAT scan as well. There are two urgent prayer requests for her. First, that she will develop the ability to swallow again. The feeding tube needs to be removed, but if she can not swallow when it comes out, then she will have to have a GI tube inserted. She did not pass her swallow test today. The second thing is that she has refused to speak today (up until today, she had spoken only a few words). She was refusing to answer even her daddy. Pray for her mental healing as well.
The doctor saw Aleacia and Sophia today. He said they looked great. Sophia had her stitches out. She cried a bit. Both of them need prayer for emotional healing.
I attached a few pictures of Jenny and the girls. There is also one of them with Melissa at her wedding. I am so thankful God protected these beautiful ones and pray for complete restoration. Join me.
Isabella, on a positive note, walked 70 ft. today with help. She was awake for 7 hours straight as the therapy she is enrolled in takes the form of schooling. She had an x-ray done of her chest/legs today. There was fluid in her lungs (possibly blood pooled or some other fluid) so she was having a CAT scan tonight to see about that. They also discovered two bumps in her chest below her collar bone, possibly bones. They are hoping to know something about those from the CAT scan as well. There are two urgent prayer requests for her. First, that she will develop the ability to swallow again. The feeding tube needs to be removed, but if she can not swallow when it comes out, then she will have to have a GI tube inserted. She did not pass her swallow test today. The second thing is that she has refused to speak today (up until today, she had spoken only a few words). She was refusing to answer even her daddy. Pray for her mental healing as well.
The doctor saw Aleacia and Sophia today. He said they looked great. Sophia had her stitches out. She cried a bit. Both of them need prayer for emotional healing.
I attached a few pictures of Jenny and the girls. There is also one of them with Melissa at her wedding. I am so thankful God protected these beautiful ones and pray for complete restoration. Join me.
Jenny is such a strong young lady. I know she will come through this and probably faster than most because of her motherly instincts to be with her girls. I'm sure Isabella takes after her mother and will show progress each and every day. It is amazing how the brain heals. It sometimes takes longer than we expect but Ethan is still experiencing healing (the sense of smell, etc.) from his trauma almost 6 years ago! We pray for all of you daily (actually several times a day) as well as Jenny's friend Melissa. We were going to mow Jenny and Matt's lawn this weekend but when I drove past their house today someone else was already doing that - God bless them! You all are so lucky to have each other and to have come from such a wonderful and strong Christian family. God is surely with each and everyone of you through every step of this awful tragedy. As I have seen throughout your postings, God has reasons for everything. He will get you all through this.
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John and Diana Schneider
Thank you so much for doing such a wonderful job with the blog. I am so grateful for the updates and anxiously look for them throughout the day. Please know that everyone continues to be in my thoughts and prayers and will be until all is well.
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