Today is Randy's birthday, I won't mention how old, but we all know that he is young at heart. He and Carrie were able to take an excursion outside the hospital and spend a couple hours back at the apartment. Picture this..... Randy pushing Carrie down the streets of Seattle in her wheelchair four city blocks. It makes me chuckle and surely was fun for them. :)
The 1st heel replacement is scheduled for Tuesday morning so crank up those prayer chains and keep them in your heart.
The Vandals have started spring ball so Ty is back to the practice schedule and was featured in the newspaper last week. Bo has been busy with baseball and Jenn and her family are doing well.
NOTES - Idaho' Vandals first full-scale scrimmage will take place next Saturday at 10 a.m. The Vandals will also scrimmage April 11 and 18, leading up to their Silver and Gold Game on April 24. ...
Orofino rallied past St. Maries 17-8 in a rain-soaked Intermountain League prep baseball game. The second game was rained out. Doesn't the weather know it is baseball season, 5 inches of snow in Moscow today!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Grafts Look Great
The doctors removed the bandages today and the skin grafts look great. She still has external metal (rods and pins) attached to the ankle. They are now planning for the two major surgeries on the ankles and should know either today or tomorrow when they will be.
Randy went home over the weekend to bring the boys back, get more clothing, and take care of a few things at home. He also stopped and looked at the vehicle. He said it is truly amazing all the miracles that have come.
Keep up the prayers.
Randy went home over the weekend to bring the boys back, get more clothing, and take care of a few things at home. He also stopped and looked at the vehicle. He said it is truly amazing all the miracles that have come.
Keep up the prayers.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Surgery Went Well
Carrie had the skin graph surgery yesterday, the took skin off the right thigh and put it on the ankles. Miracles continue to happen as they took less skin then expected. She is resting well today and in some minor pain. They will keep them bandaged until Sunday and then look at them. They are still planning on surgery for next Tuesday on the heal.
The eye is still swollen but the docs are very optimistic that with time the swelling will go down.
Keep up the prayers and well wishes!
The eye is still swollen but the docs are very optimistic that with time the swelling will go down.
Keep up the prayers and well wishes!
Monday, March 16, 2009
A letter from Carrie!!!
Thank you for your love, support and prayers! I cannot begin to describe the strength I receive from first of all God, and then my family, friends, and community.
When I was first told I might lose my legs, my response was simply, "That’s okay because I can still teach from a wheelchair".
Kids if you’re reading this, know that I love and miss all of you! On difficult days, thinking about you and my desire to get back to school is what keeps me going.
I am improving everyday and know that I will make a strong recovery.
I want to thank each and every person for all they’ve done to support my family and me during this time. I am receiving cards and letters of encouragement from across the nation.
Orofino truly is a little community with a great big heart! How fortunate I am to live in such a beautiful and spectacular area! I hope I have an opportunity to someday pay my family, friends and community back!
Take Care and Love to All,
Carrie Brooks
When I was first told I might lose my legs, my response was simply, "That’s okay because I can still teach from a wheelchair".
Kids if you’re reading this, know that I love and miss all of you! On difficult days, thinking about you and my desire to get back to school is what keeps me going.
I am improving everyday and know that I will make a strong recovery.
I want to thank each and every person for all they’ve done to support my family and me during this time. I am receiving cards and letters of encouragement from across the nation.
Orofino truly is a little community with a great big heart! How fortunate I am to live in such a beautiful and spectacular area! I hope I have an opportunity to someday pay my family, friends and community back!
Take Care and Love to All,
Carrie Brooks
Friday, March 13, 2009
Scheduled Out, But Seeing a Light
They have re-scheduled the skin graph for next Tuesday morning. They will keep them bandaged for five days and check them on Sunday, March 22. Tentatively the world renowned foot surgeon will do the titanium heal bone (Calcaneus) replacement on Tuesday the 24th.
I found this great website to explain to me what the Calcaneus bone is and its function, I encourage you to take a look at it. (Note: it is kind of graphic for those that are queezy at heart)
http://www.mdmercy.com/footandankle/conditions/trauma/fracture_heelbone.html
They still one stitch in here right eye in order to keep it closed and moist and a lot of swelling but her vision continues to remain fine. Ty is headed to Seattle this weekend, and they are all looking forward to a weekend of rest and togetherness.
I found this great website to explain to me what the Calcaneus bone is and its function, I encourage you to take a look at it. (Note: it is kind of graphic for those that are queezy at heart)
http://www.mdmercy.com/footandankle/conditions/trauma/fracture_heelbone.html
They still one stitch in here right eye in order to keep it closed and moist and a lot of swelling but her vision continues to remain fine. Ty is headed to Seattle this weekend, and they are all looking forward to a weekend of rest and togetherness.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Today's Surgery
Carrie went in for skin graphs today, they ended up not doing them. They did an abrasion on the tissue to generate blood flow to the surface. They ended up pulling the tissue closer together and put some stitches in. They are planning the skin graph for next Tuesday. She will continue to have surgery every two days to do the bandage changes.
Randy's co-workers from across the state are together in Moscow this week for a conference and had a great fundraiser and rally of support.
Randy's co-workers from across the state are together in Moscow this week for a conference and had a great fundraiser and rally of support.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Operation #9
Carrie will go in for operation number nine tomorrow for skin grafts. Her eye is still stitched shut but the doctors say it is in great shape. She is in great spirits and her and Randy are doing well!
Keep up the prayers, it is often said families need the most support weeks and even months after a crisis. Let's not let Carrie, Randy or the family down!
Keep up the prayers, it is often said families need the most support weeks and even months after a crisis. Let's not let Carrie, Randy or the family down!
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