Sunday, August 30, 2009

Sorry for the long wait between updates. I had tons of help yesterday and completely finished moving. It was exhausting working nights the whole week and trying to pack. Lots of people from church and friends helped me finish packing and moving most of our stuff into storage and the rest to my apartment. Britney has been doing so good. She looks at the TV whenever a movie is put on. We got her the planet earth DVD's and she watches them with Jonas and Vera whenever they come. She looks at people when they are talking to her and continues to make a lot of sounds. Our family friend that has been giving her massages set up a rotation with a bunch of her friends to Britney will have massages almost every day. She has loosened up a lot and has had so so much less pain. Her baclofen dose was also increased a few days ago so she has been more sleepy. She finally got her correct splints on Friday. She did really well with them. Her OT didn't want to leave her in them all weekend without any therapy because she thought it might be too much for Britney to have them on non stop for so long and didn't want her skin to break down. Everyone continues to do lots of range of motion. If the splints and Baclofen increase dont get her arms and hands straight she may get botox injections in her forearm muscles soon. She went to St. Anthony's for a MRI a few days ago. Casey went with her. She turned her head and looked at all the trees and the sky. She was very peaceful during the whole ride Casey said like she enjoyed being outside. The results from the MRI aren't back yet. She will have a EEG soon also. Thank you for all your support.
John

4 comments:

  1. Sounds like you have been very busy. Don't feel bad about time between posts. We are grateful for all you share with us. I'm glad your ward was so helpful. Thank you to them. I'm glad Britney continues to improve. I pray the results of the MRI will be positive.

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  2. We continue to keep you in our prayers. You are on the Portland, Oregon temple roll. We put your name on every two weeks. We love you guys. Thanks for the updates.

    Love,

    Amy and Scott Richins

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  3. Let us know the results of the MRI. I know you are anxious, too. I hope Jonas is liking his new school so far! Thinking of you everyday.

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  4. It is always good to see you at church. It is inspiring to hear your testimony in the face of all these difficulties. We feel blessed to have you in the Hidden Valley Ward. You are always in my prayers.

    Barbara Proctor

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