Thursday, August 13, 2009

Special prayer today

I found out from Mary Lee the the actual prayer with the 12 apostles of our church is today on their regular Thursday meeting day. She found out about it Sunday and thought it was that day but posted a comment a few days ago that it is actually today. Britney had a very comfortable night. This morning Dr. Weintraub one of the directors of Craig Hospital neurorehab came by to see Britney and had a ton of great ideas. He and the speech therapist and occupational therapist at Kindred in Denver rounded together and were very encouraged by her progress and and said that they will change around her medications to keep her less sedated with narcotics and baclofen and will look into getting her some injections. Her OT did some great range of motion and is working on some splints. She said that Britney will likely not have any permnant contractures with agressive treatment. They will get a MRI today. A neurlogist who works closely with Kindred here and Craig hospital will be coming in a few days. He is getting over a sinus infection and didn't want to get anyone sick. Britney's aunt Jan talked to her a lot yesterday when she was telling her how great it would be to have so much family coming and taking care of her and she smiled. She has been very awake this morning and has looked at us when we talk to her a lot. When my mom told her about the apostles of our church praying for her she cried and had a tear roll down her cheek. Her eyes were dry before she heard this.

5 comments:

  1. Wow... what a blessing & miracle to have the Twelve praying for Britney - thank you Mary Lee! No doubt Britney is also thankful as she showed her appreciation through her tears! Truly beautiful!

    Also just read yesterday's pilot's comment - can't help but believe his role was orchestrated by the hand of the Lord.

    As always, we send our love and prayers to each of you!

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  2. Sounds like things are going well in Denver, we are filled with hope! Love you Britney!

    Love,
    Cortney

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  3. Britney and John,
    Still thinking about you and your family and praying for you all. I'm so excited for all the great changes in Britney's care...I'll keep following closely from Omaha!

    Love,
    Yohanna

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  4. John, So glad you were able to get Britney to Denver for her continued care. Sounds like she is getting phenomenal attention already. I know will be hard for you to stay in Tucson with Britney so far away but will be comforting to know she is in good hands and surrounded by her loving and supporting family. The response of her Dad's unit at the airport was very touching. You and Britney are in my thoughts and prayers daily. Dr. S

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  5. John, We've been following everything that has been going on with Britney. I'm sorry that you have to go through this. I just wanted to let you know that our boys pray for Jonas' mommy every time we say prayers at meals or with our family. We are all thinking of you and praying for you.
    Stephanie Bradshaw

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