Hello everyone,
Merry Christmas. There haven't been any changes, and not any change in Britney's progress so I haven't put in an update on the blog in a while. Britney is still in a coma with brief periods of awareness where she will blink if we ask if she can here us or when she will look at us. She is more awake. Her progress has been very slow and her neurologist has asked me if he could consult a coma specialist from Cornell. She is six months out and since her progress is slow her doctors are not very hopeful but she is still making progress. We still have a very strong peace that she will come back but her progress is completely unknown at this time. If there are any new updates I promise we will put them on the blog right away.
The best news we have is that the kids finally got to visit Britney on Christmas. They haven't been able to see her for 2 months because Kindred banned visitors under age 18 from November to March because of the H1N1 flu virus. We have asked many people to make an exception but have not been able to get one until Christmas when I ran into the infectuous disease doctor who asked me how the kids were doing. I told him how much they missed Britney and he said since they had their flu shot they could visit her again. Jonas cried and said it was the best Christmas present ever. He has been saving his money so Britney can go to a hospital where they would allow kids to visit. Britney followed us around the room with her eyes. She was very peaceful and relaxed.
We are still going through the process for social security disability and guardianship. We have a court date in January and after that we will hopefully be able to move her to a skilled nursing facility. For now she is still at Kindred in Denver. When she moves we will update the blog right away.
Thank you all for the incredible kindness you have shown our family over the Christmas season. We are overwhelmed at all you do. Thank you. Merry Christmas.
John
We're still keeping you guys in our prayers!
ReplyDeleteWe think of you every day and we are grateful for your updates. We are praying for your family. Jonas - a smart little guy. So glad he got his wish to see mommy.
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I think of you everyday and pray that Britney will come back to us if it is gods plan. Jonas is so sweet to save all of his money to help Britney. She is such a wonderful mother.I think about how her every time I sit down to read to my children. I remember going to your house each day and seeing her sitting in her chair with Jonas or Vera on her lap reading to them. She is such a great example to me. I continue to pray that she may read to them again someday. Tell her we love her.
ReplyDeleteHi John - Jake and I have been following your blog and have thought of you guys every single day since we both left Wisconsin. It's hard to see with the tears welling up in my eyes, and I'm not quite sure what to say that hasn't already been said. Please tell Britney that we, too, love her and she is in our prayers. Tell her that Heavenly Father must have some pretty amazing blessing in store for her because of this unbelievable trial she has had to endure. You are both such an example to us of charity, love, devotion, patience, and unwavering faith. Kate and I will be putting together a little package to send to you soon. I, too, continue to pray that your sweet children will have a Mommy again to read to them and kiss them goodnight.
ReplyDeleteJohn, I continue to lift you and your family up in prayer. Your unwavering faith during this struggle is an inspiration to us all. Warmest regards, and it is my sincerest hope that Britney experiences a miraculous recovery in 2010!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry John. It breaks my heart to think of you all at this time last year. You and Britney and the kids are in our daily thoughts and prayers. If it takes a miracle, it takes a miracle. Miracles do happen. I pray the coma specialist will have some helpful advice for Britney. I am glad she is comfortable. Also, if you wouldn't mind sending me Britney's parents' address. My e-mail is BLGorenc@att.net
ReplyDeleteJohn, thanks for taking the time from your busy schedule to post an update. I know we all are hungry for news about your darling Britney. I was touched to hear of Jonas's reaction about being able to see his Mom on Christmas. What a lovely little heart he has. I will pray that the coma specialist will be able to provide some insights into Britney's condition and that all of you will be blessed with the comfort of the spirit of the Lord.
ReplyDeleteJohn, we're so glad you were able to spend time with Britney and the children and that they were finally able to visit her. We are grateful to know Britney continues to make progress, though slow, and that the Lord continues to give you peace. Thank you for sharing the tender story about Jonas. We love you all and remember you in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteWe love you guys and continue to pray for you. I am so happy to hear the kids got to spend Christmas with their mother.
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