Just talked to Dr. Mercer and he wants to move Rick to a Long Term Acute Care Hospital. This is really good news to us. His exact words were, "we think he has a good chance to recover, and an LTAC facility will be better able to meet his needs". One thing great about LTAC's is the amount of therapy he will recieve there...he'll get an hour of therapy every day, whereas in the hospital he only gets about 10 minutes. Therapy really stimulates the brain so this will be a great move. The best thing about it is, there is an LTAC across the street from the hospital, and Dr. Mercer will still see him every day! I can't tell y'all how excited I am about this. We don't know when we'll move, but probably in 3-4 days.
It's funny how yesterday I nearly had an anxiety attack (seriously) over moving from ICU to the 6th floor and today I'm ready for the next phase.
I've received a lot of cards and letters, & pictures of Rick...thank you so much for sending the pictures we have posted them in his room & it helps to have a reminder of his smiling face...the nurses like looking at "such a handsome man", too!
Thanks again to everyone for everything!
Love,
Crystal
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It is so good to read all the good news!! Prayers are being answered daily. We have been out of pocket for a few days but have been sending prayers your way daily. We think about yall all the time. Hopefully we will get their to see you soon. Hang in there girl, you are such a stong woman. Your day for celebration is just around the corner!! We love you and are thinking about you.
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just wanted to pop in and show you some love, Crystal! We're still on our knees for you guys! By His stripes Rick is healed!
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Bob and Wendybob
This is so awesome. I know the therapy and routine will be good..and the daily doctor's visit will be a blessing. Good luck when you make the move!
ReplyDeleteYou are in our thoughts and prayers daily. I read your post atleast twice a day to keep up with Rick's progress. What wonderful news to hear! Hugs to the kiddos too.
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Chance, Terri, Zac and Aubrey
Sounds great! One step closer for sure! We love you and will probably see you tomorrow...
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Kelly, Reno, Alyssa and Morgan
Crystal,
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting me spend the night with Rick last night. It is so exciting to see him make progress. Everyday he is progressing. Riley is hanging with Jace right now. Kelce is going to pick her up in a bit. I am so proud of how strong you are-Keep the Faith!!
Love ya,
Sherry and I guess Big John and Kelce
Praise God!! The move across the street will be a huge step forward! We had Family there before and they did an awesome job with them! Praying every minute............
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Ronnie, Pollye, Chance and Chase
Crystal,
ReplyDeleteThis is very exciting news. We know God is performing His miracles in Ricks body every second of every day. Praise be to God for the progress we can see. I read your posts each day and wonder how we would go through this world without such a gracious God.
I love the music you have added to the site. It just reinforces the faith factor. We pray each day for the healing of Rick, but also for your strength and comfort. I know God has His arms around all of you, even when fear or anxiety creep in. Keep the faith!!
Love, Brad, Lezlie and Jackson Rainer
I am Eddie Grahams daughter and I just wanted to let you and your family know that yall are in my prayers. I check the blog several times a day and I know that Rick will recover fully. Yall will be in my thoughts and prayers daily. I know that what your family is going thru is very difficult. My brother had a severe asmatha attack several years ago and was care flighted to Cooks hospital. He had chest tubes in both lungs and was on the vent for a few weeks. The Drs there told us that they had stopped medicating him and that he was not responding to anything. They had told us that he would not make it and that we needed to call in all the family. Well my Mother was bound and determined that she was not leaving there without her son being ok. With many prayers my brother ended up being taken off of the vent the very next day. The Drs there said that is was a miracle. It was a long road for all of us but today my brother is as healthy as can be. I believe fully in prayers being answered and I know that ours will be for Rick. I am so glad to hear the good news about the move to the LTAC.
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