Hi everyone this is Lacey. I just got discharged from RIO yesterday and finally got to read all the blogs. It was pretty emotional for me leaving because it's the next step for me and I will miss a lot of the therapists there, but I am ready to go home! Thank you everyone for thinking of me and all of your prayers. They truely helped me recover and heal as fast as I did. It surprised me how many people truely cared about me and it brought me to tears reading the comments. What an experience this has been! Hard at times, but it really taught me a lot about myself and life. I love you all and I can't wait to get home!
Love,
Lacey
Friday, June 29, 2007
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
To Ronda
Ronda,
Thank you for your comments. You of all people know about miracles and I hope our two miracles, Lacey and Scott, can get together with all of us soon. We will be overnighting in August on our way to get the halo off and maybe we could visit then. Or, we could wait and all go to a Seahawk game for a big celebration of two of God's miracles in the fall. We still think about you all the time Scott. Also, the door is always open at the Dunn's for fishing and fun. Maybe next summer though.... Love you guys.
Mike, Shelly and Lacey
Thank you for your comments. You of all people know about miracles and I hope our two miracles, Lacey and Scott, can get together with all of us soon. We will be overnighting in August on our way to get the halo off and maybe we could visit then. Or, we could wait and all go to a Seahawk game for a big celebration of two of God's miracles in the fall. We still think about you all the time Scott. Also, the door is always open at the Dunn's for fishing and fun. Maybe next summer though.... Love you guys.
Mike, Shelly and Lacey
Lacey June 27th
Hello again everyone,
One day left. We are so happy, yet tomorrow will be a difficult day to say good-bye to all the wonderful staff at RIO. If ever you need any treatment after any type of injury that requires in-patient rehab care, the only facility you should consider is the Legacy Rehabilitation Institute of Oregon. Very caring people, who have only done the most outstanding work with Lacey and we are so appreciative of this. It helps them when you have a patient that is non-whining, which we all know Lacey is. She is so eager to get better every day.
Tonight Jamie, Linda, Tommy, Jamie Kay, Lacey and I met Glenn at the Spagetti Factory and we had a wonderful laugh and story filled dinner. It was sad to leave Glenn, but we know some day in the near future he will be visiting us in Ketchikan. We are praying for his daughter Beth, who was admitted to the hospital nearby with an infection of some sorts, that they have not quite figured out yet. So, he went from the dinner with us to spend time with her at the hospital. We love you Glenn.
When we returned from dinner at 8:15 pm, there in the waiting room sat Kendra, Lacey's dear friend from college. She had come to say good-bye before we head to Ketchikan and brought a basket full of cards, gifts and a quilt she had made with her mother and also the huge banner that had hung in Lacey's dorm hall for all the residents to sign. Lacey was so over whelmed. Thank you Kendra for everything. It really mean't the world to Lacey to have you there. She will be able to share a place with you and Mattie hopefully next spring and for sure the following September for the full year. We love you!
More later to the residents and staff of WOU. We have just received the letter from the RA and will write tomorrow after Lacey gets to Uncle Jamie and Aunt Linda's. I will try and have her write something to you.
God Bless you.
Shelly
One day left. We are so happy, yet tomorrow will be a difficult day to say good-bye to all the wonderful staff at RIO. If ever you need any treatment after any type of injury that requires in-patient rehab care, the only facility you should consider is the Legacy Rehabilitation Institute of Oregon. Very caring people, who have only done the most outstanding work with Lacey and we are so appreciative of this. It helps them when you have a patient that is non-whining, which we all know Lacey is. She is so eager to get better every day.
Tonight Jamie, Linda, Tommy, Jamie Kay, Lacey and I met Glenn at the Spagetti Factory and we had a wonderful laugh and story filled dinner. It was sad to leave Glenn, but we know some day in the near future he will be visiting us in Ketchikan. We are praying for his daughter Beth, who was admitted to the hospital nearby with an infection of some sorts, that they have not quite figured out yet. So, he went from the dinner with us to spend time with her at the hospital. We love you Glenn.
When we returned from dinner at 8:15 pm, there in the waiting room sat Kendra, Lacey's dear friend from college. She had come to say good-bye before we head to Ketchikan and brought a basket full of cards, gifts and a quilt she had made with her mother and also the huge banner that had hung in Lacey's dorm hall for all the residents to sign. Lacey was so over whelmed. Thank you Kendra for everything. It really mean't the world to Lacey to have you there. She will be able to share a place with you and Mattie hopefully next spring and for sure the following September for the full year. We love you!
More later to the residents and staff of WOU. We have just received the letter from the RA and will write tomorrow after Lacey gets to Uncle Jamie and Aunt Linda's. I will try and have her write something to you.
God Bless you.
Shelly
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Lacey June 26th
Hello Everyone,
It is a gorgeous day in Portland, I think it was 83 degrees today. Reminded me of Ketchikan. Ha!
We had a great day today. Lacey is getting happier everyday since check out time is day after tomorrow. We have already said good-bye to some of her therapists, since they are either on vacation or having days off. It is emotional, as they have all done so much for Lacey. We had our final conference today and she passed for being discharged on Thursday with flying colors.
We had a 3 hour appt. today with the Neuro Optomotrist. Lacey was able to forego the wheel chair and used a cane only to travel to the appt in downtown Portland. She did very well. They did lots of tests on her eyes and gave her a new prescription for glasses with prizim in the lenses, which should help the double vision. Then when we come back in August they will do further tests on her eye muscles to see if there is damage and if so, they will correct that with surgery.
Linda brought in Chinese food tonight and we all had a good time talking and laughing about the things Lacey did in ICU that she never new about. She was in stitches laughing about it.
Tomorrow we are heading to the Old Spagetti Factory to have dinner with Glenn and meeting his daughter and return his laptop. Has been so nice using it in the hospital.
Well, good night. Take care and God Bless.
Shelly and Lacey
It is a gorgeous day in Portland, I think it was 83 degrees today. Reminded me of Ketchikan. Ha!
We had a great day today. Lacey is getting happier everyday since check out time is day after tomorrow. We have already said good-bye to some of her therapists, since they are either on vacation or having days off. It is emotional, as they have all done so much for Lacey. We had our final conference today and she passed for being discharged on Thursday with flying colors.
We had a 3 hour appt. today with the Neuro Optomotrist. Lacey was able to forego the wheel chair and used a cane only to travel to the appt in downtown Portland. She did very well. They did lots of tests on her eyes and gave her a new prescription for glasses with prizim in the lenses, which should help the double vision. Then when we come back in August they will do further tests on her eye muscles to see if there is damage and if so, they will correct that with surgery.
Linda brought in Chinese food tonight and we all had a good time talking and laughing about the things Lacey did in ICU that she never new about. She was in stitches laughing about it.
Tomorrow we are heading to the Old Spagetti Factory to have dinner with Glenn and meeting his daughter and return his laptop. Has been so nice using it in the hospital.
Well, good night. Take care and God Bless.
Shelly and Lacey
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Lacey June 24th
Lacey was able to come to Jamie and Linda's with me for another overnight stay yesterday. She did much, much better riding in the car for the 20 minute ride to their house. I believe she will now be strong enough for the two plus hour ride to Gig Harbor next Sunday for an overnight stay at Liz's before heading home on Monday. We spent a relaxing evening at home. This morning we attended church where Jamie once again lead Worship. Lacey walked into church today with my assistance, no wheel chair. It was awesome. So many of their member's are praying for Lacey on a daily basis. It is so wonderful and appreciated.
We are headed back to the hospital in a few hours. Thank you all for your continued prayers and support.
Love,
Mike, Shelly and Lacey
We are headed back to the hospital in a few hours. Thank you all for your continued prayers and support.
Love,
Mike, Shelly and Lacey
Friday, June 22, 2007
Lacey June 22nd
Hi everyone,
We are coming home July 2nd. Thank you Judee. You mean the world to us. We will come and see you as soon as we can so we can give you a hug. Lacey really wants to hug a real hug, but won't be able to do that til after the Halo comes off. Debi, thank you so much too, for going in on your day off and being ill and all. We soooooo appreciate it. You are an angel like Judee.
Lacey was in really good spirits today. Everyone from STAC and all other Christians that are reading this, know that God does have a purpose for this accident and Lacey will be an even better person from it. She has stated that there was a reason for this to happen and she is accepting this really well. She is a lot stronger than her dad and I ever thought she would be.
We love you all very much.
Mike, Shelly and Lacey
We are coming home July 2nd. Thank you Judee. You mean the world to us. We will come and see you as soon as we can so we can give you a hug. Lacey really wants to hug a real hug, but won't be able to do that til after the Halo comes off. Debi, thank you so much too, for going in on your day off and being ill and all. We soooooo appreciate it. You are an angel like Judee.
Lacey was in really good spirits today. Everyone from STAC and all other Christians that are reading this, know that God does have a purpose for this accident and Lacey will be an even better person from it. She has stated that there was a reason for this to happen and she is accepting this really well. She is a lot stronger than her dad and I ever thought she would be.
We love you all very much.
Mike, Shelly and Lacey
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Lacey June 21st
We had a great day today. We saw the Neuro Surgeon at OHSU today, Dr. Nemecek. He was very impressed with Lacey's progress and healing. He called Lacey OHSU's miracle girl. They xrayed her neck and it is healing nicely. The Halo has to be on 12 weeks from the date of the accident, so we made a removal appt. for August 15th. We will see the plastic surgeon the same day after the halo is removed. We have an appt this coming tuesday with the Neuro Optometrist to check out her right eye and the double vision. Please pray for a good outcome for this visit.
We will be home the first week in July. Lacey and I have tickets we did not use when we were suppose to come home on June 17th, when we had originally planned for Lacey to come home for the summer from college. I just need a little help from Debi Koons in booking these unused tickets. Looking forward to your call Debi.
Dana, got your care package today. Lacey was thrilled. We will try and call you soon. Sometimes hard with the Florida time zone thing. Thank you.
Lacey is getting back to normal, it was evident today, when I got lost and took the wrong direction on the freeway. What's a few miles anyways. At least she got to miss a therapy session. She'll probably thank me later tonight. Ha!
Take care. God bless and please pray for a cure for her double vision.
Thank you.
Shelly
We will be home the first week in July. Lacey and I have tickets we did not use when we were suppose to come home on June 17th, when we had originally planned for Lacey to come home for the summer from college. I just need a little help from Debi Koons in booking these unused tickets. Looking forward to your call Debi.
Dana, got your care package today. Lacey was thrilled. We will try and call you soon. Sometimes hard with the Florida time zone thing. Thank you.
Lacey is getting back to normal, it was evident today, when I got lost and took the wrong direction on the freeway. What's a few miles anyways. At least she got to miss a therapy session. She'll probably thank me later tonight. Ha!
Take care. God bless and please pray for a cure for her double vision.
Thank you.
Shelly
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Lacey June 20th
Sorry for not getting on here for a couple of days, but we just run out of time some days. Therapy takes up most of the day and I try to attend all of Lacey's therapy sessions, then when we get back to the room there is the wound care to take care of, eating of course and then opening mail and packages. It's so exhausting, even for mom. Ha!
Anyways. Judee, got your probably the 5th or 6th card you sent. Lacey loves you, I hope you know. She also loves everyone that has sent so many cards and gifts. Leslie and Steve, we got your package today. Lacey opened it on her own today, when I was out getting the gray removed from my hair. Will talk to you more later about the products you sent Leslie, because we do not see t he plastic surgeon until August when the halo is off. Call me Leslie about that 617-3935. Thank you for all your gifts. We appreciate it.
Axel and Nichols girls, Dawn and Marcia, we received your package with all of your cards, thank you. Lacey was very appreciative. Linda Paquin and Lisa Krussow, we received the flowers, thank you. So good to hear from Janet as to who you were. We love you.
Marjean, oh my gosh, the blankie you sent to Lacey with so many prayers tied into the quilt, thank you. She loves you so much. Only the best dental hygenist in the world would think to send the electric toothbrush to make is so much easier and the floss things. You don't know how wonderful this gift was. We don't want a cavity, right? and she is still on your cavity free list. We need to set up an appt prior to the one in August, cause I know Dr. Nordtvedt will want to check out things. She has been complaining of her front two teeth sensitive to biting on. Sooooo, can you schedule us in after 7/2? Thank you.
Will write more later with a few more people that have sent cards and things, but got to get to bed now.
Love to everyone.
God Bless,
Mike, Shelly and Lacey
Anyways. Judee, got your probably the 5th or 6th card you sent. Lacey loves you, I hope you know. She also loves everyone that has sent so many cards and gifts. Leslie and Steve, we got your package today. Lacey opened it on her own today, when I was out getting the gray removed from my hair. Will talk to you more later about the products you sent Leslie, because we do not see t he plastic surgeon until August when the halo is off. Call me Leslie about that 617-3935. Thank you for all your gifts. We appreciate it.
Axel and Nichols girls, Dawn and Marcia, we received your package with all of your cards, thank you. Lacey was very appreciative. Linda Paquin and Lisa Krussow, we received the flowers, thank you. So good to hear from Janet as to who you were. We love you.
Marjean, oh my gosh, the blankie you sent to Lacey with so many prayers tied into the quilt, thank you. She loves you so much. Only the best dental hygenist in the world would think to send the electric toothbrush to make is so much easier and the floss things. You don't know how wonderful this gift was. We don't want a cavity, right? and she is still on your cavity free list. We need to set up an appt prior to the one in August, cause I know Dr. Nordtvedt will want to check out things. She has been complaining of her front two teeth sensitive to biting on. Sooooo, can you schedule us in after 7/2? Thank you.
Will write more later with a few more people that have sent cards and things, but got to get to bed now.
Love to everyone.
God Bless,
Mike, Shelly and Lacey
Monday, June 18, 2007
Lacey June 18th
Happy Belated Father's Day to all the father's out there. We had a wonderful Father's Day weekend with Mike here and the overnight pass for Lacey at Jamie and Linda's. Everything went very well. I managed to get all of Lacey's med's into her on time. I have even gotten to give her 3 shots in her tummy now, my favorite part. Ha! The shots are to prevent clotting.
We all attended Life Christ Church yesterday. It was a very emotional service, as Jamie led worship and dedicated their first song to his niece Lacey, one of God's true miracles. Pastor Werner recognized one special father at the beginning of his service, which was Mike. Werner and Gabriel, his wife, were in ICU with us the day after Lacey was admitted, which we are truly thankful for.
Mike flew home right after church, which of course it was very difficult for him to leave Lacey once again. But we are hoping time will fly by and we will all be together in Ketchikan shortly after June 28th.
Lacey is still receiving cards that were mailed shortly after her accident, but they were forwarded to our street address, which took a very long time to get to our PO Box in Ward Cove. Never did receive your card or Travis and Taylor's Rosie, but maybe some day.
Thank you for the use of this computer Glenn, allowing us the internet access right in the room. Lacey is enjoying getting onto Myspace, this blog and her other websites.
Will write more later.
God Bless,
Shelly & Lacey
We all attended Life Christ Church yesterday. It was a very emotional service, as Jamie led worship and dedicated their first song to his niece Lacey, one of God's true miracles. Pastor Werner recognized one special father at the beginning of his service, which was Mike. Werner and Gabriel, his wife, were in ICU with us the day after Lacey was admitted, which we are truly thankful for.
Mike flew home right after church, which of course it was very difficult for him to leave Lacey once again. But we are hoping time will fly by and we will all be together in Ketchikan shortly after June 28th.
Lacey is still receiving cards that were mailed shortly after her accident, but they were forwarded to our street address, which took a very long time to get to our PO Box in Ward Cove. Never did receive your card or Travis and Taylor's Rosie, but maybe some day.
Thank you for the use of this computer Glenn, allowing us the internet access right in the room. Lacey is enjoying getting onto Myspace, this blog and her other websites.
Will write more later.
God Bless,
Shelly & Lacey
Friday, June 15, 2007
Lacey 15th
Hi again everybody,
Don and Jan Ross, we got your email through Russell and Jennifer Cockrum. Thank you so much. It was really good to talk with Don that day I called and you weren't home Jan. I really would have liked to have talked with you, but it sounds like he clued you into everything that was going on with us. You just take care of one of my favorite guys, which you know has been Don for many years. He and Salazar were my favorite bosses in the 70's-80's. Ha! We love ya and will come and visit when we come home.
Lacey continues to improve daily. I will be making appt's next week for the final week we are here for all the specialist's we need to see before she comes home. Two important appt's, the nerologist (sp) for the halo check and adjustment and then make the appt for August when it comes off, then most importantly her double vision with a Nero Optomitrist. I am not too good at spelling these doctors professions, but I will be when all is said and done.
Tonight Glenn Hogan, Jim, Linda and Jamie Kay Heisler, Rashell and Al Lineberger, Mike, Lacey and I all had the best Garlic Jim's Pizza Party in the family lounge at the hospital. It was an emotional time, as Lacey and everyone else for the very first time, except for me, heard in person from Glenn the events of the accident. Lacey did hear the story from Glenn a week ago, however, her short term memory loss has prevented her from remembering the meeting. We believe she will remember this one. We will all pray for this tonight that her memory will improve so that she is able to remember this night and hopefully many more to come. Honestly she does improve daily with her memory. It is just the events of this past year since 9/06, that she does not remember.
Will write more after we bring her home and have the blessed time with her from noon on Saturday until 8:00 pm on Sunday at the Heisler home.
We love you. God Bless.
Mike, Shelly & Lacey and the Heisler Family
Don and Jan Ross, we got your email through Russell and Jennifer Cockrum. Thank you so much. It was really good to talk with Don that day I called and you weren't home Jan. I really would have liked to have talked with you, but it sounds like he clued you into everything that was going on with us. You just take care of one of my favorite guys, which you know has been Don for many years. He and Salazar were my favorite bosses in the 70's-80's. Ha! We love ya and will come and visit when we come home.
Lacey continues to improve daily. I will be making appt's next week for the final week we are here for all the specialist's we need to see before she comes home. Two important appt's, the nerologist (sp) for the halo check and adjustment and then make the appt for August when it comes off, then most importantly her double vision with a Nero Optomitrist. I am not too good at spelling these doctors professions, but I will be when all is said and done.
Tonight Glenn Hogan, Jim, Linda and Jamie Kay Heisler, Rashell and Al Lineberger, Mike, Lacey and I all had the best Garlic Jim's Pizza Party in the family lounge at the hospital. It was an emotional time, as Lacey and everyone else for the very first time, except for me, heard in person from Glenn the events of the accident. Lacey did hear the story from Glenn a week ago, however, her short term memory loss has prevented her from remembering the meeting. We believe she will remember this one. We will all pray for this tonight that her memory will improve so that she is able to remember this night and hopefully many more to come. Honestly she does improve daily with her memory. It is just the events of this past year since 9/06, that she does not remember.
Will write more after we bring her home and have the blessed time with her from noon on Saturday until 8:00 pm on Sunday at the Heisler home.
We love you. God Bless.
Mike, Shelly & Lacey and the Heisler Family
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Lacey June 14th
Oh my gosh, where do we begin? Thank you Judee for the lavender roses and other flowers in her arrangement, which we don't know the names of, but they are gorgeous and they along with Cruise Lines Agencies flowers brought tears to Lacey's eyes. She loves you all so much and misses you. Some day she will be back in the office. Cruise Lines, the dozen yellow and orange colored roses are very fragrant and so beautiful. Thank you!!! Haag Family, the lily arrangement is very beautiful with the other flowers in the bouquet and Lacey was very moved by your note. When Lacey is able to make phone calls, she will be calling friends and family. We have a tentative discharge date of 6/28 and hope to be home the following week. A little longer than we had anticipated, but definitely do not want to rush anything.
More tomorrow. Dad is here now and we are getting up very early to visit Lacey and have a big day. Lacey will be going to Uncle Jamie and Aunt Linda's for an overnight stay on Saturday. We will leave RIO at noon on Saturday, spend quality time together at home and then on Sunday attend Life Christ Church, returning back to RIO by 8:00 pm.
More tomorrow. Thank you all so much and thank you to all of Glenn's very dear friends who have joined the blog sight.
Love you all and God bless!
Mike, Shelly and Lacey
More tomorrow. Dad is here now and we are getting up very early to visit Lacey and have a big day. Lacey will be going to Uncle Jamie and Aunt Linda's for an overnight stay on Saturday. We will leave RIO at noon on Saturday, spend quality time together at home and then on Sunday attend Life Christ Church, returning back to RIO by 8:00 pm.
More tomorrow. Thank you all so much and thank you to all of Glenn's very dear friends who have joined the blog sight.
Love you all and God bless!
Mike, Shelly and Lacey
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Lacey June 13th #2
Lacey's Dr. appt went well today, but no sutures to her wounds. We met with a plastic surgeon specialist today, who examined her and would like the wounds to heal as they are. He will then examine her in mid to late August when the halo is removed and will make the "plan" for her surgeries which will be needed over the next year. We were so very happy to meet with him today. Lacey is very encouraged and left the visit with a very positive attitude.
Jennifer and Cheyan, as I write this, Lacey is snuggled up taking a nap with her blankie that Cheyan made for her. She loves it Cheyan. She was looking at the photos of our Cabo pictures today that you sent to her and can't wait to go on the next vacation with you and your mom and I. No sun for a year though, so it will have to wait. She also wore one of the night gowns last night that you sent Jennifer. Fit perfectly over the halo. Thank you.
More later.........
Shelly
Jennifer and Cheyan, as I write this, Lacey is snuggled up taking a nap with her blankie that Cheyan made for her. She loves it Cheyan. She was looking at the photos of our Cabo pictures today that you sent to her and can't wait to go on the next vacation with you and your mom and I. No sun for a year though, so it will have to wait. She also wore one of the night gowns last night that you sent Jennifer. Fit perfectly over the halo. Thank you.
More later.........
Shelly
Hi Shelly and Lacey
I'm so happy Lacey is progressing so well. You are touching hundreds of peoples lives with your stories. Lacey is a beautiful angel on earth and in heaven and her light will shine for all to see now. I am so happy to hear of GH's story because when first hearing about her accident I was so worried she was alone until rescure services came. To know someone was praying over her feverently is so reassuring.
Call if you want or need anyone to chat with.
Lots of love,
Dana K.
Call if you want or need anyone to chat with.
Lots of love,
Dana K.
Lacey June 13th
Hello everyone,
Not everyone knows I was home alone during the early hours of Sunday May 20th, when I received the phone call from the Pastor at the Eugene Sacred Heart hospital at 0106 hours. Mike was at a cabin with Ed Toribio and Terry Hugo and not due to return home until Sunday afternoon. No cell phone service at the cabin also. I would like to thank Marcia Kirby for coming to my home and giving me the much needed support I needed during this awful time and for her and Ed's help and support since the accident.
I would also like to thank Candy and Jerry Scudero, Koz and Ernie Robb, for allowing me to wake you up at such a dreadful hour and arranging for Ernie to pick up Mike so we could get on that first Alaska Airlines flight that morning.
Thank you also to Terry and Kim Hugo. You are wonderful friends.
There are many others that we have already thanked in person and you know who you are and we love you so much.
Lacey, Mike and I would also like to thank the following for your support by sending cards, flowers, and/or gifts. Thank you so very much.
Al & Rashell Lineberger
Alaska State Troopers, Ketchikan Post
Aunt Cheri & Uncle Cory
Aunt Janet, Uncle Manny, Celena & Joe
Aunt Nancy Dickey
Aunty Pat Durham
Best Western Landing Staff
Cade King
Carlos, Joey and Vince
Colton, Deb & Greg Haag
Dana and Sue Blouin
David and Linda Deal
Dawn & Marvin Randall
Debbie, Leif, Bailey & Tore
Ed Toribio and Marcia Kirby
Glenn Hogan
Grandma Mary and Grandpa Meryl
Harriet Richardson
Jamie, Linda, Tommy and Jamie Kay
Jeannette Pittman
Jedd Gould Family
Jeff and Heidi Carlin
Jim and Paula Rood Family
Jodi & Erin Jakubek
John and Tonya Rymer
John, Rebecca and Kate Brown
Judee Metler
Kay Sims and Mike Salazar
Ken, Peg, Brandi and Dylon Beckedahl
Krantz Family
Lew, Vicki, Jodi and Milan
Liz and Harold Kennedy
Liz Orr
Lonna Murray
Major and Mrs. Matt Leveque
Mary and Tom Schulz
Peter, Linda, Christina, Jeremy & Nicole Package
Randy & Cindy Johnson and Alan Dale
Scott, Patty and Sharlie Blouin
Sheila, Vanessa, Erin and Brien
Southeast Stevedoring Staff
Susan McFadden & WOU Dance Class
Terry Wanzer
Tim, Katie, William and Thomas
Tom and Dean Nordtvedt
Werner and Gabriel Reinas
Will, Dana, Sean and Alec Kennedy
I hope you all do not mind me listing your names, but I thought you would want to know we really did receive a card/flowers/phone call or gift from you for Lacey.
And thank you all so much for your comments on this wonderful blog site.
Thank you and God Bless you.
Mike, Shelly and Lacey
Not everyone knows I was home alone during the early hours of Sunday May 20th, when I received the phone call from the Pastor at the Eugene Sacred Heart hospital at 0106 hours. Mike was at a cabin with Ed Toribio and Terry Hugo and not due to return home until Sunday afternoon. No cell phone service at the cabin also. I would like to thank Marcia Kirby for coming to my home and giving me the much needed support I needed during this awful time and for her and Ed's help and support since the accident.
I would also like to thank Candy and Jerry Scudero, Koz and Ernie Robb, for allowing me to wake you up at such a dreadful hour and arranging for Ernie to pick up Mike so we could get on that first Alaska Airlines flight that morning.
Thank you also to Terry and Kim Hugo. You are wonderful friends.
There are many others that we have already thanked in person and you know who you are and we love you so much.
Lacey, Mike and I would also like to thank the following for your support by sending cards, flowers, and/or gifts. Thank you so very much.
Al & Rashell Lineberger
Alaska State Troopers, Ketchikan Post
Aunt Cheri & Uncle Cory
Aunt Janet, Uncle Manny, Celena & Joe
Aunt Nancy Dickey
Aunty Pat Durham
Best Western Landing Staff
Cade King
Carlos, Joey and Vince
Colton, Deb & Greg Haag
Dana and Sue Blouin
David and Linda Deal
Dawn & Marvin Randall
Debbie, Leif, Bailey & Tore
Ed Toribio and Marcia Kirby
Glenn Hogan
Grandma Mary and Grandpa Meryl
Harriet Richardson
Jamie, Linda, Tommy and Jamie Kay
Jeannette Pittman
Jedd Gould Family
Jeff and Heidi Carlin
Jim and Paula Rood Family
Jodi & Erin Jakubek
John and Tonya Rymer
John, Rebecca and Kate Brown
Judee Metler
Kay Sims and Mike Salazar
Ken, Peg, Brandi and Dylon Beckedahl
Krantz Family
Lew, Vicki, Jodi and Milan
Liz and Harold Kennedy
Liz Orr
Lonna Murray
Major and Mrs. Matt Leveque
Mary and Tom Schulz
Peter, Linda, Christina, Jeremy & Nicole Package
Randy & Cindy Johnson and Alan Dale
Scott, Patty and Sharlie Blouin
Sheila, Vanessa, Erin and Brien
Southeast Stevedoring Staff
Susan McFadden & WOU Dance Class
Terry Wanzer
Tim, Katie, William and Thomas
Tom and Dean Nordtvedt
Werner and Gabriel Reinas
Will, Dana, Sean and Alec Kennedy
I hope you all do not mind me listing your names, but I thought you would want to know we really did receive a card/flowers/phone call or gift from you for Lacey.
And thank you all so much for your comments on this wonderful blog site.
Thank you and God Bless you.
Mike, Shelly and Lacey
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Hi Lacey!
Hi Lacey, Shelly and Mike,
It's so good to hear about your great progress Lacey! Keep up the good work (and the positive attitude). We know it is very difficult at times. Please know that we are continuing to pray for your recovery, your Mom and Dad as well as all of your Doctor's and Nurses. Hunter even reminds me if I forget :). He was really touched by the story GH told.
Well, bye for now and hope to see you soon.
Love to all,
Scott, Julie, Hunter and Chase
It's so good to hear about your great progress Lacey! Keep up the good work (and the positive attitude). We know it is very difficult at times. Please know that we are continuing to pray for your recovery, your Mom and Dad as well as all of your Doctor's and Nurses. Hunter even reminds me if I forget :). He was really touched by the story GH told.
Well, bye for now and hope to see you soon.
Love to all,
Scott, Julie, Hunter and Chase
Lacey
Hello Ladies,
I am so glad to here that Laceys appt went well yesterday , I have been thinking of you daily and praying that you are feeling much better day by day .
Also a special thanks to GH for all is great thoughts and presence that evening .
Lacey the boys ask about you every day and check to see your progress ,they will be glad to acctually see you to know that you are ok .
Well take care and see ya soon ,Shelly do you need any thing ?
love ya all
Rosie
I am so glad to here that Laceys appt went well yesterday , I have been thinking of you daily and praying that you are feeling much better day by day .
Also a special thanks to GH for all is great thoughts and presence that evening .
Lacey the boys ask about you every day and check to see your progress ,they will be glad to acctually see you to know that you are ok .
Well take care and see ya soon ,Shelly do you need any thing ?
love ya all
Rosie
Monday, June 11, 2007
Lacey June 11th
Lacey's trip to OHSU to see the surgeon today went well, however a journey like this tuckers her out. We are going again to see him on Wednesday where he will suture a few areas on her forehead and cheek that are not healing properly. The "Halo Mechanic" removed a pin from the halo that was preventing an area from healing. I was very relieved to be able to schedule the appt. and have these worrying areas taken care of so quickly. Thank you for driving us to the appt. Linda. A third person makes the travel so much easier.
Brianna and her mom Patty visited today. Lacey was happy to see her good friend Brianna and to get caught up on all the Ketchikan gossip. Thank you for visiting.
More tomorrow...
Take care.
Shelly
Brianna and her mom Patty visited today. Lacey was happy to see her good friend Brianna and to get caught up on all the Ketchikan gossip. Thank you for visiting.
More tomorrow...
Take care.
Shelly
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Lacey June 10th
Hello everyone,
Please do not pay any attention to my older senile brother Jerry's comments about my husbands fishing capabilities. Mike promised me the derby winner this year for my 50th, however things changed a bit, as we all know. Otherwise, if I was there the fishing would be a lot better. Soooo, it will have to wait for the 51st.
Lacey is in good spirits. She and I hung out in her room most of the day napping and watching TV and a movie after Grandma Mary and Grandpa Meryl left for Whidbey early this morning. Lacey also participated in a cooking class and made chocolate chip cookies.
Everyone at Southeast Steve....Lacey wanted me to tell you how much she loves the Terry Pyles picture and all of your comments and get well wishes on the border. It is so beautiful and she was brought to tears by all of you. She misses you so much and wishes she was at work rather than in a bed in the hospital.
The splint has been removed from her right arm. She is able to move it more now, every day is improving with that arm and hand. It is so inspirational.
I want to send messages to everyone on this blog, so that you know Lacey, Mike and I have received your cards and gifts. I want to start today with Cindy, Randy and Alan, who we received a card from today. Thank you very much. All the other cards and gifts (and there are many) are in Lacey's room and I will be sending thank you's through the blog starting tomorrow. I just wish there was internet in her room, then I could get so much more done during the day, but she comes first.
Lacey did say to me that everyday she does thank God that she is here and how much worse it could have been. She said she is going to be a great influence on many people when she is able to be.
More tomorrow, we have a big day, going to OHSU for a Dr. appt.
Love,
Mike, Shelly and Lacey
Please do not pay any attention to my older senile brother Jerry's comments about my husbands fishing capabilities. Mike promised me the derby winner this year for my 50th, however things changed a bit, as we all know. Otherwise, if I was there the fishing would be a lot better. Soooo, it will have to wait for the 51st.
Lacey is in good spirits. She and I hung out in her room most of the day napping and watching TV and a movie after Grandma Mary and Grandpa Meryl left for Whidbey early this morning. Lacey also participated in a cooking class and made chocolate chip cookies.
Everyone at Southeast Steve....Lacey wanted me to tell you how much she loves the Terry Pyles picture and all of your comments and get well wishes on the border. It is so beautiful and she was brought to tears by all of you. She misses you so much and wishes she was at work rather than in a bed in the hospital.
The splint has been removed from her right arm. She is able to move it more now, every day is improving with that arm and hand. It is so inspirational.
I want to send messages to everyone on this blog, so that you know Lacey, Mike and I have received your cards and gifts. I want to start today with Cindy, Randy and Alan, who we received a card from today. Thank you very much. All the other cards and gifts (and there are many) are in Lacey's room and I will be sending thank you's through the blog starting tomorrow. I just wish there was internet in her room, then I could get so much more done during the day, but she comes first.
Lacey did say to me that everyday she does thank God that she is here and how much worse it could have been. She said she is going to be a great influence on many people when she is able to be.
More tomorrow, we have a big day, going to OHSU for a Dr. appt.
Love,
Mike, Shelly and Lacey
Saturday, June 9, 2007
Lacey June 9th
Today was a more relaxing day for Lacey, just two therapy sessions normally on the weekends. So, we are hoping there will only be two again tomorrow, cause it is time for mom to shower Lacey and wash her hair. The most wonderful thing she likes to have done is her hair washed and french braided. The halo really does make it a challenge though and normally takes quite a while to accomplish it. I am going to get Linda to help me tomorrow, since Auntie Liz won't be here.
Yesterday Uncle Manny, Aunt Janet and cousin Celena drove down from Whidbey Island. And today Grandma Mary and Grandpa Meryl drove down from Whidbey. They took us out for Italian food just 3 blocks from the hospital, which we got a pass from the Dr. to take Lacey with us in her wheel chair. The bumpy sidewalks were a bit much and caused pain in her neck, but she was able to finish dinner and then we headed right back for some pain meds. Now we know to take the pain meds before the next outing. Celena, who is a massage therapist gave me a much needed massage on Lacey's roommates bed today. Fran was able to go home with her husband for the weekend, so we had the whole room to ourselves. Thank you so much Celena, I needed that so much!
Lacey is so looking forward to Dad's visit on Father's Day weekend. She misses her daddy.
To Lacey's Ketchikan friends in the Portland area, Lacey will probably be going home in about two weeks, when all of you are probably going to be back home and she would like to wait to see you then, rather than in the hospital. Thank you for your patience.
Thank you everyone again for your wonderful comments. Comment anytime, I love to hear from you and soon as we have time I will be letting Lacey read more of the blog comments.
Love,
Mike, Shelly and Lacey
PS- Linda Heisler, thank you so much for my new wardrobe today. You are such a smart shopper and I was getting tired of wearing the two shirts and one pair of pants I brought down. I love you so much!
Yesterday Uncle Manny, Aunt Janet and cousin Celena drove down from Whidbey Island. And today Grandma Mary and Grandpa Meryl drove down from Whidbey. They took us out for Italian food just 3 blocks from the hospital, which we got a pass from the Dr. to take Lacey with us in her wheel chair. The bumpy sidewalks were a bit much and caused pain in her neck, but she was able to finish dinner and then we headed right back for some pain meds. Now we know to take the pain meds before the next outing. Celena, who is a massage therapist gave me a much needed massage on Lacey's roommates bed today. Fran was able to go home with her husband for the weekend, so we had the whole room to ourselves. Thank you so much Celena, I needed that so much!
Lacey is so looking forward to Dad's visit on Father's Day weekend. She misses her daddy.
To Lacey's Ketchikan friends in the Portland area, Lacey will probably be going home in about two weeks, when all of you are probably going to be back home and she would like to wait to see you then, rather than in the hospital. Thank you for your patience.
Thank you everyone again for your wonderful comments. Comment anytime, I love to hear from you and soon as we have time I will be letting Lacey read more of the blog comments.
Love,
Mike, Shelly and Lacey
PS- Linda Heisler, thank you so much for my new wardrobe today. You are such a smart shopper and I was getting tired of wearing the two shirts and one pair of pants I brought down. I love you so much!
Friday, June 8, 2007
Message from Glenn Hogan for Lacey
This is from GH. Thank you Glen Hogan. We love you.
Hello Russ,
I am not computer smart so to speak, and was wishing to make a post to Lacey's site.
Lacey, Shelly, & Mike,
That night when I was talking to you Lacey, awaiting arrival of the Lane Rural Ambulance. I recall a "Presence" about me and the area. I told You to come back, Your parents loved You and needed You. But most of Jesus has plans for You.
I am so glad that I finely got to see You today, Was just about 3 weeks ago when the accident happened and You are in such great hands, doing so good. It is sometimes hard to look at things and wonder how anything good can come of this. But it will, Lacey in time, We just ask for God's Blessing's and Grace's, and say "Show me the way Lord", and He will. I am writing this out in my truck now, I am still in shock and wonder at how far You have come from where You were. I am grateful that I was able to be a good Samaritan to You.
God Bless You Lacey, Your mother Shelly and Your dad Mike,
I will be up to see You again before You Get released to go home to Alaska,
Your new Friend,
Glenn Hogan
Hello Russ,
I am not computer smart so to speak, and was wishing to make a post to Lacey's site.
Lacey, Shelly, & Mike,
That night when I was talking to you Lacey, awaiting arrival of the Lane Rural Ambulance. I recall a "Presence" about me and the area. I told You to come back, Your parents loved You and needed You. But most of Jesus has plans for You.
I am so glad that I finely got to see You today, Was just about 3 weeks ago when the accident happened and You are in such great hands, doing so good. It is sometimes hard to look at things and wonder how anything good can come of this. But it will, Lacey in time, We just ask for God's Blessing's and Grace's, and say "Show me the way Lord", and He will. I am writing this out in my truck now, I am still in shock and wonder at how far You have come from where You were. I am grateful that I was able to be a good Samaritan to You.
God Bless You Lacey, Your mother Shelly and Your dad Mike,
I will be up to see You again before You Get released to go home to Alaska,
Your new Friend,
Glenn Hogan
Lacey June 8th
We have a very spiritual story to share with all of you. When Lacey was in ICU and the ventilator was removed, she shared some experiences she had encountered. She stated that "God gives good gifts to you when you go to heaven", and she stated someone was telling her she could not go to heaven and had to go back, as it was not her time yet. She also said she saw her great grandmother Elsie Dunn, who died a number of years ago. These are just a few of the things she has told us, which is so amazing, as the rest of this story will undoubtedly explain why.
Lacey's first flower arrangement was received at ICU from a man we will call GH. His card said "God Bless you Lacey. I was with you shortly after the accident and myself and many others across the country are praying for you". Of course Mike and I were very interested in talking with this person, but there was no phone number to contact him at. When Mike returned home on Sunday June 3rd, that evening he received a phone call from GH, who had traveled to OHSU from the Eugene area to see Lacey. The hospital would not give him any information about Lacey, except that she was no longer there. He had thought that Lacey had passed and wanted to call us to let us know of the time he spent with her at the accident site. He was amazed and relieved to find out she is alive and at a rehab center here in Portland. He visited Lacey and I today at RIO and told Lacey and I the events that took place. Colton had flagged him down on the highway and let GH know what had happened. GH called 911 to report there was a possible fatality accident. He found Lacey lying in the vineyard next to the pickup. She had no pulse and was not breathing. GH prayed over Lacey and told her she had parents that love her and that it was not time for her to leave and to come back. He said this over and over to her. After a minute had passed, just prior to him thinking he was going to have to start CPR, Lacey took a big gasp of air and continuted to breathe. GH did not want to move her to do the CPR, as he knew she may possibly have a spinal injury, therefore, he was very relieved to hear her breathing. He continued to pray over her for the 8 - 10 minutes it took for the ambulance and paramedics to arrive.
We owe so much to this wonderful human being and child of Jesus. He blessed Lacey today prior to leaving the hospital and he will be back to see her before we go back to Ketchikan. GH, Lacey remembered your visit today, which is a great improvement for her short term memory loss. Tonight she said to me, " Mom, I want you to tell everyone one about this. He is a wonderful man who saved my life and I really wished I could have hugged him today, but I couldn't with my halo on."
Lacey is truly a miracle child and God has great plans for her. She will touch many lives during her life time, we are quite sure of this.
I will end this with the verse made for Lacey and Tommy's favorite:
The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill and to destroy. I have come, come so they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. John 10:10.
Love and God bless you all and especially Glen.
Mike, Shelly and Lacey
Lacey's first flower arrangement was received at ICU from a man we will call GH. His card said "God Bless you Lacey. I was with you shortly after the accident and myself and many others across the country are praying for you". Of course Mike and I were very interested in talking with this person, but there was no phone number to contact him at. When Mike returned home on Sunday June 3rd, that evening he received a phone call from GH, who had traveled to OHSU from the Eugene area to see Lacey. The hospital would not give him any information about Lacey, except that she was no longer there. He had thought that Lacey had passed and wanted to call us to let us know of the time he spent with her at the accident site. He was amazed and relieved to find out she is alive and at a rehab center here in Portland. He visited Lacey and I today at RIO and told Lacey and I the events that took place. Colton had flagged him down on the highway and let GH know what had happened. GH called 911 to report there was a possible fatality accident. He found Lacey lying in the vineyard next to the pickup. She had no pulse and was not breathing. GH prayed over Lacey and told her she had parents that love her and that it was not time for her to leave and to come back. He said this over and over to her. After a minute had passed, just prior to him thinking he was going to have to start CPR, Lacey took a big gasp of air and continuted to breathe. GH did not want to move her to do the CPR, as he knew she may possibly have a spinal injury, therefore, he was very relieved to hear her breathing. He continued to pray over her for the 8 - 10 minutes it took for the ambulance and paramedics to arrive.
We owe so much to this wonderful human being and child of Jesus. He blessed Lacey today prior to leaving the hospital and he will be back to see her before we go back to Ketchikan. GH, Lacey remembered your visit today, which is a great improvement for her short term memory loss. Tonight she said to me, " Mom, I want you to tell everyone one about this. He is a wonderful man who saved my life and I really wished I could have hugged him today, but I couldn't with my halo on."
Lacey is truly a miracle child and God has great plans for her. She will touch many lives during her life time, we are quite sure of this.
I will end this with the verse made for Lacey and Tommy's favorite:
The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill and to destroy. I have come, come so they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. John 10:10.
Love and God bless you all and especially Glen.
Mike, Shelly and Lacey
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Lacey June 7th
Today Auntie Liz left and we will not see her again for at least 3 weeks when she returns from her trip to Ireland with Harold. She definitely needs this break and will not have to worry about Lacey so much, since I can do the updates and she can check the internet from Ireland. Liz, I mean it, you have a good trip and do not worry. You have seen first hand how good I can take care of Lacey. Also, dad will be down Father's Day weekend, and before you know it, we will all be going home.
Lacey's tail bone pain was almost non existent today. This is the first time her mind was clear to focus on some good therapy. We wheeled her out to her car today, as I needed to receive training in transfering her to the car and putting the wheel chair in the trunk. I will be taking her to Dr. Nada, one of the Plastic Surgery team members on Monday for a check up and some minor surgery to a few areas on her face that need attention. It was good to get Lacey outside and she is looking forward to our trip on Monday to OHSU. Her short term memory problem is getting better, especially today, when her mind was clear with hardly any pain. I can't tell you what a wonderful facility the Rehabilitation Institue of Oregon is. Lacey is everyone's favorite patient of course.
We received a box yesterday from OHSU, where many, many people had sent cards to. It was so nice to receive these from everyone. Lacey read them all today. Thank you all for sending these. It was a little over whelming for Lacey, but that is understandable after what she has gone through. Up until late this afternoon she has been so very, very strong. I let her know today that she does not have to always be so strong and a good cry is very good therapy. After letting loose, she was in good spirits when Sheila and I left for the evening. Sheila drove 3 plus hours from Myrtle Creek to visit and stay the evening with me at Jamie and Linda's.
Uncle Jerry and Aunt Brenda, Lacey loved the music box. Thank you.
Again, thank you everyone for your wonderful comments and support. Mike, Lacey and I and everyone of you so enjoy reading them. It is what keeps us going. Tomorrow I hope to get Lacey to the internet floor to read more of the blog comments. It is slow going though.
More later.
God bless you all.
Love,
Mike, Shelly and Lacey
Lacey's tail bone pain was almost non existent today. This is the first time her mind was clear to focus on some good therapy. We wheeled her out to her car today, as I needed to receive training in transfering her to the car and putting the wheel chair in the trunk. I will be taking her to Dr. Nada, one of the Plastic Surgery team members on Monday for a check up and some minor surgery to a few areas on her face that need attention. It was good to get Lacey outside and she is looking forward to our trip on Monday to OHSU. Her short term memory problem is getting better, especially today, when her mind was clear with hardly any pain. I can't tell you what a wonderful facility the Rehabilitation Institue of Oregon is. Lacey is everyone's favorite patient of course.
We received a box yesterday from OHSU, where many, many people had sent cards to. It was so nice to receive these from everyone. Lacey read them all today. Thank you all for sending these. It was a little over whelming for Lacey, but that is understandable after what she has gone through. Up until late this afternoon she has been so very, very strong. I let her know today that she does not have to always be so strong and a good cry is very good therapy. After letting loose, she was in good spirits when Sheila and I left for the evening. Sheila drove 3 plus hours from Myrtle Creek to visit and stay the evening with me at Jamie and Linda's.
Uncle Jerry and Aunt Brenda, Lacey loved the music box. Thank you.
Again, thank you everyone for your wonderful comments and support. Mike, Lacey and I and everyone of you so enjoy reading them. It is what keeps us going. Tomorrow I hope to get Lacey to the internet floor to read more of the blog comments. It is slow going though.
More later.
God bless you all.
Love,
Mike, Shelly and Lacey
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
June 6th
Hello Everyone, this is Shelly again,
The first thing I would like to say is that I am sorry to any of you who have read the comment today from an anonymous person, who stated incorrect information concerning the events of Lacey's accident. Lacey was wearing her seatbelt and she has physical damage on her neck caused by the seatbelt.
That being said, this is Lacey's blog and I will continue with info on Lacey. We have had ups and downs lately due to pain in Lacey's tailbone, however, she is making good progress in her physical therapy despite the pain. She really wants to exceed expectations of everyone so she can go home. Her therapists and doctors at RIO are very impressed with her progress.
I will write again tomorrow.
Thank you everyone. Bless you all.
Love,
Shelly & Lacey
The first thing I would like to say is that I am sorry to any of you who have read the comment today from an anonymous person, who stated incorrect information concerning the events of Lacey's accident. Lacey was wearing her seatbelt and she has physical damage on her neck caused by the seatbelt.
That being said, this is Lacey's blog and I will continue with info on Lacey. We have had ups and downs lately due to pain in Lacey's tailbone, however, she is making good progress in her physical therapy despite the pain. She really wants to exceed expectations of everyone so she can go home. Her therapists and doctors at RIO are very impressed with her progress.
I will write again tomorrow.
Thank you everyone. Bless you all.
Love,
Shelly & Lacey
Monday, June 4, 2007
Lacey June 4
Hi Everyone, this is Shelly
I was going to write a very long detailed message of thanks to everyone of you, but my day today was very busy with Lacey. I attend all of her therapy sessions and when we are back at her room I play nurse to her as much as I can. She is the same sweet Lacey that everyone knows and loves. And she still has her sense of humor despite her pain, suffering and frustration. Right now she has a very short term memory problem, which should heal in hopefully the very near future. There has already been amazing progress in this area. Today she walked quite a distance with the help of a cane and with very limited support from the therapist. The use of her right arm and hand improves on a daily basis.
Ed Toribio flew into Portland today and came straight to the hospital to visit. It was very good to see Ed and he was very happy to visit with Lacey and I. Marcia, Lacey loved the purse. Her purse was destroyed in the accident and I had to toss it, so it is a very appreciated gift. Thank you for my BD card and goodie too.Mike and I have enjoyed this blog site so much and appreciate everyone adding their comments. You have no idea how uplifting it is for us to read the comments. I hope to have Lacey reading them by tomorrow. One small step at a time.I will write a more detailed and thankful blog tomorrow or Wednesday.
God bless everyone of you. We love you.
Mike, Shelly and Lacey
I was going to write a very long detailed message of thanks to everyone of you, but my day today was very busy with Lacey. I attend all of her therapy sessions and when we are back at her room I play nurse to her as much as I can. She is the same sweet Lacey that everyone knows and loves. And she still has her sense of humor despite her pain, suffering and frustration. Right now she has a very short term memory problem, which should heal in hopefully the very near future. There has already been amazing progress in this area. Today she walked quite a distance with the help of a cane and with very limited support from the therapist. The use of her right arm and hand improves on a daily basis.
Ed Toribio flew into Portland today and came straight to the hospital to visit. It was very good to see Ed and he was very happy to visit with Lacey and I. Marcia, Lacey loved the purse. Her purse was destroyed in the accident and I had to toss it, so it is a very appreciated gift. Thank you for my BD card and goodie too.Mike and I have enjoyed this blog site so much and appreciate everyone adding their comments. You have no idea how uplifting it is for us to read the comments. I hope to have Lacey reading them by tomorrow. One small step at a time.I will write a more detailed and thankful blog tomorrow or Wednesday.
God bless everyone of you. We love you.
Mike, Shelly and Lacey
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Lacey Update June 3
Good Evening,
Shelly is giving me a night off.... tomorrow, she says she is going to write us. She thought she would get to it today, but it turned out to be a very busy day. She had to take Mike to the airport today and got a little lost on the way back. I managed to keep Mike's flight close to on time today, altho he said I was 1/2 hour late. Hey, that's on time to us!!
Shelly got checked out in the wheelchair today and she and Lacey went to the gardens for a little while. Lacey also got in a little therapy, she was able to walk with a cane for a few minutes with the physical therapists help. She had a great appetite today and things were generally pretty good.
Thank-you for your kindness, continued support and prayers.
Below is Lacey's address at the Center. Liz K.
RIO 1015 NW 22nd Ave Portland, OR 97210 Patient: Lacey Dunn Rm 9
Shelly is giving me a night off.... tomorrow, she says she is going to write us. She thought she would get to it today, but it turned out to be a very busy day. She had to take Mike to the airport today and got a little lost on the way back. I managed to keep Mike's flight close to on time today, altho he said I was 1/2 hour late. Hey, that's on time to us!!
Shelly got checked out in the wheelchair today and she and Lacey went to the gardens for a little while. Lacey also got in a little therapy, she was able to walk with a cane for a few minutes with the physical therapists help. She had a great appetite today and things were generally pretty good.
Thank-you for your kindness, continued support and prayers.
Below is Lacey's address at the Center. Liz K.
RIO 1015 NW 22nd Ave Portland, OR 97210 Patient: Lacey Dunn Rm 9
Saturday, June 2, 2007
Lacey Update June 2
Lacey has not been able to do much therapy today. Her tailbone has been hurting for several days, and today was especially painful. The Dr. believes it is just badly bruised. Hopefully, in a day or two she should be over the hump, and she will be able to continue with therapy on Monday.
She received some beautiful flowers and balloons from Brianna and her family today. Ken and Peggy bought her some tops and bottoms that fit over her halo. Janet sent her a pretty bracelet. Linda painted her nails today. Shelly gave her a foot rub with the lotion Erin and Jodi gave her. My friend Betty gave me some soft pajamas(with buttons) to bring down with me when I go back to Portland.... So she is being pampered, as a girl should be!
Shelly said the area around the Rehabilitation Center is very nice. A nice area for walking and window shopping. I am planning on going back to Portland on Wednesday or Thursday. Shelly suggested we go for a walk and dinner when I come. It seems we are all are settling down into a routine for the next few weeks. Take care Liz K.
She received some beautiful flowers and balloons from Brianna and her family today. Ken and Peggy bought her some tops and bottoms that fit over her halo. Janet sent her a pretty bracelet. Linda painted her nails today. Shelly gave her a foot rub with the lotion Erin and Jodi gave her. My friend Betty gave me some soft pajamas(with buttons) to bring down with me when I go back to Portland.... So she is being pampered, as a girl should be!
Shelly said the area around the Rehabilitation Center is very nice. A nice area for walking and window shopping. I am planning on going back to Portland on Wednesday or Thursday. Shelly suggested we go for a walk and dinner when I come. It seems we are all are settling down into a routine for the next few weeks. Take care Liz K.
Friday, June 1, 2007
Lacey Update June 1
Wow, we had some pretty good comments today regarding faith, hope and strength, when the chips are down....Thank-you for all of your very inspirational messages thus far. I am certain it is not only helping Lacey, Mike and Shelly, but all of us that care so much.
I talked to Mike tonight about 8:15pm and they were saying their good nights to Lacey. She had a pretty good day. She had several physical therapy sessions, plus some speech and puzzle work to help with the short term memory stuff. Mike felt that she was more alert today, than any other day thus far. She was even joining in on conversations.
The IV has been removed and she has started to eat. Her first dinner was pasta and bread, a girls dream dinner!! Especially that girl!! I remember when she was little, all she wanted was noodles, you didn't ever have to ask her what she wanted to eat. Mike said you should have seen her eyes light up when she saw what they were serving.
Mike is going back to Ketchikan on Sunday to take care of a few things. I will try to keep his flight on time, as I will be working flight 67.
I think we have seen a miracle for our Amazing Lacey. Thank-you for your prayers. Liz K.
I talked to Mike tonight about 8:15pm and they were saying their good nights to Lacey. She had a pretty good day. She had several physical therapy sessions, plus some speech and puzzle work to help with the short term memory stuff. Mike felt that she was more alert today, than any other day thus far. She was even joining in on conversations.
The IV has been removed and she has started to eat. Her first dinner was pasta and bread, a girls dream dinner!! Especially that girl!! I remember when she was little, all she wanted was noodles, you didn't ever have to ask her what she wanted to eat. Mike said you should have seen her eyes light up when she saw what they were serving.
Mike is going back to Ketchikan on Sunday to take care of a few things. I will try to keep his flight on time, as I will be working flight 67.
I think we have seen a miracle for our Amazing Lacey. Thank-you for your prayers. Liz K.
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