Sorry it has been so long since we have written anything on the blog, but we just haven't felt like writing lately. Most of you reading this blog know Steve and Lesley Kamm and their 3 girls, Kendall, Shelby and Stevie. Steve had an accident with his Beaver on Thursday. This is a very difficult time for everyone in Ketchikan, especially all of the Kamm's close friends and relatives. Liz had just returned to her home in Gig Harbor with Lacey and I, and had just one day at work for AK Airlines when word came of the accident. Liz was on the first flight the next morning, and was in Ketchikan until the 21st. Lacey and I drove to Liz's on Wedneday the 22nd, early, and we all went to Harborview to see Steve and Lesley. Steve and Lacey were talking about the woes of the hospital, after all if anyone knows about wound cleaning and care, she does. We told Steve what a good patient Lacey was and how she said "thank-you" when the nurse gave her a shot. I don't think he believed us.......As I told Steve, he looks so good and I love his haircut. Lesley is a strong, beautiful woman and we love her. Liz is getting stronger and needs support and prayer. Lacey and I hated to leave her.
Steve and Lesley, if you can get internet in the room, we love you and Lacey wants you to know that she would like to do whatever she can do for you. She can babysit in a few months, so just let her know. She is free of charge. We love you so much.
Other than that, life is normal as it can be here. We miss our friends, the Kamm's, and pray for you daily, and also for Sara Steffen and little Allison, grandma and their familys.
Love and god bless to all.
Mike, Shelly, Lacey
Friday, August 24, 2007
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Lacey Update August 15th
Hello Everyone this is Shelly,
Well, our little adventure to Portland from Ketchikan went pretty smoothly. We left Ketchikan on Monday the 13th with Liz, drove to her house, stopped by the oyster farm to get oysters on the way home and steaks at the grocery store. Well, Liz has this beautiful huuuuggggeee back yard with a pond with man made creek flowing into it and Koy fish, beautiful flowers and a newly built "tiki" hut with a BBQ. Well, Liz swears she has the BBQ thing down to a pat, but when I looked out the sliding glass door and saw huge flames shooting out of it about to burn down the tiki hut, I don't think so. The 30.00 steaks were burn't to a crisp, but Liz managed to cut off the charcoal and we had a very good dinner.
Lacey and I were up very early the next morning and on the road by about 0800. We stopped by Rosie and Tina Greenup's in Vancouver and had a very good visit and a very nice lunch they made for us. We kind of got lost, took a wrong turn, but Tina helped us out.
Linda, Lacey and I arrived at OHSU this morning and had the halo removed. Glenn was in the waiting room when we came out. We then went to see the plastic surgeon, who had very good news for us. She will have her lip and nose repaired in just two months. Lacey's birthday is October 22nd and she doesn't mind at all being in surgery during that time. His news was very encouraging. He hopes that all procedures will be completed in the next year and a half. We were very happy today. Lacey is in a C collar for the next month and will be weened off of it after that. She will have physical therapy to get her neck and shoulder muscles moving again.
We celebrated tonight with Pizza Schmitza, our favorite pizza.
More later.
Love,
Shelly, Lacey and the Heisler's
Well, our little adventure to Portland from Ketchikan went pretty smoothly. We left Ketchikan on Monday the 13th with Liz, drove to her house, stopped by the oyster farm to get oysters on the way home and steaks at the grocery store. Well, Liz has this beautiful huuuuggggeee back yard with a pond with man made creek flowing into it and Koy fish, beautiful flowers and a newly built "tiki" hut with a BBQ. Well, Liz swears she has the BBQ thing down to a pat, but when I looked out the sliding glass door and saw huge flames shooting out of it about to burn down the tiki hut, I don't think so. The 30.00 steaks were burn't to a crisp, but Liz managed to cut off the charcoal and we had a very good dinner.
Lacey and I were up very early the next morning and on the road by about 0800. We stopped by Rosie and Tina Greenup's in Vancouver and had a very good visit and a very nice lunch they made for us. We kind of got lost, took a wrong turn, but Tina helped us out.
Linda, Lacey and I arrived at OHSU this morning and had the halo removed. Glenn was in the waiting room when we came out. We then went to see the plastic surgeon, who had very good news for us. She will have her lip and nose repaired in just two months. Lacey's birthday is October 22nd and she doesn't mind at all being in surgery during that time. His news was very encouraging. He hopes that all procedures will be completed in the next year and a half. We were very happy today. Lacey is in a C collar for the next month and will be weened off of it after that. She will have physical therapy to get her neck and shoulder muscles moving again.
We celebrated tonight with Pizza Schmitza, our favorite pizza.
More later.
Love,
Shelly, Lacey and the Heisler's
Friday, August 10, 2007
August 10th
The last couple days were really fun and inspiring. Last night Lonna made us really good stir fry and brought a movie. Thank you so much Lonna. It means so much to me.
Tonight Bett and Jim Jakubek brought over wonderful mexican food! I really enjoyed talking with you guys and your company. It was really inspiring for me to talk with you and I am just really thankful.
Today was my last day of therapy while my halo is on! All my therapists are really looking forward to me coming back without it on. I am so excited:)
Much Love,
Lacey
Hi this is Shelly,
Thank you also JJ and Bett for coming over tonight. I think we all received a little therapy that was needed by all of us. You are right Bett, a tragedy does not have to happen for good friends to get together. We love you guys. It was an awesome dinner and we look forward to seeing more of you in the near future.
Thank you too Lonna. What would we do without our instant housesitter, who drops everything to take care of our house and animals on a few hours notice in a crisis situation. You are appreciated.
Jennifer and Cheyan, again thank you for the transport services to rehab for Lacey so I don't have to take more time off. You are gems. Thank you!!!
We will write more later after the halo is off on Wednesday.
Love and God Bless to everyone.
Mike, Shelly and Lacey
OK, I had 2 helpings of Bett's dessert. Did you make that up? Yummm... Who would have known...vanilla ice cream, carmel, mangos, with almond cinnamon cookies. Close to heaven :)
I am also thankful..for good friends.
Love you guys.....
Liz K.
Tonight Bett and Jim Jakubek brought over wonderful mexican food! I really enjoyed talking with you guys and your company. It was really inspiring for me to talk with you and I am just really thankful.
Today was my last day of therapy while my halo is on! All my therapists are really looking forward to me coming back without it on. I am so excited:)
Much Love,
Lacey
Hi this is Shelly,
Thank you also JJ and Bett for coming over tonight. I think we all received a little therapy that was needed by all of us. You are right Bett, a tragedy does not have to happen for good friends to get together. We love you guys. It was an awesome dinner and we look forward to seeing more of you in the near future.
Thank you too Lonna. What would we do without our instant housesitter, who drops everything to take care of our house and animals on a few hours notice in a crisis situation. You are appreciated.
Jennifer and Cheyan, again thank you for the transport services to rehab for Lacey so I don't have to take more time off. You are gems. Thank you!!!
We will write more later after the halo is off on Wednesday.
Love and God Bless to everyone.
Mike, Shelly and Lacey
OK, I had 2 helpings of Bett's dessert. Did you make that up? Yummm... Who would have known...vanilla ice cream, carmel, mangos, with almond cinnamon cookies. Close to heaven :)
I am also thankful..for good friends.
Love you guys.....
Liz K.
Sunday, August 5, 2007
Lacey Update August 05
OK, This weekend wasn't bad, Shelly didn't work me too hard. But when she asked me to clean the cat box, that was a bit much for a non cat person. Plus the cat hissed at me earlier. No wonder I usually go fishing with Mike on the weekends!!
We are doing good tho, Lacey seems happy I am here. We did most of a jigsaw puzzle today and I washed Lacey's hair. I see why Shelly's back is out, it is quite a production, every other day. Lacey is so appreciative of the care we give her, I am happy to do it. She made Shelly and I some music CD's, she told us she put some old stuff on the CD too. Oh, that's good, for us old folks, you know.
I think she is very anxious to get the halo off, this will be a huge turning point in her recovery. Again, she remains strong and brave, and I am so proud of her.
Liz K.
We are doing good tho, Lacey seems happy I am here. We did most of a jigsaw puzzle today and I washed Lacey's hair. I see why Shelly's back is out, it is quite a production, every other day. Lacey is so appreciative of the care we give her, I am happy to do it. She made Shelly and I some music CD's, she told us she put some old stuff on the CD too. Oh, that's good, for us old folks, you know.
I think she is very anxious to get the halo off, this will be a huge turning point in her recovery. Again, she remains strong and brave, and I am so proud of her.
Liz K.
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Lacey Update August 2nd
Hi Everyone,
It's Shelly, Liz, Lacey and Lonna,
We are having a girls dinner tonight and watching movies. What a beautiful day in Ketchikan. Mike and the boys went out hunting today, so they can have some man time and get us some venison. It's opening deer season so the girls are hoping to be cooking up some back-strap when they get back next week.
Shelly's back is a little better, but she needs to take it easy so she is just orders me (Liz) around.
Thank you Harriet and Loreli Richardson for the wonderful basket of dinner and baked goods you sent us home with us after our visit the other day. Was very yummy!
Thank you again to Jennifer for your shuttle service this past week.
Thank you also to Sammy, Cindy and Pam at Ketchikan Therapy. You are appreciated.
Liz is here until the 13th, when we go south for the halo removal. Thank you Liz for everything you are going to do for me in advance while you are here. I have a big list. LOL.
Love and God bless,
Us girls, Lacey, Shelly, Liz and Lonna.
It's Shelly, Liz, Lacey and Lonna,
We are having a girls dinner tonight and watching movies. What a beautiful day in Ketchikan. Mike and the boys went out hunting today, so they can have some man time and get us some venison. It's opening deer season so the girls are hoping to be cooking up some back-strap when they get back next week.
Shelly's back is a little better, but she needs to take it easy so she is just orders me (Liz) around.
Thank you Harriet and Loreli Richardson for the wonderful basket of dinner and baked goods you sent us home with us after our visit the other day. Was very yummy!
Thank you again to Jennifer for your shuttle service this past week.
Thank you also to Sammy, Cindy and Pam at Ketchikan Therapy. You are appreciated.
Liz is here until the 13th, when we go south for the halo removal. Thank you Liz for everything you are going to do for me in advance while you are here. I have a big list. LOL.
Love and God bless,
Us girls, Lacey, Shelly, Liz and Lonna.
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