Debbie's Update.....Oct. 30, 2011.......by Charlie

Our Debbie has had another blessed week of improvement at NHC. Many of you who visit weekly or bi-weekly see great changes in Deb's responses and movements. On a daily basis I can see some small difference each day. These small steps, which are actually BIG, mean so much and we are so thankful for them.
Debbie's memory is improving and she has begun to assist her left hand with her right. We played bingo yesterday and when one of Debbie's numbers was called, she would say "we've got that one" and her right hand would go toward it. Certainly was enjoyable and what a blessing to see her having fun! Deb likes to say "Bingo" too..........She won four times!
Wanda, one of Debbie's physical therapists, said Debbie walked fourteen feet on the bars Thursday and I watched yesterday while she fixed her hair before going to the dining room. I didn't realize it, but she was using the wall mirror because I was instructed to move when stepping in front of it. Thank you Lord!
Debbie has two doctor appointments this Monday, the 31st. One with her neurosurgeon for ct scan follow-up and exam, and one with a MD for exam and long awaited removal of the peg tube. These visits are sometimes stressful for Deb and tax her strength but necessary.
Thank all of you so much for your continued prayers for Debbie's improvement and please pray that she does well during these medical visits and for good results.
We continue to praise our Lord Jesus for all He has done. May you all have a blessed week.

Update on Debbie.....Oct. 22, 2011.........by Charlie

Praise the Lord, our Debbie has had no setbacks this week and the swelling in her right leg due to the clot is almost gone. She has also resumed her full therapy schedule and is doing well.
Deb had a ct scan Friday to give her new neurosurgeon an updated file on her. Haven't yet received a report from this.
In short Deb has had a good week and our prayers continue to be answered in her healing.
She enjoyed a hymn singing group this afternoon and sang along with them on many of the songs. I always enjoy watching and hearing Debbie sing.
Thank you for keeping Deb in your prayers and may each of you have a blessed week.

Update on Debbie.......Oct. 15, 2011.....by Charlie

Debbie has had another week of "mostly" improvement in her condition. Deb had a setback earlier in the week when swelling in her right leg required that she be transported to the hospital emergency room on Wednesday where the ultrasound test showed a blood clot. She is confined in bed for a week and back on a blood thinner.
She is in no pain however and her mental state and right arm paralysis are improved.
Deb should be back on regular therapy in a week and electrical stimulation on her right arm Friday allowed her to eat some of her food with her right arm and hand. Amazing.......isn't our God good! She would move her arm and hand slowly earlier this evening and would attempt to place her hand in mine when asked.
Deb has also become a phone enthusiast. She spoke with two friends and her mother tonight and really enjoyed the conversation.....I think they enjoyed it also.
Please keep her in your prayers that the swelling and clot disappear so the can resume full therapy next week.
One last thought......A couple of days ago I asked Debbie if she would sing Happy Birthday to me later this month on my birthday......She didn't hesitate and this is the song she sang:
Happy birthday to you, you live in a zoo, you look like a monkey, you act like one too..........I guess Debbie has recovered more than I realized! Made my day!
May you all have a blessed week.

Debbie's Update.....Oct. 8, 2011......by Charlie

Our Debbie's progress continues. Since arriving at NHC Cookeville from MUSC Charleston on September 12, Deb has done remarkably well both in physical and speech therapy. Her therapists are continually applauding her performance and are wonderful to keep me informed even by phone when I'm not present. They treat her well and she seems to enjoy most of the sessions.
Debbie sings along with others when she knows the song and I marvel at her ability to read her greeting cards and other material. And most of all she still has her beautiful smile and a wonderful attitude. God is good! She still has memory problems and right side paralysis but even these conditions are improving.
Prayers are being answered and we thank you so much for continued prayer. We love you all and pray you have a blessed Sunday and coming week.

Debbie's Update.....Oct. 1, 2011......by Charlie

Praise our Lord, another good week for Debbie. Deb still has paralysis of her right side but her attitude and personality continue to amaze us.
Louise, Deb's speech therapist called the first of the week and told me Deb had just eaten a half sandwich by herself with her left hand and she continues to respond to questions and finish sentences and phrases correctly. All these things are very exciting to us and we are so thankful for the healing power of our Father in heaven.
Another good Saturday with Debbie with visitors, a phone conversation with her Dad and more foot and hand massages. (And Margaret, I give the massages...not Debbie...lol)
Debbie has an appointment with a neurosurgeon Monday for a check-up and we pray that it goes well.
Your prayers are appreciated so much for her continued healing. May each of you have a blessed and worshipful Sunday.