Greetings all,
Today was another quiet day with Rachel. She has been consistently making progress with coughing, sitting up for short periods of time with some assistance, and gross (versus minor) motor movement. She has been sitting in bed for a very long time now, so she has lost some weight, and is starting to become a little stiff. We routinely move her legs, arms and the rest of her body to try and provide some relief. She seems to really appreciate this ;)
RuthAnne and I came home today, for the first time in 3 weeks. Rachel's parents are with her now. We are getting different reports as to how long Rachel will be in Iowa City, anywhere from 1 - 3 months. She has a long road ahead of her to regain back her ability to walk, talk, eat, function normally, etc. But we'll all be there with her.
She is just starting to become more and more aware that she can't really move the way she wants right now. She will look at her hand, and get frustrated when it doesn't work the way she is trying to make it work. Obviously, the most important element in her recovery will be her attitude throughout the process, so please continue praying that she maintains a positive disposition, as well as the faith that she will recover fully.
- Josh
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Hey Rachel,
This is your friend Emily Hipps from Nebraska writing again (I posted and introduced myself a few days back). I just wanted to write and let you know we are praying for you! Just this evening we were praying about different things and someone brought you up, so we prayed for you and Ryan and everyone over there praying for healing and that you would be encouraged. Anyhow, I just wanted to write and let you know that people are thinking of you, praying for you and rooting for you!
In Christ's Love,
Emily Hipps
Hey Rachel! I'm not sure if you remember me, but we worked together at Summit a while back. My wife and I are praying for you and hope that you have a speedy recovery. I hope you find some comfort and peace in the Lord. He loves you very much and is watching out for you every step of the way.
Love in Christ,
Aaron Miller
Rachel remember the poem "Footprints"?! Well just remember that when you feel like you can't go on God is there to carry you! I know you will have all the strength you need because you have Christ in your life! He loves you and has a perfect plan for you! Trust in Him and He will get you through this!
With love and many prayers daily! Allison
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