Friday, yesterday, Rachel walked 300 feet in her morning PT session. We are thinking that is twice as far as she had previously walked in the same amount of time. She also did the set of 4 stairs again (it's been a week since last time). The stairs went alot better. Coming down is a bit more challenging than going up.
Today we get to go out for a couple hours. Tonight we are going to go out for supper. Rachel will get to ride in a car and eat 'real' food. We are all excited. It'll be a double date, Rachel and Ryan, and Josh and I.
Yesterday, Rachel attempted to raise her right arm (the weaker one) above her head completely... and this time it went all the way up! Another breakthrough.
Specific prayer requests:
- Rachel walks out of Madonna unassisted
- Right leg stops shaking
- Right thumb, ring and pinky finger gains full function
RuthAnne
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on thursday my three year old daughter saw me reading the blog and asked me," what's her name?" I told her her name was Rachel she has been very sick but God is healing her and she is feeling better. Chantel said," let's pray" as she thrust her hands into mine and bowed her head. We prayed that Rachel would do well with her excersises and she would walk out of Madonna when the time commes. She will. You will. i am praying and believign that God will do this for her (you) and it will happen. Have a great dinner tonight and I will also pray that she will not be discouraged when she commes back to her room in Madonna as I know she longs for something better.
It's so wonderful to check the blog on Wednesdays and Saturdays and read so much good news :) God is good!
Post pictures of the double date if you get any ... ;)
Praise the Lord for all the progress! Keep at it, Rachel! The Lord does work wonders! Still praying, Emily from Nebraska
Hey Rachel,
The blog has been awesome for me! I check it every Wed and Sat. and excited to hear your progress! You have always been someone with an interesting story to tell and I can't wait to hear your story this time. Love you....
wow! wow! wow! You bring sooo much encouragement to me every day! I know there are a great deal of us that get blessed every time we read your blog. We'll be praying that that you will be able to walk out of Madonna on your own and continue prayer for your leg, fingers and right arm. Your progress is absolutely incredible! Keep your faith and determination-you WILL get there.
Monica
Good going Rachel!
I'll pray for you.
God is so good!
~Ken Pyle
Every time I read an update tears of joy come to my eyes. How gracious God is! We will continue to pray for you, Ryan and your familes, Rachel. We're still praying for Dr. Diehl and his family, too.
Judy P.
My youth group is constantly asking about you, and I'm so thankful once again that ya'll are taking the time to update this site. My heart is encouraged. I love you all, and you are in my prayers.
Heather in Georgia
Hope you had fun on your date night and enjoyed the food! Where did you go? Maybe we'll see some pictures of that on your next update. Will continue to pray, especially for the specific prayer requests you mentioned.
Vicki Sherman
It has been great to hear about how much progress you are making. God is so good! It has been so inspiring and amazing to hear. I don't know you, but I pray that God will be with you more and I thank God for the insperation He's given me as I read about your progress. Keep your spirits up. :)
Rachel and Family~
I am so excited that you get to eat real food now, I am sure you are more excited about it then I but I am happy for you. Now you can have a real Thanksgiving meal.YAH!!! Anyway just wanted to say hi and wish all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving!!! Loral and Jared
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