Wednesday, October 3, 2007

En Route

Presently Rachel is being transported to Lincoln via ambulance. Mom is riding with her and Dad is in their vehicle, following behind. Josh and I returned home late last night.

We all are curious as to what the next several hours and days will look like. I believe that they will start assessing her and begin to figure out her 'starting point' either upon her arrival today or first thing tomorrow. By Friday, they should have a general idea as to how long she will be an inpatient at Madonna. When she gets released from Madonna, then she can continue therapy with them as an outpatient.

The rooms for the patients are private and one person is allowed to spend the nights with her. Rachel is free to decorate her room however she likes. From the pictures we saw, Madonna is very spacious. The bedroom is nice and big, easy to maneuver. The grounds cover 22 acres. Madonna does have housing available to the family, on a first come basis. From what we understand, there will be an opening on Friday. :)

For some more info:
http://www.madonna.org/

and for specifics go to
http://www.madonna.org/progs.htm

FYI:
Candlewood Suites in Lincoln has an agreement with Madonna and gives a discount to those visiting someone at Madonna.

Thankyou for you continued support,
~RuthAnne

2 comments:

Beth Pancake said...

ok question who is ruthann i guess i have not been following to close and for that i am sorry. who is josh? and i dont know about IA but here in ohio if you apply for a medical card and get aproved, it will go back and cover the past three months, i am sure you have checked that out i just wanted to let you know.

i am curious to know, can rachel move? what can and cant she do? can she read and write her own mail? does she have a wheel chair? does someone from your home spend nites with her. i am happy that she got accepted.

in Christ
beth pancake in ohio

Anonymous said...

Just wanted you all to know Assembly of God church in Centerville has been praying continuously for Rachel and we love being able to check her progress and see how God is healing her body.