Saturday, August 30, 2008

new house and new adventures

Well here is some pictures of the new house. I haven't decorated yet very much, so it's still kinda plain, but it's getting there and you can get the idea. We still absolutely love it!I took some pictures of the kitchen, living room, spare bedroom, our bedroom, the hall bathroom and the master bathroom and the outside of the house with Rick's ramp on the side and the deck in the back. Everyone else in the program got into their houses too, so we have a neigborhood now! It's so fun to walk outside and see all your friends right on your street and in your neighborhood! I'm pretty sure we have the funnest neighborhood ever!





Well last time we went to rehab we sat down and had a talk with our therapist. He said he thinks most of the progress that Rick is making is from what we do at home and just time that passes. He doesn't really think that what he is doing is really helping us all that much. So he suggested that it is time to go to a rehab placed called Neuroworx. It's founded by a guy that was once paralized himself. It's a place that is all about spinal cord injuries. They have all different kinds of machines and stuff that are all for spinal cord injuries. So we'll be calling next week to schedule an appointment and hopefully work everything out with insurance and start Rick's recovery there. It's kinda been frustrating lately because Rick was making progress so fast and then it kinda slowed down. He's still doing great but his legs aren't healing as fast and as strong as they were. So it's been kind of a hard couple weeks for us just because it is frustrating. But we just need to keep believing and keep our faith and hold on to the knowledge that he will be healed. Maybe it just slowed down a little because a huge miracle is coming our way soon. And on top of everything he got another bladder infection! Boy we sure are sick of those! So he hasn't felt the best. But we know we just need to hold on to the positive things and our luck will change soon! We'll let you know how the new rehab will be, hopefully we get going there smoothly and with no huge complications and get Rick walking!

3 comments:

Unknown said...

I imagine you so frustrated right now...Mike and I keep reading this quote that his mom found a couple of months ago...by Boyd K. Packer

"Some of us think a miracle is a miracle only if it happens instantly, but miracles can grow slowly. And patience and faith can compel things to happen that otherwise never would have come to pass."

It's coming...and you've got plenty of faith...just keep those same sweet smiles and fiesty attitudes...he's gonna walk!
You guys have been a strength to me in more ways than I think you'll ever know! Thank you,

Love,

Michelle

Unknown said...

Wow it's like you are graduating from the therapy in Provo to a bigger and better therapy. So look at it as a step up rather than another negative. Love you guys!

Ian, Kels & Lilly said...

Wow Tar the house looks awesome. I can't wait to see it in person. And seeing you and Rick will be alright I guess. JK I love you and miss you guys!