Saturday morning, Matt and I visited with Fergus and then left him to visit our other kids at home. It was the first time that I had been home since the accident. I was scared in some ways, afraid of being in the place where it happened but when I got there, it wasn't so bad. Instead, it was very relaxing to be in our own 'space'. The land is so green there, everything is grown so tall and lush. The animals are doing well and the kids looked so good with ruddy cheeks, scraped knees, and big smiles. We only stayed until Sunday afternoon, parting with tears and promises to settle up here together soon. We saw Fergus Sunday evening and learned that he did well while we were gone. In particular, music constantly played at his bedside and the 'spa' treatments in the whirlpool bath have made a great improvement (of course, without all of his medications, those would help little). It was such a relief to know that he did so well without us always being with him.
Today, I was with Fergus for an extended time. One of the first things on his agenda was getting fitted for new hand splints. It was quite a bit of work because he hates anyone doing anything with his hands and arms. After that, they tried him in the 'stander', a brace to help his body get used to the feeling of standing. He was alright in it, at a 45 degree angle for about 15 minutes but he didn't like being out of my arms to do it. Later, I took him to the 'relaxation room' for a massage. As soon as we entered it, he was thoroughly happy and stayed like that the whole time we were there. He waited to get upset when I had to put him in his bed back in the nursery.
Monday, Matt had a job interview and was hired. He'll start next week working for a small local painting company here in St. Louis. The next step is finding a house.
Good news, thanks for praying:
*Matt has a job!
*Fergus is doing well with his medications - they are not taxing his body too much.
*Fergus is more alert and aware. You can tell him anything you want and he won't calm down but if you say "It's okay" he starts to chill out.
*Fergus is recognizing people (his nurse Patty, me, his dad), places (the relaxation room), and words ('mom', 'dad', 'it's okay).
*The kids are doing well back at home with Aunt Deborah.
Continue to pray that Fergus':
*back is straightened
*joints become looser
*arms and hands become easier to work with (he hates to have them messed with)
*doctors and nurses know what is best to do for him
Please pray that we settle soon in a home nearby.
with much gratitude, esther
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
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Praying every day your beautiful boy gets better and better. Six or seven ladies prayed for him last night and a mom's MOPS bible study.
ReplyDeleteI had really been praying about the move/job. So happy to hear God is making a way for you all, will continue to pray about the housing.
As always you are in my prayers many many times through out the day.
Thanks so much for always updating us on Fergus. We pray for him all the time. We are happy to hear that Matt got the job and hope to hear soon that you find a house. So glad to hear that Fergus is becoming more alert and aware. We miss you all! David, Cathy and baby David
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ReplyDeleteOur dear Lord is so very faithful! We can see how He is working in and through your family. We are happy to hear that Mr. Fergus is doing better. I can just see him in that pool relaxing and listening to sweet music by his bedside. Jesus loves your little one and has wonderful plans for him.
So glad your husband found a job! We will continue to pray daily. Our 5 & 3 year olds also pray for Fergus. Oh, how the Lord is showing them that he listens to thier prayers. Stay strong and rest easy sweet family for He is with you every step of the way!
In Him,
Bobbie Buckner
Asheville, NC