After a long tiring day... I was helping Mike with a bath and then getting ready to put his blankets on for the night... I inadvertantly scratched the bottom of his left foot and his toes wiggled!! He was able to wiggle them several more times. I have noticed that he is feeling things in his left leg, usually pain, but feeling just the same. The edema from the blood clots is gone. Maybe things are going uphill for a change??
Thanks to whoever sent me flowers today and signed Mike's name. I know Mike would have sent them if he could :)
walking IN water :)
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger: because there was no room for them in the inn.
Maggie and Poppy
Will and Poppy
same smile...even fewer hairs!
Same great smile...a few less hairs
The new hat
It looks like a Jim Gooden hat don't you think?
Dawn in Salt Lake
This picture was taken by our good friend LaRene.
You are such troopers, Nancy! Contiue celebrating each positive thing as you have been doing. Most of us wish that we could just crawl inside Mike's body and take on his pain or crawl inside you and be strong for you. God is giving you the strength you need...keep leaning on Him.
ReplyDeleteLove you both.
Hugs,
Molly
We'll continue to pray for more positives today! :) Thinking of you so much....The Tschuors
ReplyDeleteWe continue to be so touched by the kindness of others. Mike and Nancy, you are giving us all so much as are your friends. I feel as Molly. In reality, you have the spirit that doesn't have to crawl inside and can come to stay.
ReplyDeleteWe love you.
Nancy & Mike,
ReplyDeleteYour comment about Mike starting to feel pain in his left leg reminded me of the time after Dad had his strokes when he had a lot of the same sensations. He was never completely paralyzed, but he never got rid of that tingling sensation in the affected side. He took Motrin for years to thin the blood (to prevent additional strokes) & to help a bit with the pain. I had forgotten about this, but I'm pretty sure the dull ache was always there. So, hopefully he will get the feeling back, but what he feels might not be all together pleasant. On the other hand, one can get used to almost anythng from what I understand! Glad to hear he is home & benefitting from his family's loving care. There is a time and a place for hospital care, but right now it is great he can be at home. Take care & lots of positive energy coming your way.
Love from you favorite cousin,
Cindy
How wonderful to be able to wiggle your toes! Small blessings are so important. We love you.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are having a good day today (Wednesday) and that you have a bit more help. Always thinking of you and will stay whenever needed. Let us all be as strong for you and Mike as we can.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Molly
I hope the sunshine is helping to lift your spirits! Thinking of you...Mike and Sue T.
ReplyDeleteMike may be interested in knowing that both Rotary Clubs will be out here at Second Harvest Food Bank for a work project for United Way (Del Co) Day of Caring early Saturday morning! They are going to pack rice meals to help neighbors in need.
ReplyDeleteMike, you first got to know Second Harvest through your work with United Way and I think you have been one of our strongest advocates since those early, early visits! You have made a huge difference for us - raised awareness and generated funding. And that difference has gone on to literally put food on the tables of people in our community who don't know where to turn. Your efforts are helping to bring together United Way, Second Harvest and Rotary this Saturday - and I know the fruits of your labors will continue to bless this community. keep those toes a-wiggling Mike. I am cheering for you!
PS looks like progress on the build-out!
Just wanted to send my love today!
ReplyDeleteLove and prayers,
Jan (aka Sis)