Into Rehab

Today was another BIG day!!  Stephanie was released from the neuro floor of Renown Hospital and placed in the Renown Rehab Hospital.  This facility will give her intense therapies needed to re enter "normal" life.  In many cases they will be re teaching her the skills she needs to know.  We are so thankful for her quick healing and ability to go to this new facility.  Along with going to rehab, all of her tubes and such were REMOVED!!!  This is a HUGE, PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!  No more IV, feeding tube or trache!  She passed all of her tests and the medical staff felt comfortable removing these things.  She is now on a diet of foods that are the consistency of baby food and thickened liquid.  She absolutely can not have any (normal) water or food other than what is served her right now.  She can continue to have visitors.  Typically the therapy day ends around 3:30 pm and visitors after that time are a good thing to help wear her out so she will sleep well.  Part of her brain injury is keeping her awake for long periods of time, so helping her get tired in natural ways (I.e. Not sleeping meds) is good.  As of now she is in room 126, the same room Art was in...although we have been told she will probably be moved into a room a couple of doors closer to the nurses station.  Please continue to pray for her.   Pray specifically for her therapists as they work with her.  That she would keep moving forward in her healing.  Pray for visits with friends and family that they would be helpful to the healing of her brain.  Pray that her immune system would remain strong as we enter the cold and flu season.  Thank you all for your continued prayers and support.  Words can not express how thankful we are.