The discussion we are currently having with medical providers is where the best place for Clarissa to heal is. The ICU is not meant for long term care and the insurance company wants her to be moved. We are so grateful for the outstanding care both Clare and Kris have received at Utah Valley and specifically the Neuro Shock Trauma ICU. As wonderful as this care facility is and as attached as we have become to the nurses and doctors, we know that this cannot continue much longer.
Annette, Kris, Char and Rod toured a specialty long term care facility in Orem this evening that Clare may be moved to as soon as tomorrow afternoon. I have mixed emotions about this move. The first emotion I feel is disappointment. We are moving to a long term care facility. That means that the experts do not think she will wake up tonight. On a subconscious level it feels like a portion of hope has been ripped away from me. I know this is not the case but it just feels that way. The faith and hope of others is so important to us right now.
The other emotion I have is that we need to get her to a place that specializes in long term care and one that can help her in every way to be healthier. So I am in favor of moving her. Talk about conflicting emotions but that is what we specialize in lately.
Today I got the shot in my arm that I needed. On the Today Show this morning, someone that Annette and I have known for 7 years was featured. Shelly had a terrible accident this year and now is recovering. It gave me much needed hope today. Maybe it will lift your spirits as well.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/44407338#44407338
8:25pm update: Annette just called me and said Clarissa opened her eyes. They were looking the same direction this time. Then she closed her eyes again. Annette will help give her a bath to see if they can get her to do it again and call me back. Is it too much to hope for a miracle tonight? Last night as I was walking from one store to another I was overcome with the feeling that everything was going to be alright. I felt peace. It lasted for several minutes as I walked. I am feeling it again now as I type. If you have time please say another prayer for Clare.
9:25pm update: OK here is the rest of the story. Bethany was visiting and they were viewing the above video on her computer next to Clare. While they were watching it, Clare coughed (she does it fairly regularly) and opened her eyes. She blinked 6 or 7 times and then closed her eyes. Her eyeballs were looking in the same direction which is something new. They couldn't get her to do it again. After her bath they gave her more pain medication so she will sleep easier. Like I have said several times before, she is a one trick pony. We will have to wait to see what tomorrow brings.
Always in my thoughts and prayers.
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ReplyDeleteYou are all in our thoughts and prayers. Baby steps....
ReplyDeleteHugs Ronda and Charlie
I went to school with Kris. My thoughts and prayers go out to both of them as well as their families.
ReplyDeleteDear (((((Clark and Annette))))), You and your family are not alone. We pray for you daily. Our hearts have been with you since this happened but especially this last week. I know how exhausting it is to write your heart and soul into a nightly message. I come here once a day, but you don't owe me anything because I do. Some days it might take too much of your precious resources to write much more than "Loving Clare Today" or "Hanging On Tightly", you decide how much you can give. Another important thing to remember is that although we have been blessed with a very skilled medical field here in the USA, they are not totally in charge of the outcome, and miracles do happen. Clare is loved so deeply, that is clear. Go with those promptings of the spirit, drink them in as your personal revelation. As people with great faith we are given these messages for a reason, hold onto that feeling and know that it is divine. We Love You! Please take care of yourselves. We are so happy that Kris is doing better! He and Clare are a beautiful couple. I love looking at the pictures of the two of them and I am not sure I have ever seen Clare any happier than wrapped in his arms. Seven years ago I was given some advice through a question. The question was "How do you eat an elephant" The Answer Is "One Bite At A Time". Much Love, Shelly (and Steve)
ReplyDeleteBrad & I check the postings every single day!! You guys are constantly in our thoughts but especially in our prayers. We are exerting all our faith for Clare. I know that with God "all things are possible." We just wanted you to know that we love you & we are exerting all our positive emotions & faith to our Father in Heaven. I know he hears our prayers & understands our feelings. I know he is there. May you feel his love & his peace.
ReplyDeleteLove, Brad & Marianne
PS - Sorry I haven't written before - I didn't know how to comment & just figured it out. Plus my computer has been down for 3 weeks...
We love all of you and our prayers are with all of you.
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