The ramp

Check out Jared's handiwork - he is sure we could drive a car on this ramp it's so sturdy. And I believe him - nothing but the best for his wife! He has a few finishing touches, including railing, to complete before I come home. Jared is working so hard to get the house ready for me.

Anthony

First time in his car seat.

Caleb loves to touch his new cousin.

Kaitlyn loves to hold Anthony.

In the swing at Grandma's house - 3 days old - look at that smile!

How Great is Our God

I sing this Hillsongs song to myself every night as I go to bed, and am reminded that though I don't understand why this is happening or when I'll be healed, my God does.

The splendour of the king, clothed in majesty
Let all the earth rejoice, let all the earth rejoice
He wraps himself in light, and darkness tries to hide
It trembles at his voice

How great is our god, sing with me, how great is our god
All will see how great, how great is our god.

Age to age he stands and time is in his hands
Beginning and the end, beginning and the end.
The god-head three in one, father, spirit, son
The lion and the lamb, the lion and the lamb

Name above all names, worthy of our praise
My heart will sing how great is our god.

Rehab Update

One week down! I met with all of my therapists and doctors yesterday, and they have set my discharge date for April 15th. That's only two more weeks and then I'll get to be home with Jared and Anthony. I miss my husband and son so much and am glad they can at least visit every evening. My therapists are impressed with my progress so far. I am learning how to dress myself all over again; it's hard to put pants on when your legs don't move! I'm also learning how to transfer myself back and forth from my wheelchair, and by the time I get out of here I'll be able to do that on my own. The goal is for me to be completely independent by the time I get out of here so that until my legs regain function I am able to do things on my own.

The doctors won't say if or when I'll regain function. My body is in spinal shock right now and has basically shut down so that it can heal itself. It's possible my situation is similar to that of a stroke victim where the neurons directly around the tumor may be permanently damaged, but the other neurons are just temporarily damaged and need a little time to heal. Please pray that it is a fast process! Also, play that my blood pressure stays at the right level. It's been dropping, so I have to wear special wraps on my legs and a binder on my stomach to keep it up. I don't want to go home with all of this special gear, I'd like my blood pressure to be able to regulate itself.

I am feeling good about the progress that I am making while I am here and I'm making the best of this situation. Thank God I am alive!

Anthony with his cousins.

Hanging out with mom at UW Rehab

Anthony's first time at home with his dad.

Anthony and Uncle Mike

Though I hate this picture of me, I had to put it up - look how proud Jared is of his new little son!

The huge head.