Just got back from my quick trip to Nashville. Hated to leave Amarillo but I wasn't doing anybody any good here. Christi had things UNDER CONTROL ... ha!
Returned to great news. Mom has been officially discharged from the hospital. But she hasn't gone far. She has been transferred to Rehab. I can honestly say that I never thought I'd be blogging about my mom, Gwen Corn, going to rehab. The only thing she's ever smoked is a brisket although her Diet Coke habit would classify as a full-bore addiction in at least 8 countries. She should charter a chapter of Diet Cokeheads Anonymous.
Though she's been moved, I want to stress that her condition as it relates to her ability to communicate and function hasn't improved a great deal. I was hoping that after I hadn't seen her in a couple of days I would notice a change. She's about the same with labored and slurred speech and wonky, uncooperative eyeballs.
She did get up and walk today! It was awesome, and kinda funny-looking. They call it a Light-Walker. I wanted to see it because I was so into Light-Sabres back when I was a kiddo. It looks like an engine jack that has straps that support the rehabilitee in a fashion not unlike a paratrooper. It can be adjusted hydraulically up and down allowing it to support as much of her weight as the physical therapists see fit. So they slung her up and she walked for about 5 mins. on a very slow treadmill. She was pooped.
They came in and explained her regimen for the next four to six weeks. Several hours a day with physical and speech therapists interrupted only by several more hours with the occupational therapists. She's trying to be gung-ho about it but I think we all know that it's gonna be incredibly hard. Like Marine boot-camp hard. But if anyone is up for the challenge it's her.
I'd like to make a point here that neither Clint nor I have touched on during our posting. Though we haven't blogged about it, we are whole-heartedly giving God all the praise for the progress Mom's made. She has an amazing faith and all of us know that it will be only through Him that any recovery will be possible. I know I've had more than a few conversations with Him over the last several days. As a matter of fact night before last I had a dream He came and spoke to me and He assured me that she would make a near-full recovery. I was stunned, thankful and relieved.
Did you know He's Laotian?
You, and God will have to forgive me for that but it's been a while since any of us have had a chance to laugh about anything. We are fighting this thing with Faith and humor. I pray every night that Mom has the strength to laugh and continue this fight.
She does.
Her new home away from home is room 629.
-Clay
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Clay, Christi, Clint and Charla . . .
Just wanted to say thanks for keeping us posted as to Gwen's progress. How is Ed doing? Make sure he gets some rest. He is gonna need all the strength he can muster for a long recovery. Don't forget him. I watched my DAD go through something like this.
Gwen is the hardest working woman I ever knew. I know she will always fight.
Let her know that the Grigsby's are all pulling for her. Let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
Hey family!
Know we are praying for Gwen and all your family! We have all had bronchitis so we will visit when we won't pass anything along to you all. May you feel God's loving arms wrapped around you!
Love,
Denise Christian and fam
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