I want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. The outpouring of support through this difficult time for us has been humbling. Overwhelming at times. Makes me feel a little guilty for having a Chevy engine in my Buick But seriously, thank you so much, you've all been great.
Bill, Praying for God to continue to heal your wife and for your comfort and growing faith. God is good! Blessings, Eric
Bill stay strong for your best friend and wife. My wife and I always say we are best friends first second we are a family. We will pray for the 2 of you that your friendship only gets stronger for years to come. Please keep us posted of the progress
Thanks John, I've been planning to but this has changed our lives in ways we never imagined and we have had to rearrange our daily routines to the point where I have so little free time anymore. First, I want to thank everyone so much for your thoughts and prayers. I have done a lot of it myself. Some have been answered, some not, at least not yet but I have to believe they will be in time. She spent 2 weeks at Baptist Hospital and then 3 weeks at West Florida Hospital/Rehab Institute in Pensacola and was finally released to come home last Friday. It's been 6 weeks today since it all began and what a 6 weeks it has been. We've got a long way to go but like I mentioned earlier, they told us it would take months, possibly a year or more and even then there is no guarantee she will completely recover. Right now she is a paraplegic confined to a wheelchair. We are doing home physical therapy for a few weeks and then they would like her to come back there for therapy a couple times a week. There is some movement that has returned in her right leg and about 20% of that much in her left, but no feeling yet. She does get tingling in her lower extremities which we see as a good sign, but there's also pain which she can only take medication for. It seems odd that there would be pain with no feeling but the neurologist told us it was different nerves that cause that, if I understood that correctly. For those who have never had to deal with something like this, it's much like raising an infant (dirty diapers, catheters 4 times a day, etc.). That may be too much information for you guys but I will say this, it's not as bad as it sounds and you get used to it pretty quickly. It really doesn't matter, I wouldn't even consider not doing it. I'm just so happy that she's back home and I can see those beautiful brown eyes of hers look at me everyday. Things are going as well as can be expected, but to be perfectly candid I'm still scared half to death. If she is too, she's not saying, but that's always been her way, never wanting to be a burden on anyone, even me. She's getting around pretty well in the wheelchair. She's always been really good at figuring out how to do things and has amazed me more than a few times this week alreadly. We are very lucky that my shop is in our backyard so she can be here at home because I am never more than seconds away if she needs me. I'm also lucky she only weighs 108 lbs, I've only had to go to the chiropractor once so far Thanks again for all your prayers. It is very comforting to know there are others out there who care. I'll try to update again from time to time but haven't really had much time to even participate in the forums lately. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I certainly have a lot to be thankful for today.
So sorry to see this Bill. It reminds me of when my mom had a stroke,dad jumped right in & redid various parts of the house to accomidate her being in a wheelchair.There was never any thought of anybody else taking care of her other than himself.And he did as long as he could until her health forced her into the hospital.I had taken their 40+ year marriage for granted,until I saw how he stepped up in her time of need.And no doubt she would have done the same for him.It takes a strong person to stand up to that kind of challenge my friend,my hats off to you. Stay strong & best wishes to both of you for a positive recovery.ray:
Try to hang in there Bill. It can be tough seeing your spouse struggling. I know, my wife went through breast cancer 2 years ago. But today I am thankful to still have her with me. My prayers are with you and your wife. Glad she is seeing some improvement and hope for continued good results. Happy Thanksgiving!
Bill, Hat's off to you. I thought of writing before but didn't have it in me. I shared my thoughts a moment ago here. I think they're fitting. http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?276269-The-wooden-bowl&p=2273707#post2273707 Devon
praying brother! If you don't mind can I add her to our churches prayer list? My aunt was healed of cancer and other people have also been heeled. Hector please Pm me first and last name
I know how overwhelmed you feel. I was there once too. Keep up the good fight, love will keep you strong. Prayers for both of you and a speedy recovery.
I just saw this thread or I would have said something sooner. We have never met in person Bill, but I for one am proud to say I know you as a Buick Brother. I am so sorry to hear what has happened, but I already know from the way you tell the story that the two of you will prevail! Your courage, faith, strength and love will keep the progress on a positive path - whatever time it takes. Until reading this, you were an inspiration through your beautiful car. And now even more so through your dedication to your wife and best friend. Best Wishes Bill,
