October 12, 2009 - Morning

Larisa did great last night. The doctors this morning were extremely pleased with how she was doing. They indicated that the swelling all over had decreased significantly. As a result of her doing so well, they have just minutes ago taken her back into surgery to close up her stomach. YAY! Tonight they will decide about what to do tomorrow. This is all great news.

They also were able to change sheets and shift her around a little, all signs of progress.

Last night Chantel and Sergio went back to spend time with the other kids. She reported that is was a wonderful night just spending time talking about things with them. All of the kids are doing well and will head back to school tomorrow. Sergio will need to go back to work tomorrow as well. We picked up Art and Joyce (Chantel's parents) at the airport last night and they will be heading to the Menendez home tomorrow afternoon to help take care of things there.

Chantel wanted me to share with you a story that happened the night of the accident (I believe) that reflects the the type of person Larisa is and the relationship she has with her Father in Heaven.

They had gone it the room and were standing near her bed side. Larisa was not conscience and was wearing a soft collar, since they were not sure of all her injuries. Chantel turned to look at her and noticed very distinctly Larisa shaking her head NO. She stopped and did it again, shaking her head NO. She watched and the third time, she very distinctly nodded YES.

Chantel feels very strongly that Larisa was having a very personal and one on one conversation with someone of the other side. And that through this conversation Larisa made a choice to fight and stay with us. She was probably told it would be hard, but, regardless she wanted to be here and was willing to make that decision. Chantel says it will be neat to see if Larisa will remember this experience and if she will be able to recall if something like that took place. How blessed we are to know how very thin the veil is and that we are watched over and protected daily by those who love us here as well as those who love us on the other side.