Home for a few hours

This past week Larisa has worked extra hard in physical therapy. Until recently it has been taking about 4 people to move her from place to place - since she has been unable to bear weight on any one limb. This week, she has worked really hard to be able to bear weight and help assist in moving herself. Well, it has paid off. The other day it took only Larisa and her therapist to move her. As a result of this great progress her doctor has given her permission to go home on Thanksgiving Day for about 3-4 hours for turkey and pumpkin pie. She will go home in the early afternoon and between her IV doses of antibiotic.

Chantel said that they have a car at the rehab center that is used to teach people how to help patients in and out of he car. Chantel and Sergio where shown how and what to do, and I am sure practiced. Last Monday a friend's father built a ramp off the front porch of Larisa's house for her wheelchair. They are so grateful for his kindness, skills and his timing was perfect. The plan will be to drive the car up on the grass and get her as close to the ramp as possible, then they can wheel her in the rest of the way.

Needless to say the family is very excited, and Larisa is beyond excited. It will be a quiet afternoon with just their immediate family. I am sure a special moment for them as they reflect on the things they are thankful for this year. We will be anxious to hear how the afternoon goes.

As for all the battle wounds, everything is healing great. Her ankle is looking amazing. They are so pleased with how the skin and the opening are closing up. All the other wounds are closing up, and she is able to do more each day with her therapy. Now it is just a matter of time.

As it is Thanksgiving day, Chantel wanted me to express her sincere and heartfelt thanks and gratitude for each of you. She is so grateful for the love, support and kindness that has been shown not only to Larisa, but their entire family. This Thanksgiving she has gained a greater testimony in the power of prayer. She has not only seen it work but felt its power over the past 7 weeks in behalf of her daughter and her family. She is so thankful for your faith and your strength that has helped them make it this far.

Happy Thanksgiving to each of you. And may we each reflect on the things that we are truly grateful for this year, particularly the gift of life,our own or those we love.