This is the post for a time I didn't think I was going to get to make. Mom has been home almost 2 weeks now, and is doing AMAZING! She had an appointment with her surgeon on Monday who informed her she will have her colostomy reversed in 2 months. Since average time is 3-6 months she is way ahead of the curve and healing beautifully. She is still getting home care from a nurse, PT and OT but that will probably change to out patient soon with as good as she is doing. I am amazed daily on the progress she is making. Her memory is getting better all the time, and she is walking more and more without the walker. She is convinced she can drive already, but we're going to try and start her with the golf cart first. She is taking her own blood sugar, in charge of her own medication every day, and is starting to take back the paperwork and bills for the household and the TV shop. The woman I saw on January 10th and the woman I see today aren't even on the same planet. She is a walking miracle, and we are beyond excited and grateful. God is truly magnificent with his healing and blessings.
Tomorrow Matt and I are going to go home to San Francisco, and then on to Tahoe on Monday. I have been gone from home since December 18th, so I am looking forward to just nesting for awhile, not living out of a suitcase and not traveling anywhere for the whole month of February! I feel like I did what I could to help my Dad and my sister, as well as transition my Mom from the rehab center to home as best I could. I am leaving them with a pretty clean house, a VERY organized pantry, and even a new dog to keep her company as she continues recovery. (Roxie is seen in the picture above) I honestly feel very blessed as a daughter to have had this time with my Mom though. I always new she was an amazing woman, but now I am just in awe over what she can do when she puts her mind to it. I have always loved her as my Mom, but now I am equally impressed with her as a woman. As glad as I am to be going home with my hubby, I will miss the time I have had here in San Diego with my family. Again, God is SO good!
So, I am signing off the blog for now. I am going to set it up on their computer so that hopefully my Mom can continue to update you as she continues her amazing recovery. Thank you all, from the bottom of my very grateful heart, for all of your prayers and well wishes. We would not be here without you, period. My faith has been renewed times 10, and I am truly humbled by what I have witnessed the past few weeks. It is hard for me to even write this post without those grateful tears filling my eyes up. We are so blessed as a family, and we are so blessed to have each and every one of you in our lives! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
With all our Love,
Sara, Matt, Tom, Candy, Dana, Glenn, DJ, Alex, and Roxie
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