It is easy to succumb to despair on this awful road that we are on with Courtney.
Today was to be a new beginning and then that was snatched away quickly and cruelly.
Thankfully urine culture and xray are both clear. We are still waiting results from blood cultures but the staff here would be surprised to find that she has a blood infection given that there are no other signs or reasons for her to have such an infection.
We are hopeful that the fevers and spike in white count along with the rash are reactions to the stress her body has been under.
If the blood cultures are negative then it will be up to Braintree as to wether or not they will take her knowing she has had fevers.
So we despair one minute and hope the next. There are times when we don't know how we will make it through the hour or day but then your prayers and the strength of God come to lift us up.
One thing that we know for sure is that Courtney is fighting with all her might to recover.
Tonight she reached out twice to touch my hand and twice she lowered her arm on command. It takes so much effort for her to do these things.
I told her the maintenance men had decorated the trees outside with lights and that they did an awful job and it looked really crappy. She smiled - not just an open mouth like before - but lips turned up at the corner and that look in her eye when she is laughing at something we really shouldn't laugh at. After all they're just trying to make the place a little brighter - maybe there just aren't enough lights to do that.
Christmas is just 10 days away. Our Christmas prayer is that Courtney will be talking again and well on her way to recovery. May the light of Christ that comes at Christmas be brighter for Courtney than a million lightbulbs!
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Abraham passed God's test and you will too. This is really tough and we are all praying for her to speak and a full recovery. Everything happens for a reason. There is a reason she must wait to go to Braintree. We don't know it yet, and may never will, but we will. My prayers are with you. - Julia
Once again, Courtney and all of you have been in my thoughts all day and we'll continue to pray for her to heal and for comfort for the family. Les and I send our love and thanks to you for what your journey has taught us.......God is truly with us always.
Lynne
I wish I could take away some of the pain and suffering or say something to make you all feel alittle better. Courtney will get better but when is up to God. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at all times. I am sorry that I have not been able to visit but you are thought about often. Stay strong and know that you have many people praying and thinking of you all constantly.
With love and hope -
Tanya
Courtney, I continue to pray for you and your family during these tough times. As a future pharmacist, I will focus my prayers on the challenges you must overcome before you are ready for rehab.
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