Answered Prayers but still a long road

Whew! What a long week it's been. So long I actually have to think about what day it is ~ Thursday! Well, Rick is showing slow and steady progress. If you've checked Kay's blog (link on the right) you know that Rick was able to have surgery on Tuesday. Rick's new arm is courtesy of LOTS of metal. We may just start calling him the bionic man with all that hardware he'll be flexing the rest of his life. This morning the pressure gauge (lovingly called the turkey timer) was removed from his head. They continue to wean him off the heavy sedation but of course he still needs pain meds and will continue to sleep. I mean the man does have a massive head injury. Not to mention the cracked pelvis. Sleep = healing. (Sidebar - FYI Rick was NEVER in a coma as some rumors have been spread). Hopes are to completely remove the ventilator today. Continued prayers and answers to those prayers are being witnessed everyday. Kay was accepted into housing across the street from the hospital for $5 a day! What a blessing as those medical bills continue to mount. And this leads to my next paragraph.

It's always so difficult to address money in a way that it doesn't come across as greedy or begging for money. Please know we are only doing this out of love and concern for long term needs. There has been a medical fund set up for anyone wanting to donate. In lieu of flowers (which Kay can be allergic to) please consider other alternatives. Here's the information for this particular alternative.

The Rick VanderVeen Medical Account
Peoples Bank
1-800-584-8859 toll free
360-354-4044 - in Whatcom County

Thanks to all for your love, prayers and concern. Please be respectful of Kay and not bombard her down at the hosptial. Rick's her priority. Trust me, she will need many of us after she brings Rick home from the hospital. There will be many opportunities to visit and give support. If any information is needed please call me or Cathy Mergel as we are fielding phone calls and organizing things for Kay as much as possible.

Remember to appreciate your loved ones ~ just the way they are! Life is good no matter the "station". Enjoy the journey, the process, family, friends and love.