Monday, November 9, 2009

Monday November 9th

Wendy went through the surgery well. We are waiting for the doctors to evaluate the next steps. We are hoping later this week she will see the kids and Troy will possibly be able to visit her for a short visit.
The kids visited Troy Saturday and it went very well. Troy was so excited to see the kids and it was heartwarming to see them share some time together. It was a good experience for all of us.

Thank you for the continued prayer and support , we are so grateful for all of you.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

November 4

Today has been draining for our families. Wendy's surgery was originally scheduled for 3:00PM, but she was not moved to surgery until after 5:00. She is in surgery as I write this news spot. The doctors are installing a 'halo' to hold her neck and cervical vertebrae immobile. This 'halo' will be worn for 12 weeks. The doctors also plan to put permanent pins in her thorasic vertebrae at this time. We are grateful for your prayers for the medical team.

Troy is progressing at Edwin Shaw. He is relearning some skills, strengthening his back muscles and taking a daily walk with limited assistance. He is looking forward to a visit with his children sometime this week end. Please pray for this first meeting since the accident. The Lord is so good and is showing us His care on a daily basis.

We truly are thinking the Lord for what He has already done through this accident. The old hymn, "The Comforter Has Come" has been a great blessing for us. We cling to the promise that God is too good to be unkind and too wise to make a mistake.

The McMahon Family
The Boyd Family
The Ridenour Families

Monday, November 2, 2009

Monday November 2 Updates

It has been 12 long days and much has happened . We have met some amazing people the past 2 weeks that have crossed our paths from all over the area. Nurses, doctors, firefighters, other families in the Intensive Care unit, co- workers, friends, family, people in the community, our church family. You have lifted us up and carried us through this nightmare, you are a blessing, thank you.

Update on Wendy:

She is alert. We are hoping that she will finally have surgery sometime this week. They inserted the filters in her legs last Thursday and she went through that with flying colors. Continue to lift her up in prayer that the remaining surgeries will go as well.


Update on Troy:

Troy has been moved to Edwin Shaw. They have him scheduled with full days of therapy to regain, his strength and memory. We are hopeful that he will have a speedy recovery over the next several weeks. We should know more later this week. Right now they want him to take it slow without too much stimulation.