Sunday

I apologize for not updating everyone yesterday. I was away from my computer all day. Madeline and Caleb are both at home resting and recovering. I truly believe that Madeline's turn around was from God. The prayers from so many of her family and friends truly made a difference in her recovery. Thank you again for all of your thoughts and prayers. God is still working miracles every day!

Caleb

I finally heard from Mom and Don about Caleb's surgery. It was a success and he is on his way home to Russellville now. Hopefully with a little rest and recovery, he too will be on his way back to normal. Prayer is such a wonderfully powerful thing!

Friday

Madeline is still doing wonderfully! The doctors are even saying that she may get to come home on Saturday or Sunday! Isn't that an answer from God! I can't believe how far she has come in one week. She is a blessed young lady.

She is responding well to her physical therapy and was even able to go for a ride in the wheelchair yesterday around the hospital.

Caleb is in surgery at this time. It is a four hour long procedure, so I will post when I find out how the surgery went.

Again, as you can see, your prayers have been heard and thank you so much!!!

Thursday

I just spoke to mom and she said that Maddie had another good night. It was pretty typical of a night in the hospital, getting woke up several times for check ups. Her confusion is getting a little better and she is communicating well with a whisper.

Caleb is still scheduled for surgery tomorrow in Tennessee. Please keep him in your prayers and also those traveling back and forth to be with him.

Have a blessed day!

Wednesday

Maddie had a good night last night. Her Aunt Ann just got to speak to her and she is sitting up in a chair!!!! They will not let her put weight on her leg, but she was able to use a walker to get to the chair. These little steps toward recovery are a blessing to witness. Thank you God for your healing hand and marvelous victory!

Tuesday Afternoon

I just received another update from Birmingham. They are moving Madeline to a step down room now. Praise God! She is still confused, but they believe they know what is causing it. She may have Sundowner's Syndrome. Some patients have this after bone surgery. It should go away in time. Please continue to pray that the effects of this will go away.

Tuesday Morning

Madeline had a rough night last night. She was very disoriented and not fully aware of what has happened to her. She does recognize people and communicate with a whisper. Some of her medicine is causing her to be combative, please pray for a calming spirit to come over her. I know that in the book of Mark, Jesus spoke to the sea, "Peace, be still," and the sea became calm. I believe that we can pray for peace and God will send the great calm. Our prayers continue to be answered, thank you for joining us as we pray and expect a calm day.

Monday Night

Today has been a good day. Madeline has been a little combative, but I believe that this is normal considering the medication she has been on. I haven't heard much, so I guess that is good news. Thank you for your continued prayers and support. Hopefully she will be able to leave the ICU sometime this week.

Monday Morning

They took out the ventilator last night! Please continue to pray that everything goes well and that taking her off the ventilator will not cause any other problems. This is such a blessing!

Sunday Night

They decided to keep her on the ventilator for today, but they did say they might try to take her off tomorrow. Each day she seems to be more responsive. She had many visitors again today and I am sure they could all post sweet, inspiring stories of how she responded to them. Please feel free to do so. I think when we see how well she is doing, we are witnessing miracles from above. Again, thank you for the outpouring of love.

Joe did get to go home today. Please keep him in your prayers as he travels back to Pensacola. We pray that he has a speedy and complete recovery.