unit that Rick was on during his stay at the University of Utah for several month - they were amazed at his progress in the last couple of months - we also were able to hand out an additional 40 angels during that visit. One or two said - I have been seeing this little angels all over and wondered where they came from - so you are the 'Angel Lady"? I loved and said - I suppose so. It was great for us.
The doctor gave Rick another couple injections of Botox in his arm and leg - to help with the spasticity of his muscles. They also talked about the bioness device that cost $6000 - the insurance will not pay for it, but they are doing a community thing next month - in the Sugarhouse area with the University of Utah and the community will pay for half the cost - if we pay for the other half - I hope we can find a way to raise the other $3000 - that is a super device and would so much add Rick in his walking.
The doctor also wants Rick to have a pump installed to give him his daily medicine for his spasticity under the skin and it will be placed in the front (tummy/side area) and this will give Rick the medicine in a dosage that they can't give orally - it will bathe the hip at the spine with the medicine. This will aid Rick to walk easier. I am hopeful for all these different ways to help him. He is excited about them, too!
Thanks for the prayers - they have been working. We so much appreciate them all.
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Shirlene I had a look at this Bioness device and really is a wonderful thing. I really do hope you can get it for Rick. I will keep you in my prayers and God will, everything will work out for the best in the end. Keep up your spirit and know that God has his own time for things to happen. You stay in my thoughts. All my love to you and Rick. Annatjie
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by shirlener88
23 Oct 2010
Annatjiie, thank you my dear - I appreciate this more than you might think. *4U
2516So glad Rick had a good word from the doctor. Sometimes it just takes a little longer for prayers to be answered. I hope all yours are answered very very soon. Keeping you and Rick in my thoughts and prayers. Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs Lynn
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by shirlener88
23 Oct 2010
Thank you Lynn, we so appreciate the on-going prayers - it is more the little miracles that happen - with each day - that is so wonderful - when you group them together - all notice them more.
51302I am so glad things are looking upGod is Good:):)Carolyn
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360664This is good news Shirlene. It's a long process, this healing of body & mind but God is good & we learn to be patient don't we? I am glad things are going well. There are so many new things now & they come up with things to help us improve almost everyday. this is good
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5753So glad to hear how pleased the Drs. were....I know you must have enjoyed giving out the angel and I'm sure those who received them had their spirits lifted.....I will continue to pray for both you and Rick....I hope your toe is feeling better.....just a thought, I wonder if the company that make the bioness device every donates them it's worth checking into.....Gods blessings to both you and Rick.....Janet
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by shirlener88
21 Oct 2010
Janet, thank you dear we so appreciate your prayers - it is worth checking into, yes.
8647Angel lady! I like that! I'm so glad Rick is improving enough to please the docs! That is awesome news! I hope you can raise the $3000 for the machine. It's a lot of money. I wish I could help but right now prayers are the best I can do. Tell Rick he has all the prayers I can give and congratulate him on his progress. The Lord does listen to our prayers.
Meri
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15572Great news, Angel Lady, and we hope something can come about to assist with that bioness device. Tell Rick we are all still prayin for his continued recovery.
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44904Shirlene (Angel lady), thanks for the up-date. You and Rick are still in my prayers. Hope it all works out. Hugs and Love Yvonne
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by shirlener88
21 Oct 2010
Yvonne, thank you so much for the prayers and we all knows that it will work out - in God's time.
132773Excellent news, now to keep our fingers crossed and hope that you are able to get the bioness device
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115775Shirlene, what wonderful news. God is still working and will continue to as we pray for one anothers needs. I pray the money will come in for Rick and he will be able to get the Bioness. God is so good and His timing is perfect, so don't get discouraged if things don't seem to go as fast as you all would like. We are all like that, and waiting is really hard to do at times. Will continue to lift you all up in prayer. God bless and Hugs, Judy
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by shirlener88
21 Oct 2010
Judy, thank you and you are so right - this is in God's time and plan - not ours - we so appreciate your prayers.
10530Dear Shirlene, thank you for those great news. All those progress are encouraging, and Rick will walk easier and easier.Hugs and love
Claude
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25533What a great progress report. That must be a boost to your spirits. I hope you will be able to raise the other half of the money for the Bioness - it looked a fantastic aid on the video you mentioned the other day.
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by shirlener88
21 Oct 2010
Martine, thank you so much - we so appreciate it - it is a wonderful device - time will tell.
145304Sound like a very good report. Pray you can get help getting the money for the Bioness machine. Kathy
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by shirlener88
21 Oct 2010
kathy, thank you - the good news is - it is half of what it would have been - the goal isn't as hard that way.
52685Dear Shirlene,
What a wonderful report from you about Rick. I do continue to pray that Rick will heal and you also with your feet problems. Tell Rick he will be looking younger and younger having those Botox injections - well at least his arms and legs ha ha he he!!.
I do hope you can raise the extra money need for that Bioness machine. I looked it up in your previous post and it's a marvellous invention. I am so glad at least that Rick's spirits are improving.
May our God be watching over you and keep you safe.
Love and blessings Chris
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by shirlener88
21 Oct 2010
Thank you dear Chris, we so appreciate the on-going prayers - things will be - as God allows them to be - whatever is in His plan - will happen. Thanks!
234505You have been going through so much. It sounds like you are doing well and finding the strength to keep moving forward.
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by shirlener88
20 Oct 2010
Thank you - things seemed to be working so much better today - Rick walked into the Hospital - we didn't use the wheel chair - it took a long while - but we made it - each of us with something hindering a swift walking pace - Hehehe!
463420Shirlene, what a wonderful positive progress report! God is SO good! Will continue to keep you both in prayer. Do you live in a small community? If so you could go to different small businesses that might know you and Rick and the situation you are in and leave a "donation bucket" to help raise the money for the device he will need to aid him. If you raise more than you need be sure to save it for other medical expenses. Not sure what your State requirements are for such, but it's worth looking into. Hugs, Terre
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by shirlener88
20 Oct 2010
Terre, thank you - that is a great suggestion - not sure what they allow in our state - but most don't really know us - like they do in a rural community. However, I will try to implement this idea in some manner.
36693Wonderful news, I know you will find a way and your prayers will be answered.
Bev
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67271Shirlene, I so hope there will be a way for the money to be raised so Rick can get what he needs to make his life easier. I do not know you personally, but feel thru Cuties, I know you. If that makes sense. Our youngest son lives in Sunset and when we go to see him, I would love to met you and Rick. I will continue to pray that all works out. Carol
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by shirlener88
20 Oct 2010
Carol, thank you so much - I would love to met you when you visit with your son in Sunset - Riverdale isn't that far - when will be your next visit?
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