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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Update #13: 15Sep 22:35

 



Breaking News:  Jennifer has been transferred to the Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital! 
 Answer to prayer. Thanks all for the prayers.

The day was long.  Waiting, waiting. But then we got the news and things accelerated quickly.  The most amazing intersection occurred at 5pm:  Jennifer rolled out of the front door of the towering University Hospital in a wheelchair; Julia and Abby arrived from their long SLC-CLT-PIT flight in a car rental; and Josiah and Barbra Bancroft rolled in from Philly on their way to lead a Sonship weekend in Kentucky.  What a reunion!  Mom sucked in the balmy summer air she has been dreaming of and we all feasted our eyes on her sitting in the front of that Jeep, clothed in her WV “Home” t-shirt.


Since only one person could be part of the in-processing at the rehab center, I went to dinner with Josiah and Barbra while the kids took Jennifer to Encompass.  The report from Abby is that Jennifer’s room is “bleak.”  Barren. No decor. No furniture save the hospital bed.  Perhaps it will motivate Jennifer to work harder to graduate from the program and get home.


So now we enter this new phase.  Jennifer will be in intensive Physical, Occupational (and perhaps Speech?) therapy.  We can send only one visitor to joint her from noon-8pm.  Tomorrow-Julia (who leaves Sunday to go back to her MBA classes at U of Utah); Friday-Abby…and beyond that not yet determined.


Luke and Jack (and Botu) are planning to drive from SLC starting Friday.  Those guys are crazy.  Couldn’t talk them out of it.


Prayer Requests for Rehab:

  • Continuing progress in regaining strength, balance, coordination, and sight.
  • Good relationships with the staff for Jennifer.
  • That Jennifer would be encouraged by the visits of her kids, one-at-a-time.


And finally, a Quote of the Day (from early this morning):

Me: Who should we call?  I can’t remember who wanted to talk to you today…

Caleb: Everyone wants to talk to mom.  We should start auctioning off slots to talk to mom.

Mom: Limited time left. Hurry up. 




17 comments:

BAHEMUKA EDWARD said...

The Almighty and Loving God who started the good work of healing her will complete it.

Thank you Lord for the progress made.

Unknown said...

Glory to God!

V&Tgilliam said...

Rejoicing with you🙌 Praising God as He continues to go before you! Deut 31:8 Praying continually here...much love❤

Mutegheki@Joshua said...

Jennifer is a fighter!! Loving mom and the love she is being sorroubded with from friends and family members am positive that she will go through this with the mighty hand of God supporting her
Thank you God for where you have brought us to this far, we believe in you and we continue looking up to you for a complete healing, we have no doubt that you are hearing our cries
Thank you for your mercy once again.
For the new place, we pray that it becomes a place of encouragement and healthy relationship with all providing help thank you Lord
In Jesus' name
Amen

Stephanie Black said...

Hurray for making it to the next step, rehab! And big cheers for friends and family surrounding you. May God give you all great strength and encouragement for these next days ♥️

Al said...

Well done, Jennifer! Thank you for this amazing report, Scott. All glory to Jesus!

Lori Lovelady said...

Would it be an encouragement for us to send notes and kid drawings to the rehab?

mercygraceword said...

So thankful to see this news... curious - is it Bridgeport or Morgantown?
Praying for rehab - divine cooperation and motivation... for all the children and yourself to refresh each other and be refreshed... LORD You are good and Your hesed endures forever.

Heather Pike Agnello said...

Thanks be to God. Love you both so much.

Sally said...

Thanks be to God for this next step towards recovery. Being with your kids will be healing. I’m praying that the therapists will know how best to target their treatments and that Jennifer will embrace the resting part of brain healing.

Martha Wagar Wright said...

So happy for your good news! Praying that each of these days will be precious time together for Jennifer and each of you ❤

Unknown said...

We thank you Jesus for the progress this far! So thankful. To You be all the glory! Praying for a speedy recovery and for strength & grace for you Dr Jennifer and Dr Scott. Jesus is with you, He is sooo very close even when it may not feel that way. Oooh Jesus will You come through for this selfless family! Amen. Lots of love. Lilian & Bob.

Scott Ickes said...

It is so great to imagine that image of "mom" in the front seat of the Jeep with her home shirt on. Thank you for keeping up posted. Wheaton College is praying1

Scott Ickes

Lyds said...

So glad to see her smiling face and that yah was transferred to the rehab facility. Praying for these things you requested. Great to see the Bancroft’s faces as well!

Dan & Gini said...

Wonderful to see Jennifer's beautiful smile! Delighted that Josiah & Barbara got to visit. We are jealous! Praying for rehab to go well. Dan & Gini

Geoff Lawson said...

🇺🇬🎉🥳🎈🇺🇸

DrsMyhre said...

I think Jennifer would appreciate receiving cards/notes.
The address is : Encompass Heath, Jennifer Myhre, Room 238, 1160 Van Voorhis Rd, Morgantown WV 26505