Tim Update February 2007

Hello Everyone, sorry that I have not blogged in so long. No excuses!! Tim is doing really great. He is able to get around with a cane and is able to drive. Mom and Tim met JP and I in Columbus for lunch on the 17th and Tim drove the whole way. He also went on a men's retreat this last weekend. He still has pain from his shattered sacrum but it is improving. He also found out that he had a broken bone in his leg and a torn miniscus ( I do not know how to spell). They still do not know how much the pain will decrease and what his chances are for returning fully to work. Thanks for all your prayers.

Dec 16th update on Tim

Tim was able to come home today!!!!!!! He is using a wheelchair and a walker. He has a long road ahead but is we are all rejoicing that he is doing so well. Thank you for all your prayers. Please continue to keep my mom, Tim and my sister in your prayers. Now that Tim is home, my mom will become his primary caregiver.

Dec 1st update on Tim

Tim was able to put weight on his feet yesterday for the first time in over two months!!!!! He walked on the parallel bars for about 35 steps. He did so good, that they are going to move him to a walker today. Thank you for all your prayers! He is way ahead of schedule even though it feels like forever for mom and Tim.

November 17 update on Tim

Tim received good news yesterday at his Doctor's appointment. He is now able to sit up. He was able to get dressed this morning! They tell him that in a few weeks they may allow him to be weight bearing which means he will have more mobility! This is very much ahead of schedule. Praise the Lord!

Kitty and Tim

My sister emailed me this picture of Tim and her cat, Kitty.
Hey guys....just wanted to send some pics of Tim...he seemed to enjoy Kitty. She slept in his arms for 45 minutes.

November 1st update on Tim

Sorry I did not post this earlier. Tim had surgery on November 1st to take out all the rods and pins in his pelvis and heel. He still has to lie flat in bed for another two weeks. He will then go back and get xrays to see if everything healed ok. Please pray for my mom. She is very stressed out. They have to pay for their health insurance through Cobra since Tim is not able to work. This is very costly. Mom is also worried about Tim's eating. He does not eat much and has lost a lot of weight.

On a good note, Tim and mom had fun on Halloween. The nursing home had kids come around and Tim dressed up as a spider web and mom as the Cat in the Hat. Fun was had by all.

Oct 11th update on Tim

Tim had a test done on his heart on Monday. They state that there is no longer any fluid around his heart. He is doing Occupational Therapy at the nursing home and that makes him very tired. Thank you for all your prayers!

Oct 9th update on Tim

We went to visit Tim this weekend. He is looking better and was able to eat better on Saturday. He apologizes for sleeping and resting all the time but we tell him that is what he supposed to be doing. He was to have tests done today but was not sure what the tests were for. Kaylynn (2 1/2 years old) visited on Sunday and showed Tim her hurt on her finger. I had told her that Logan's grandpa had lots of hurts. Tim does not have much concentration because of medicine and tiredness but he did perk up to watch a show on Sunday. Thanks for your prayers!

Oct 5th update on Tim

Tim was moved back to Heartland today. He does not have much of an appetite so he is kinda down since we all know how much Tim likes to eat. Please pray for quick healing and good spirits for Tim. Please pray for my mom because she is stressing about everything and has not been feeling well. We will be traveling up tomorrow for the weekend. Please pray for safe travels. Thanks everyone.

Oct. 3rd update on Tim

Tim is at MUO in the cardiac ICU. They have found bloodclots in his legs and some moving towards his lungs ( how they know they are moving to his lungs, we don't know). He has fluid around his heart and some in his lungs. They may have to put a chest drain in again but we will know more later. I will update as I hear more.

Oct 2nd update on Tim

Mom called me around 10:15 to let me know that they were taking Tim back to MUO. His heart rate is 149 and he has a low grade temperature. He is also complaining that he is having trouble breathing and is in alot of pain. Please keep him in your prayers. He is very upset that he has to go back to the hospital.

October 1st Tim update

Tim was placed in Heartland of Perrysburg. He will be there awhile so any encouragement would be greatly appreciated. Please keep those prayers coming! Thanks:)

September 28th update on Tim

Tim had his second surgery today. They were able to work on the heel and the pelvis area. The doctors told him today that he will be bedridden from 3-4 months in a nursing home and then 4-6 months of strenuous rehab(possible all as an inpatient at a rehab center). The doctor's main concern now will be blood clots and depression. Please keep Tim in your prayers. I will post which nursing home he will be in when we find out. Prayers, cards, calls and visits will be greatly appreciated to aid in his recovery. Thanks everyone!

2nd Surgery for Tim

Tim will be having his second surgery tomorrow. We do not know what time as of right now. This surgery will be to put external fixators (rods) in the front of his pelvis. If he is handling the surgery ok, they will also be putting a pin and a plate in his right heel.

1st Surgery

Tim came out of his first surgery just fine. He states he is not in any more pain than before but the nurse thinks he will be tomorrow. The doctors say everything went good. Tim got to have dinner after the surgery.

September 26th update on Tim

Tim went into surgery around 1:00 today. He will be in surgery for at least 2 hours. I will update my blog when I hear how he is doing. Thanks for all your prayers!

September 25th Update on Tim

Tim did not have surgery today. He is scheduled for tomorrow, September 26th at 11:00am. Please keep him and his doctors in your prayers. Thank you!

Update on Tim

Tim was moved to the surgery step down unit yesterday, Sept 24. They were not able to do surgery on Friday because his blood count was down and his blood pressure was up. They are going to try again today. Please continue to keep Tim in your prayers. He will be having multiple surgeries over the next weeks. He is already getting bored and he has a long road ahead. We are back at home but Mandy is traveling home today and Michael will be traveling home on Wednesday. Thank you for your visits, prayers and cards.

A big Thank You!

Kelly and Danny Schraf are going to watch Rosie for mom and Tim. We really appreciate their assistance. Thanks so very much! I would also like to thank everyone who is praying for Tim and spending time with my mom up at the hospital. It is very hard to be far away when your family is hurting and it helps when we know that our friends and family are supporting her and Tim. Thanks also to Melissa, my sister, who has been helping mom and Tim with everything. Love you all!

Tim

Please keep my step-dad and mom in your prayers. Tim was in an accident yesterday morning. He is in MCU in the surgery ICU. He will be having surgery on Friday (we think) to set his pelvis which is broken in 4 places. He has multiple injuries but no head injuries thank god! He will be out of work for a long time. Please also keep the rest of the family in your prayers as we will be traveling into town to see Tim. If any one knows of someone who would like to be a foster parent for my parents dog, Rosie, please let me know. My mom will not be home much with Tim being in the hospital or rehab and will not be able to take care of her. Thank you!