Hope Day 17

One good thing about returning from warm sunny Maui to wet chilly Oregon is this: I got to see my sister today, dressed in clothing and sitting in a wheelchair! And four of her lovely children (even if one of them kept making really annoying noises with a glass full of ice and a straw!) We won't mention any names! I love the mischief in his eyes!

 Hope was sitting up in a wheelchair for over two hours. She looks absolutely beautiful (in spite of those stupid glasses)! It's wonderful to see how much she has improved over the past two weeks!

Hope was moved to the Rehab facility of Sacred Heart in Eugene Saturday I believe. She has a therapist working with her on lower body and one on upper. She is able to move her legs really well, and is able to walk a bit with a walker. She needs the most work on her arms and hands. Can you imagine what it would be like to not be able to hold a book, answer your phone, use your laptop, send a text, get a spoon to your mouth....and the list goes on.  She is one determined woman, and she will work with all her might at the physical therapy. The prayers of so many people give her more strength for this journey. Knowing that God hears and answers prayers, there is great Hope!

Hope has been told to expect to spend 4-6 weeks at this rehab facility. Family friends Trudy and Gary Gregory continue their efforts to help with medical costs. There are purple bracelets that say "Pray for Hope" for sale for $3, available within the next day or two from the Shedd Market and Shedd Cafe, at the Hansen Chiropractic Clinic (2625 Queen Ave SW, Albany), and from me! Also, if you wish to donate anything to the "Pray for Hope" Benefit Auction to be held at the Halsey Mennonite Church on March 2, contact Gary & Trudy Gregory 541-491-3529. And mark your calendars to come, good stuff is already pouring in! Also, the "Hope Krabill Medical Donation" account is accepting donations at any Key Bank.

If you get one of these awesome purple bracelets, maybe you could look almost as cool as Hope's kids look as they model theirs! (Being purple, they provide the perfect accent to every outfit!)

If you want to email Hope now, you can go to the same website by clicking here
but select "Sacred Heart Medical Center University District, Eugene OR"

This afternoon, she mentioned a song that she loves, which I love as well. It gives some perspective to her situation. Take a listen if you like! It's called "Blessings" by Laura Story. If the link doesn't work, go to You Tube and look it up, you'll be glad you did.

Talking to my brother Doug tonight, he reminded me that it was 40 years ago today that our mother went home to be with Jesus. Seeing Hope out of bed and dressed today reminded me of those days so long ago when Mom had cancer and was usually in bed, how exciting it was to occasionally come home from school and find her up and dressed. It is really hard on a family when Mom is out of commission.