He transferred to another ambulance in Atlanta and then arrived at Shepherd's Center. My cousin Ted was in town and greeted us at the entrance. He then went into ICU in Shepherd and began a series of tests to establish his baseline here. Rae and I moved into the adjoining apartments and enjoyed a quick meal before going back to see Forrest off to bed. We look forward to him being comfortable and starting his rehabilitation. We will keep you posted, but the bottom line is he got here safely and they are going to help him find his way back. Aunt Trish and Austin are driving down from VA.
Dad and Mom
What an amazing journey for you all! We were sending our support aloft all day to help lift the plane's wings and everyone's spirits as you soared to Atlanta. We love hearing about the ball game that Forrest played in the plane. We know that today was the beginning of a new chapter towards perfect health. We love you all!
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So glad to hear he got there safe!
ReplyDeleteIt was a mixed feelings when I heared he left VA to Atlanta, it seems he is farther away, but for good reasons he transferred so that is a good thing. The pictures are very cool but at the same time very emotional for me to see you and Rae. I am a parent now and i know how it is to worry about our kids. You all are in our thoughts and prayers everyday.
Hazel and James
Thought about you all day yesterday! So glad you are safe and sound and hopefully rested to begin this part of the journey.
ReplyDeleteHuge accomplishment!! So glad the trip went well. And nice to see Forrest looking better every time pictures of him are posted! I am certain it won't be too long before we see a glimpse of a smile. Great that you are at such a wonderful facility with an apartment right there so you can all settle in and be together. Time and hard work is sure to bring great rewards. We continue to pray for and think of all of you constantly and send our love. A special hug to Forrest, The Shermans
ReplyDeleteDear Forrest, We are so thankful you arrived at Shepherd and are praying that you are settling in and ready to start the next phase of your recovery.
ReplyDeleteWe think about you more now than ever and you are always in our prayers as is your family. This battle is surely difficult, but trust that God is moving in so many different ways in the midst of this struggle for you and your family.
You are truly a champion and we remain honored and consider ourselves privileged to call you our friend and to faithfully pray for your recovery.
Praying that you have a good and productive day today and that you are able to zoom in on an unsuspecting target with your ball! I know that's what Owen would want to do!
love,
Donna - Owen, Chloe, Lilli & Rich
p.s. We consider ourselves members-from-afar of TEAM FORREST!
Forrest this new page in your life is going to be so exciting with progress at every turn, we are all so excited for you. Rae we miss you but the girlfriends are in awe of your tenacity and loving care, Kent we love your comments that are so insightful and full of details keeping us abreast of the latest news. Austin, you are the best big brother ever.
ReplyDeleteWe are following your every move, we will want to come visit as soon as you give us the word.
Hurray for Shepard Rehab Center!!!
Forrest,
ReplyDeleteYou probably didn't know that we read the Daily Word, but we do. We thought that the Word for today was especially appropriate, so we decided to share it with you.
Friday, February 04, 2011
Healing
God is active in me now. I am whole and well.
Another day has come for me to live and let my light shine. With every breath, the healing power of God moves in me. Regardless of any appearance of disease or disorder, the truth remains: Illness has no lasting power. Health is my true nature.
Every cell of my body responds to my love and appreciation. Divine intelligence directs the healing process. With every heartbeat, light, love and wholeness fill my mind and body. I now claim my total well-being.
In gratitude, I am assured that every organ functions in accordance with God's perfect design. I am assured that health and wholeness are expressing in, through and as me now.
If then your whole body is full of light, with no part of it in darkness, it will be as full of light as when a lamp gives you light with its rays.--Luke 11:36
We love & miss you!
Jack & Carmen
Forrest
ReplyDeleteWe are so glad your trio went smoothly.
Good luck in your first day of therapy, all your hard work now is going to pay off in spades.
Hang in there team Forrest!
Love,
The Selfes
Forrest,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Ashley and I am a good friend of your sweet cousin, Kelly. Just wanted to let you know that there are about 20 ladies in the Murfreesboro, TN area praying for you this week. We are in a Bible study currently focusing on the life of David. I will be praying that just as God gave David the strength to defeat Goliath, that you will be given the strength to heal and recover.
Been thinking about you Forrest all day today.
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Will check again later.
Hazel and Jame
We are so happy to hear you are there at Shepard, safe and ready for the new chapter of healing and recovery. I am looking into a center near you in Atlanta that offers equine assisted therapy. I will pass the info onto your mom and dad when I know more... You know how magical horses are and maybe they could play an important role in helping you regain your strength... I am a big believer and have seen incredible things happen for our clients with TBI so i want to share this possibility with you... I hope to visit you at the end of the month in Atlanta and will bring info about riding therapy after I visit the program... Meanwhile, we are sending you strength for your journey...
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OMG... Forrest looks great. I am so encouraged. Glad you have made it to Atlanta safely. I will actually be down there next week (ABA Mid-year meeting), and hope to see you all then. Much love and many prayers going up from Tulsa and all my FB friends who send me messages constantly wanting to know how Forrest is doing!!! Much love, Cousin Kay
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