Forrest started out having a good day, then had a setback this afternoon. He was getting prepared to get into his chair, when he began coughing, which brought on a storming episode. He aspirated a small amount of fluid into his lungs. It was immediately suctioned out and though it is a potentially serious setback it appears it was dealt with very rapidly and hopefully won't be a big deal. When complex medical cases are being dealt with on multiple fronts it seems like it just keeps coming some days. He ran high fevers and coughed (which is good, we want him to cough the fluid out) most of the afternoon and evening. So a rough day but we know its going to be a rough road and some days are going to be more difficult than others. Hopefully this will be a minor setback and he will still be able to start rehab very soon. That will no doubt depend on the Docs opinion of his lungs, x-rays and blood work in the morning. These setbacks are hard. But we have to keep celebrating the wonderful gains he has made and not get discouraged. Forrest is coming back and we aren't going to let anything keep that from happening. He is resting a little easier tonight and we are counting on a brighter day tomorrow.
Quote of the day, actually a converstaion between Rae and Kent this afternoon. Rae, "It's just another bump in the road." Kent replies, "Okay, then can we just get a little pavement on the &#*$&# road!"
Sweet dreams all,
Team Forrest
Peyton at Highland with Forrest's High Honor Roll Certificate
Forrest Sleeping
The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love.
ReplyDeleteHubert Humphrey
Forrest,
Hope you're feeling all the love and friendship that you are enveloped in today and every day.
Debra, Jack & Carmen
As a nurse, I have witnessed the frustration and fear that setbacks can produce. I am in awe of your positive attitudes and assurance in Forrest's team of caregivers. Your confidence is well placed. Forrest is in the best possible facility.
ReplyDeleteAn excerpt from my daily devotional a few days made me think of you all. I hope it brings reassurance that Christ is right there with you every step of the way.
God Heals
He had compassion on them. Matthew 14:14 NIV
The Greek word for compassion is "slanchnizomai" which won't mean to you unless you are in the health professions and studied "slanchology" in school. If so, you remember that slanchology is the study of...the gut.
When Matthew rights that Jesus had compassion on the people, he is not saying that Jesus felt casual pity for them. No, the term is far more graphic. Matthew is saying that Jesus felt their hurt in his gut:
He felt the limp of the crippled.
He felt the hurt of the diseased.
He felt the loneliness of the leper.
He felt the embarrassment of the sinful.
And once He felt their hurts, he couldn't help but heal them.
(In the Eye of the Storm)
Keep the faith, dear friends, and lean on the faith of your friends when you are unsure. We've got you covered.
Love,
Shannon
Congratulations to Forrest on his honors awards!
ReplyDeleteGood that the lung issues are being resolved. Hard that it seems a 'setback'. You're right, though, Forrest is on his way back. I just know it.
Love the new quote! I think we should have signs made. :)
Thought you all would enjoy this lively rendition of a classic. It makes us feel better.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWBel7J4Izs
Sending you thoughts of "good pavement" on the road ahead...celebrating each of Forrest's steps home to you. You are in our thoughts. Eric and Kim
ReplyDeleteHola Kent, I just find the situation, we are paying for Forrest´s recovery and for you and yours to keep going, I know is not easy but God is here to support all af you
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Sergio
You guys are amazing. Your ability to stay positive and strong for Forrest is going to be a huge part of his full recovery. I am reminded of the story of the twin brothers, one who always saw the glass as half full and one who saw it as half empty.
ReplyDeleteThe parents decided to put them to the test and on the morning of their birthday they filled two separate rooms with two different types of presents. The glass half empty brother found a room full of every toy imaginable. As he opened each of his presents he seemed to be able to find fault with them. "This car is blue, my favorite color is red" and other such comments spewed from him.
The second brother, however, opened the door to a room that was filled with a large pile of horse manure. The pile nearly went to the ceiling and just stopped short of flowing from the room. After a brief moment of reflection, the young man's face lit up and he squealed with delight wading into the pile of manure and shouting "This is the best. With all of this manure, there's got to be a pony in here somewhere!!!".
We are all anxious for Forrest to ride out on that pony.
The Selfes
What a progress with him tying to get to his wheel chair, despite the set back that is still a big step for him.
ReplyDeleteAs we all know he is good looking kid but that picture of him sleeping made me say... "men Forrest, also look good asleep?"
Kent, Rae, Austin and Aunt Trish you guys are doing such a good job taking care of him.
The four of you guys can be writers some days.
I love Kent's quote of the day.
I hope I can quote, it might not read nicely but it makes sense.
"There's always a beginning and an ENDING for everything." (not bad ah?)
We are sure that it will be a happy ending when ever it comes.
Love you guys!
Hazel and James.
Forrest,
ReplyDeleteHello Mr. Allen (if you remember, that is how I address you at school everyday). It's Mrs. Allen from Kettle Run High School, the assistant Athletic Director. I just wanted to say how sorry I am about your injury but knowing you, you will fight hard to get well!! Keeping working hard with your rehab!!
Hello to your mom and day as well. My thougths and prayers will be with you all during these tough times. Keep your faith and God will see you through!!
"Tough times never last, but tough people do"
Love,
Ellen Allen
Asst. Athletic Director
Kettle Run High School