May 5, 2012 11:55 AM
Dearest Mousewaiters,
I would like to give you an update on Princess Daisy Rachel Young. First and foremost thanks to each and every single one of you for your thoughts, prayers, love, and support. It has been such a blessing and comfort to her and her family and has really lifted all of our spirits turning this difficult time. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts and souls, words cannot express our gratitude and appreciation. Second, I must apologize for the lack of updates but there are just so many issues I have had to deal with in addition to the situation and time and energy has been scarce. As for Rachel, she is “improving” everyday. She is in a Rehab center called HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Albuquerque, 7000 Jefferson Street North East Albuquerque NM 87109. She is still unable to walk however, she does have some movement in her right leg but it is only from her knee down, she is still unable to use her hips, or has any feeling in her left leg. This is because her spinal cord is still swollen and the nerves are not able to fire correctly. She is no longer confined strictly to a bed, but lacks the stamina and energy to be out of it for a long amount of time. She is on a full regiment of physical and occupational therapy 5 days a week, but pushes herself to 6-7.She is a fighter. She is using a wheelchair and is becoming more independent every day. She can do almost anything you can imagine (though gingerly) by herself. She continues to stay positive, however with her type of injury there is simply no way of knowing what the outcome may be. She may gain everything back, some of it back, or none of it back. It may take 12 weeks, 12 months, or 12 years there is simply no way of knowing all we can do is continue to wait and PRAY. But she continues to push and work hard in her therapy and is making great strides. She is scheduled to be released on May 18th, but unless her Medicade comes through, she will be released to a skilled nursing facility instead of home. Please continue to pray for the swelling in her spinal cord to go down, her nerves to heal, and feeling to return, also that her Medicade comes through so that she can at least come back home. Thank you all and God Bless You and your families.
With love and great appreciation
AngryDonald (Chris)
P.S.
Dear Dizkid, Mom with A Juice Box, Teach 67, Julia (the knitter) Sugarbuzz, cyndelgrsce, Dapper Dad, Marshamouse SoccerASH21, and anyone else I forgot to mention, Thank you all for your cards, gifts, and generous donations I cannot begin to express how much they mean to all of us and how much they have helped us out God Bless you all!
Here's hoping my comments work! don't forget please to send
cards,letters, drawings, whatever to rachel, she is going to need all
the support we can give!! And I pray for you both, all your family, and
those treating her, that God's healing will be blessed upon you. And I
pray it is His will to give her the Medicaid and any help you all need
plus all the endurance and patience to take you through this. And I
pray for Rachel's healing, and His love to carry you through all this!
In Jesus's name, Amen God bless you all. we love you Rachel and
Chris!! -
secretagentangel
670.2 #154 12:48PM
I'm sending pixie dust your way. I'm very sorry to hear that and its alright if you don't update. Rachel needs you the most! And I'm so glad to hear she is trying and doing great. I hope she fully recovers soon -
Ain1derland
325.5 #500 12:01PM
That's amazing what a strong person. We will continue to pray 🙏🌷🌷 -
scrumpy325
28.0 #4481 12:00PM
Keep the faith, because we are! -
susieQzee
480.9 #247 12:02PM
May God continue to bless you with strength, patience, preserverance. Thank you so much for the update. Xoxoxo -
MomWithAJuiceBoxBuzz
922.3 #94 12:03PM
We are here in Rio Rancho so if your wanting or needing a mouse wait cheering up PLEASE don't hesitate to let us know. Hubby is an amazing cook and I run a cake business so even if your just needing a little stress free cooking we would like to be here for you. -
rexy650
255.9 #949 12:05PM
Wow, I know neither her or her story, but my most positive thoughts are with her as she fights to recover. One day at a time, one small improvement after another, we will all "be there" to offer our strength...all the best... -
CVDisneyland
256.9 #936 12:10PM
I'm so glad to hear she is improving! I have been praying for her and her family and you of course :) she seems like such a strong young lady!! Your lucky!! And god is good!! -
BubbaLoo
826.2 #109 12:10PM
I'm happy to hear that Rachel is going better. Eviltink sends Pixie Dust your way for a speedy recovery.
-
Eviltinkerbell
120.9 #2721 12:11PM
I think about you often and I will continue to pray for her recovery. -
Sharkgrrl19
202.9 #1589 12:15PM
Prayers being sent! -
waltfan
191.4 #1731 12:18PM
Thank you for the update on Rachel. She continues to be in my thoughts on prayers! -
Jacqueline
546.7 #205 12:20PM
Sounds like you have a really awesome kid there and a real fighter. -
JediStaceyB
40.1 #3998 12:21PM
Hi Chris, I saw the other post, thank you,it was super sweet! that is what we do here , we try to help each other when needed or pray, or hug, or laugh, or whatever. -
secretagentangel
670.2 #154 12:24PM
We are keeping her in our thoughts for a full recovery. -
Tealtownfan
693.4 #144 12:39PM
Thanks for the update, may god continue to bless you and your family -
Daddyduck
206.3 #1538 12:47PM
Thank you for the update. I hope she gets well soon! -
A_kid_again
8.5 #7356 12:51PM
Will be sending prayers for all to go well and for healing to continue -
TinkTinkTink
150.8 #39 1:07PM
Thank you for keeping us updated on Rachel's progress. I'm glad to know she's fighting for her recovery. Please know my family continues to pray for her healing and strength for you all. -
Juliebird
249.6 #1016 11:37PM
Thank you so much for the update. You both are in my prayers daily. May God's healing hand continue to grace your life. Hope she will get to come home soon. -
sewedna
92.0 #3135 12:01AM
I'm glad that she is feeling better. Don't loose hope, live one day at a time. She has a serious injury and it will take a while to heal. I wish you both the best. Stay positive. Please give her a hug for me and let her know that I'm sending her lots of positive energy. Take care -
kweenofhearts
18.1 #5263 12:01AM
Glad to see an update. We think about you both daily and you are in our prayers. Praying that the medicade goes through and you can have her home to continue to heal and fight. I'm glad to hear she's gaining independence each day and that some feeling has returned. God has her in his hands. -
cynDOLEwhip
744.1 #137 12:14AM
Thank you for the update. More prayers for you and Rachel -
E-Ticket
772.5 #128 12:20AM
******🙏 prayer's, ✨✨pixies✨✨☀, and sunshine to brighten her day! Great to hear that she is up and fighting! You go Girl!👊 -
MadameLeota
947.1 #91 12:32AM
She is still in our prayers 🙏 Im glad to hear that she is improving and thanks for the update, I was wondering how she was doing. We understand if you can't update often, MW does miss you guys but your health is more important. Prayers, Love & Pixie Dust ✨✨✨ -
Singh2011
178.8 #1879 5:48AM
Thank you for the update! Sending prayers and love. -
Dumbomom
308.3 #570 6:11AM
Thank you for the updates on Rachel. You are all in my thoughts daily and I always check the lounge for updates.Continued prayers and positive thoughts for all involved. 💛✨💛✨💛 -
Dizkid
284.2 #707 6:52AM
It sounds like not only is Rachel a very strong woman but she has an amazing support system...continued prayers for healing -
cdeley
393.1 #343 6:57AM
Thanks for the update and glad she is improving. What is the best address to send cards? -
DznyFan4ever
371.8 #374 9:20AM
Thanks for the update. She has been in my thoughts! Sending love from new Zealand. Card and letter on its way. -
Cath
26.3 #4574 12:44PM
Thank you so much for the update. I have been thinking about Rachel and your family a lot, but I completely understand that you just don't have the time or energy to post on here very much. Its so great to hear that Rachel has had improvement! I will continue to pray for a full, speedy recovery. Sending lots of hugs!! -
soccerash21
3.7 #15073 8:52PM