Now that Andy is doing much better, we have decided it is time for us to post some photos from his wreck.
Side view of the minivan
Trunk view of the minivan
Front/Top view of the minivanWednesday, June 24, 2009
News Coverage
Hello everyone,
Side view of the minivan
Trunk view of the minivan
Front/Top view of the minivan
Side view of the minivanTrunk view of the minivanFront/Top view of the minivan
Monday, June 22, 2009
A message from Andy!
Me writing this post!Thanks to all who reached out to me through this blog, or other means, since my 5/23/09 car crash.
My simply saying "thanks" doesn't really convey the heartfelt emotion that I have felt.
As I've already told a few individuals, prior to visiting the blog, I understood that one's family and friends care; however, when I saw the blog (and cards), I was truly overwhelmed (blown away) at the amount of well-wishing and promises to pray for my recovery. I think I was confronted by the difference between the concept and the practice of expressing love.
The difference is huge.
Again, thank you.
God is a great God and He is answering your many prayers for me. I have been home for about a week or so and continue to go to therapy. I think I'm improving; however, I'll leave that assessment to my medical professionals and my remarkable wife, Carol.
Sincerely,
Andy
Monday, June 8, 2009
Update!
Andy has been doing well- resting and recovering.
Last night we all sat down with Andy and read all 170+ of the comments he received over the last couple of weeks. Andy was overwhelmed by the amount of love and support he received from everybody.
Andy has asked me to personally thank all of you for your prayers and kind words.
Thank you so much...
Reading the blog together
Last night we all sat down with Andy and read all 170+ of the comments he received over the last couple of weeks. Andy was overwhelmed by the amount of love and support he received from everybody.
Andy has asked me to personally thank all of you for your prayers and kind words.
Thank you so much...
Reading the blog togetherWednesday, June 3, 2009
Day 12 Update
Thanks for being patient everyone, as I am a little behind in posting today's news...
Today was Andy's big meeting with all of the surgeons, doctors and therapists- and let me tell you, they were ALL there- all 14 of them!
Our meeting this morning
The reports where all very favorable, and everyone was pleased with his progress so far. The BIG NEWS for today is that they have agreed to release Andy to COME HOME on Friday, June 5th!
That is in 2 days!
We are so thankful for the healing and progress God has given us!
The doctors have made it clear that Andy will still need several weeks (or more) of out-patient rehab at the hospital, but feel that he is well enough to be released to home care. In short, he is making incredible progress, but is still very much in the process of healing. (The surgeon also informed us that he will have more surgeries on his arm in the next few weeks.)
We met with one of the trauma counselors this afternoon, and they explained that Andy will still need to have his visitation limited for the next week or so, as having too many visitors at home can overwhelm, and unnecessarily tire him.
In light of this, we will keep everyone informed through the blog as to when would be the best time for Andy to start receiving visitors. For now, we plan to allow Andy to lay low here at home through the weekend, and then maybe start receiving visits (of 15 minutes in duration) mid next week for those who wish to drop by! (Please contact Taylor at info@thepcmgroup next week if you are interested in coming by.)
Thank you so much for all of your prayers and encouragement! Please continue to keep Andy and the family in your prayers. Today's news marks a SIGNIFICANT milestone in God's work and healing in this situation, and also marks the start of a new season of caring for Andy at home, and learning (for us the family) what that means.
Thank you , Thank you, Thank you God!
Today was Andy's big meeting with all of the surgeons, doctors and therapists- and let me tell you, they were ALL there- all 14 of them!
Our meeting this morningThat is in 2 days!
We are so thankful for the healing and progress God has given us!
The doctors have made it clear that Andy will still need several weeks (or more) of out-patient rehab at the hospital, but feel that he is well enough to be released to home care. In short, he is making incredible progress, but is still very much in the process of healing. (The surgeon also informed us that he will have more surgeries on his arm in the next few weeks.)
We met with one of the trauma counselors this afternoon, and they explained that Andy will still need to have his visitation limited for the next week or so, as having too many visitors at home can overwhelm, and unnecessarily tire him.
In light of this, we will keep everyone informed through the blog as to when would be the best time for Andy to start receiving visitors. For now, we plan to allow Andy to lay low here at home through the weekend, and then maybe start receiving visits (of 15 minutes in duration) mid next week for those who wish to drop by! (Please contact Taylor at info@thepcmgroup next week if you are interested in coming by.)
Thank you so much for all of your prayers and encouragement! Please continue to keep Andy and the family in your prayers. Today's news marks a SIGNIFICANT milestone in God's work and healing in this situation, and also marks the start of a new season of caring for Andy at home, and learning (for us the family) what that means.
Thank you , Thank you, Thank you God!
Monday, June 1, 2009
Day 10 Update
Hello again everybody,
Andy is doing very well. He was in rehab all day doing various exercises with his many therapists. We briefly talked with the doctor today and he was very pleased with Andy's progress. He said he looked very rested after the weekend- which really makes us appreciate the cooperation we received from everyone regarding his order for suspended visitation.
There will be a meeting with of all Andy's surgeons, doctors and therapists on Wednesday. At that time we will be receiving an official and thorough update on Andy, including diagnosis, further treatments and hopefully some sort of time frame for his recovery.
We will post again after that meeting to keep everyone up to speed, so until then we will operate on the basis of "no news is good news'!
Thanks and God bless!
Andy and Carol listening to the Doctor
Andy is doing very well. He was in rehab all day doing various exercises with his many therapists. We briefly talked with the doctor today and he was very pleased with Andy's progress. He said he looked very rested after the weekend- which really makes us appreciate the cooperation we received from everyone regarding his order for suspended visitation.
There will be a meeting with of all Andy's surgeons, doctors and therapists on Wednesday. At that time we will be receiving an official and thorough update on Andy, including diagnosis, further treatments and hopefully some sort of time frame for his recovery.
We will post again after that meeting to keep everyone up to speed, so until then we will operate on the basis of "no news is good news'!
Thanks and God bless!
Andy and Carol listening to the Doctor
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