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!
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PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW! THANK YOU FATHER IN HEAVEN. WE KNOW THAT YOU ARE THE HEALER AND WE GIVE YOU ALL THE GLORY!!! Much love to all of you. Will continue praying...Love, Cheryl Gahm
ReplyDeleteYAYYYYYYYYY!!!!!! HOW AWESOME!!!!!!!! God is so amazing!!!!!!!! He just never stops working!!!!!!!!! What great news!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Sergio & Laura
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Thank you for the update, we have been thinking and praying for you today for your meeting with the Doctors ! GREAT NEWS that you will be able to come home on Friday ! We will continue to keep you in our prayers during this next phase of recovery. Love, The Elliott Family
ReplyDeleteWhat a Great Update.
ReplyDeleteGod is good all the time!!
Love, John and Kim Cope
Wa-sha! God is so awesome. Praise Him...Jehovah
ReplyDelete"Rafi" Andy, get the jokes ready!
Love, Diane
Halleliuah!!!:)Laura S
ReplyDeleteYay Dad Scamp!!! We are so thrilled with the news!!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited to hear that Mr. Ballard has progressed to the point where he can come home. His full and complete recovery is my continuing prayer. I also lift up the family around him that has been so dutifully supporting his recovery - may God give you peace and strength as this new period of his recovery is about to commence.
ReplyDeleteJosh King
Great news!
ReplyDeleteTravis
Such wonderful news for such a wonderful guy! Hope we see you at the office much sooner than expected, as we really miss you.
ReplyDeleteCathy Tolbert
Praise God! I am very excited for all of you. I continue to pray for God's hand in healing and all other issues that you may be dealing with. God is faithful!
ReplyDeleteShirley
Praise God!!!! Our prayers are with you Andy and the whole family. I'm praying you regain strength every day!
ReplyDeletePatti
Go God! Andy, may you be encouraged in knowing that...because you love the LORD, he has been and continues to be faithful to his promises to rescue and protect you because you and those you choose to surround yourself with acknowledge his name! You and others that love Jesus have called upon him and so....God has and will continue to respond! May you take courage as you continue to keep showing up each moment knowing that God will be with you in trouble, deliver you and honor you. With long life will he satisfy you and show you his salvation! (See Psalm 91:14-16 for details).
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We enjoyed Carol and Stephanie's report about Andrew's HOMECOMING today! Praise God; HE is so merciful! We continue to pray for God's grace for complete healing, peace and calm. Our special prayers tonight are for Andrew, Carol, Philip, Stephanie and Taylor to sleep
ReplyDeletewell, my darlings! We love you, T.P. and Burnette
One of the sweetest words...HOME. Andrew, u are where God needs and wants you! Blessings to all. Good night.
ReplyDeleteLove, Diane