Wednesday, April 4, 2007

Hospital Visits

It's wonderful to know how much you all care for Emily. I'm sure she feels it and is drawing strength from it as she fights to beat this. At this stage of her recovery however the doctors at St. Anthony's have asked Barb and Ken to strictly limit the number of visitors to immediate family. According to them it is very important to maintain a quiet environment and limit stimulation to a bare minimum. This has to do with preventing any increase in intracranial pressure which results from external stimulation such as talking. Germs and virus of course are another critical consideration.

Emily's recovery will be long and difficult. There will be a great need for your help in the days to come. Barb and Ken want me to reassure you that they will let you know via this blog as soon as visitors are encouraged. Thanks for your understanding, and thanks again for all your prayers.

Uncle

9 comments:

Unknown said...

Thank you. The blog is wonderful. It's the best way for all of us who love Emily and her family to stay up-to-date on her progress.

Dennis Smith said...

Ken and Barb. Pam and I are praying for Emily's recovery. Sincerelyu, Dennis Smith

Laurie Mooney said...

Thank you for sharing Emily's progress with all who love her. The blog is awesome!! Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers,

Laurie

John Yorke said...

Ken and Barb:

Carol and I know that with Emily's strength, your love and care, and all of our prayers she will have a speedy recovery.

John

Anonymous said...

Thank you for taking the time to share with us about Emily's progress. I will be praying for you all in this difficult time.

Mike Barron

Patrick Teegarden said...

Barb,Ken, and Hanna--from Chris L., Lian, Jade and me--all of our prayers and very best wishes are for Emily and your whole family!

The Teegarden/Leding Family

Chris Henderson said...

Thank you for creating a way to keep everyone informed of Emily's progress. There are a lot of people pulling for you Emily! We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Hendo

Unknown said...

Thank you for Emily's blog-this is the best way we can stay informed on her progress. We send you our prayers,our special thoughts and lots of courage,
Shelley,Derek,David and Kylie Van Hoesen

Biot3 said...

Ken and Barb,

We are all praying for Emily's speedy recovery. I only know Emily through skiing. I told Ken earlier this year that I could hardly believe what I was seeing as I watched her compete in one of the mid-season competitions. Anyone who can come as far as she has in a few years has some amazing stength and will.

Mike Bondi