Update 12/23/2012 By Michelle

Reports from the hospital are good this week. My mom had been having nerve pain in her legs early in the week. Most of the pain was at night when she was back in her bed. She does not like to be in her bed unless she absolutely has to be (bedtime basically). They got the right dose of medication for her and that has become manageable for her. The biggest news this week is that they have decided her eyes are healing enough to push getting a computer for her to use for communicating. When I was there, this was not really an option. She did not have enough control of her eyes to even begin working on a computer. We tried a time or two with her and she got very tired, very quickly. The eye doctor has been seeing her weekly since she is set to come home in a few weeks. He has been amazed at the healing that has taken place in her eyes. This is a huge blessing. I want to communicate with my mom and know what she wants to say, how she is feeling, what she needs, etc. I cannot wait to hear her voice again. I talk to so many that still are praying for her. I know this is a busy time of year. A concern expressed early on was that she will slowly be forgotten. Everyone I have run into since being home has made sure to tell me that they are still praying for her. After three and a half months, I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for that act of service. I know her influence was great on those that know her. It is such a huge gift to her and to us that we not forget her and plead with our Heavenly Father to continue to bless her. The creator of this world has a plan. I know he does and I know he is in control of this situation. I know he loves us and knows each one of us. There was one who came before that felt the pain she has gone through. My mom has a very strong relationship with our Savior. She knows he has a plan. She knows that this life has purpose and that purpose is to gain experiences we could not gain elsewhere. These experiences and trials will be very difficult, for otherwise we would not grow and develop on a spiritual level. This experience of life was never meant to be easy, but it will be worth it. We wanted to get Christmas cards out to everyone that sent her birthday cards, but I would have to take out a small loan for postage! Our family wishes yours a very Merry Christmas. May the love of Christ be felt within your family this holiday season.