Rachel and our Mamaphoto taken Nov. 9th
You can check out yesterday’s post, if you would like to read about what happened late Friday night.
I left the hospital last night, just after Rachel received clearance to remove the neck brace and begin a clear liquid diet. She was sitting up and quite cheery, with a long line of friends and family members waiting to see her. She was moved from ICU, just after her last CAT scan of the day came back clear - still no sign of swelling or bleeding in her brain.
Ray and I took the kiddos to see Aunt Rachel this afternoon. She was in a whole lot of pain and just all-around down - a stark contrast from last night. She is not able to hear anything out of her right ear, except for a constant ringing, so she speaks very low and can barely hear. She began physical therapy today, but unfortunately was not able to do more than sit up without getting sick. She will try again tomorrow, and will see the ear specialist tomorrow, as well.
Her latest MRI came back clear - While there is no sign of additional damage in her head, the impact was so severe that, in addition to a 1 1/2in. fracture in her skull and her ruptured ear drum, she also has torn ligaments in her neck and a broken bone in her ear.
She has had many visitors again today, and such a wonderful network of support rallying around her.
On behalf of Rachel, and the rest of the Scalzi family:
Thank you for your continued prayers, your words of encouragement, your eagerness to help, and the love and visits you have showered upon Rachel!
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MJ Tam:
Seems like she’s on her way to a good recovery! Hug to the family!
November 16th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
Amy M.:
C - without reading the entire ordeal, I gather this is either your sister or your hub’s sister? She’s in my thoughts! Hope for a safe, speedy recovery.
November 16th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
ChristiS:
Continuing to pray, Christine!!
November 16th, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Kylinsmom:
That’s wonderful that she’s coming along so well. How lucky to have such a close family to stick together during this ordeal. We prayed for you at my church today.. Nebraska has you and your Sis in our hearts!
Linsey
November 16th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Laura:
I am sorry she is still in so much pain but am thankful she is getting better. She is still in my thoughts and prayers!
November 16th, 2008 at 8:16 pm
zoe hunter:
Glad to hear she will be ok..Best to you and your family.
November 16th, 2008 at 9:35 pm
Jennifer:
My continued prayers for Rachel and your entire family.
November 16th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parenting:
I’m so glad that she will be ok. I hope they’re keeping her as comfortable as they can. *hugs* to you sister, I know you could use ‘em.
~Lisa
http://www.CrazyAdventuresinParenting.com
November 16th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
Tammy:
Thanks for the update on your sister. Glad she's doing a little better. Continued prayers for her & your family.
November 16th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
Deb - Mom of 3 Girls:
I just read about this Christine - I’m so sorry, and will keep Rachel in my thoughts and prayers. I hope she has a full and speedy recovery - it sounds like she’s got a lot of support, that’s wonderful. Hugs…
November 17th, 2008 at 12:33 am
@littlebytesnews:
I’m sorry to hear about what happened to your sister. It sounds like she is progressing. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Take care!
November 17th, 2008 at 5:11 am
Praise and Coffee:
Oh my, I will be praying for Rachel, glad to hear that she is improving. Praise God.
Sue
November 17th, 2008 at 6:05 am
sara l.:
We will continue to pray! Praise be to God for all the work he done!
sblilly14(@)yahoo(.)com
November 17th, 2008 at 10:59 am
FromThe Creek:
I just read this and said a little prayer for her and your family.
November 17th, 2008 at 11:10 am
Andrea @ Mommy Snacks:
I just saw this. I am saying a prayer for your sis’ recovery! And, your family’s strength as you rely on God in this time!!!
November 17th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
The Runner Bunch:
We are continuing to pray for you all! Love to Rachel!
November 17th, 2008 at 12:08 pm
Meredithk1981:
What a scary experience! It sounds like it unfortunately is going to be a long recovery but my hopes and prayers are towards a full recovery! Best wishes to you, Rachel, and your family. It sounds like she has a lot of support which is wonderful.
-Meredith (@meredithk1981)
November 17th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
Corine:
So glad to hear your sister is doing a little better.
I will pray for a quick and speedy full recovery!
November 17th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
Silvia @ Beau-coup:
Hi Christine,
I just found out about what happened and all I can say is that I sincerely hope that your sister gets better soon. It’s so scary to think that something as common as a fall could become such a major accident. I’ll be praying that she pulls through and that everything turns out ok. Definitely keep us all posted.
Silvia (from Beau-coup)
November 17th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
Kristin:
So glad to hear she is getting better!
November 17th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
Brandi:
I hope your sister has a fast recovery! I’ll be praying for her tonight!
November 17th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
mannequin:
I hadn’t known and I am so so sorry. My prayers include her and all surrounding her.
November 20th, 2008 at 11:10 am