Sunday November 20th, 2011

Happy Sabbath!

We are SO excited!  I came in this morning and Mandy was sitting at the
parallel bars in a wheelchair.  The physical therapist was putting hospital
shoe covers on her shoes.  I was just sitting on a stool watching like always
and suddenly they helped her to a standing position and she started walking!
I was blown away!  Serious and amazing progress!

I'm sorry I've been so slow in updating the blog.  I often can't get computer
reception at the hospital and it's either so late when I get home or I'm busy
catching up on everything that's piling up at home.

We had some angels come and help get Mandy moved out of her apartment
yesterday. Her longtime friends Kelly (Robbie), Katie(Brandon) and Brianna (Justin)
got everything packed up and moved to the storage unit.  Michael and Luis helped too.
Steve and Michael and Luis were helping me at home as well.  We're trying to get the house
wheelchair ready for her to come home. ( But she's determined to WALK) out of here.It
was a busy and productive day. It's so touching to see such great and loyal friends
helping so lovingly and willingly.  That's what the Savior meant when he invited us to
serve one another.

Mandy's friend and missionary companion,Jessica Olsen came last night and did her
weave and tinsel here in the hospital.  They were having SUCH a good time laughing
and talking!  The nicely done hair  was good therapy but the laughing was even better!

We are SO encouraged!  Thank you so much for all of your continued love and prayers.
And thanks to my sweet visiting teachers, Debbie Monks and Christi Alder for the lovely
meals.  They are much appreciated!

Love, Tami


hair was good therapy but the friendship even more so.