Mom Is Home!

This morning Mom was released from the rehabilitation center and sent home! She is progressing extremely quickly in her recovery. Her therapists said she passed all the tests they gave her, so she gets to complete her recovery home. She'll keep doing physical therapy at home and with office visits.

Her recovery is by no means over. Where they placed the pacemaker is still healing, she is still much weaker than normal, and she still has eight broken ribs from the CPR. How thankful we are for the live-saving CPR that broke those ribs! Her throat is also still healing, and it gets sore if she talks too much. 

But even with all that, we are elated that she's home!
 

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  1. Marian- Love to you! You, Neil and your family are in my constant Prayer! Way to go! And keep it up!❤️October 7, 2025 at 11:59 AM

    Welcome Home!!!!❤️

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  2. ShirleyOctober 7, 2025 at 1:53 PM

    Hello, I thank God you are home and healing. I am still praying for you and brother Nelson. I know I am far away but I am here for you all. I thank for your progression in your healing. Please take it easy you have time to do the things you have been called to do. I love you.

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  3. FayOctober 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM

    Yay!!!!! 😀 Such great news! Home is always where we want to be! You look amazing after all you’ve endured. I love that smile! 😊 Welcome home Neil and Laurie!

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  4. Julie MatthewsOctober 7, 2025 at 4:49 PM

    What a miracle woman!! Love your beautiful smile.

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  5. LesliOctober 7, 2025 at 9:02 PM

    Oh Laurie. Good for you!!! We are so grateful for the miracles that have kept you here with your family and all of us who love you so much. I can’t wait to talk to you but will give you space and time to heal. Love you so much!!!💞💞💞

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