IT'S OFF, IT'S GONE, THE METAL IS NO MORE!!!! YEE HAW, YA HOO, WOO HOO!!!! HALOBRATION TIME!!!!
So last night when Shawn returned from home he had Cass and Ty with him. Jayci was real surprised and wanted to know how long they were staying. Of course we had this planned for awhile and it only felt right that our family was together for what we were hoping was going to be a huge day! And what a glorious day this has been.
We went for our appointment with Dr. Fourney, everyone I think was on pins and needles. He came in, asked Jayci some questions, examined her, then double checked that we had got an exray(which we had). Then he says "I suppose you are ready for that halo to come off?" He brings up the exray, shows us, and says, "Yep, I think it is ready to come off". Praise God!!!! The process actually only took about 10-15 minutes but Jayci did look quite nervous. She said it hurt a little but felt more weird. She does have a collar and for how long really depends on how she feels. Her neck is healed so the collar is for her comfort and until her neck gets stronger. She doesn't have to wear it all the time, like right now, she is sleeping in her bed without the collar on. Her therapists all stopped in to see how it went and were very happy to see her without the halo. Karen even brought her some cheesecake!!! It was Justin's (student OT) last day so we said good bye to him as he is heading back to Edmonton and more schooling. Skylar and Christina stopped in to see the haloless head too and Cassi went out for supper with them. We are having pizza!!
Now we are busy getting things organized and packed up for our trip home tomorrow. There is a lot of stuff to bring and the nurses are helping with that. Karen has helped to make sure everything is arranged and we have what we need at home. Hope we don't forget anything!!! This is just so darn exciting!!!!
Not sure if I will post over the weekend or not. Guess it all depends on how busy our house gets but I will be sure to let you all know how the weekend turns out. Thank you to everyone for everything. All the prayers and support has got us through this far. We would ask that you continue to pray for Jayci and her recovery so that one day soon we can post that we are well and back home for good!!!
God Bless!!
Love Shawn, Starla, Jayci, Cassi and Ty
P.S. SHE'S STILL AN ANGEL!!!!!
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Sooo Happy for your whole family!! Only forwards and up from this point on. Enjoy your time at home together you all deserve it!!
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ReplyDeleteyou're doing fantastic! i am just so proud of you! <3 I so excited to see you at your homeland again! it's going to be so exciting! I miss you so much little thing! You too auntie and uncle! :) Love you all so much. And i just want to update you on my Zelda, ya i like made it to the ghost ship. HEELLLA YAAAA. Soon we'll be battling together and you'll be on your new pink dsi :P hahaha. i love you little thing. I LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU! See you sooo soon <3
HIPPO NIPPO!
Congratulations ALL!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou're right Star,it was something that all the family needed to experience as you're all in this together...through thick or thin!We are so proud of you and Shawn.You've both pulled together through a very trying time and hopefully things will continue to improve with Jayci and you'll be home as a whole family soon.We'd love to be with you and give you big hugs,just know we think of you daily and Uncle and I both feel Jayci will come out of this even stronger and more determined than ever before...
probably running as I'm sure she won't be just content to walk.
Halo or no halo she is a true Angel!
We love you all and hope you have an amazing week-end..........take the phone off the hook and enjoy being together!
Aunt Jacki and Uncle Jack
Hey great news!!! Bet tht feels alot better having that big thug off. Glad to see that you are comming home tomorrow, your house will be a ZOO!! Please call if you need anything. Hope to see you soon.
ReplyDeleteThe Gerbrandt's
Praise God He is good. Congrats on being freed of the metal. Praying for your safe journey home and I agree unplug the phone and relax put your feet up, watch movies, laugh and enjoy a new sense of freedom!
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Pastor JP, Melody, Charity and Faith
Whoo Hoo is right !!!!!
ReplyDeleteFor years Jayci before I even say hi to you, whether it be in a hotel or at school or even in Subway you say to me ( the crazy hotel safety lady) IT"S All Good DEB IT'S ALL GOOD Well Jayci it's my turn IT"S ALL GOOD JAYCI IT"S ALL GOOD
Have the most wonderful weekend with your family!!!! We are so thinking of you all
The Rumpels
OKAY - HAPPY TEARS ARE JUST A FLOWIN' - we all knew you could do it Jayci and we know how long you have waited for this day. You Wittmiers are truly amazing and blessed to have such an awesome family. We wish you all the very best and remember how far you have come on those bad days when you are feeling down. Can't wait for Swift Current to see that awesome girl - Jayci!
ReplyDeleteLove Much - The Janzens
Yayyy! I love happy halo day! Haha. I'm sooo glad your metalless, and feeling good :). I miss you lots babe. We will be best friends, forever, and ever. This you already knnoooow :). And Imma excited to see you tomorrow. Love you. Looots!
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Well done Jayci! My kids had me checking your blog once we got home. Seems they are following your progress in their classrooms as well. Have a fantastic weekend home with family and friends. All the best!
ReplyDelete- Mrs. Budd
So the lift is in, the bed is ready now just get your butts home! Gizzi can hardly wait!
ReplyDeleteLexie was telling us at her youth group they have a prayer time and she said there is always hands going up "Pray for Jayci!" "Pray for Jayci!" "Pray for Jayci!" This is one prayer that has been answered!
I am so happy for you! It must feel wonderful to have the halo off and getting ready to head home for a few days. Have a fabulous weekend! You have worked so hard over the last couple of months it is now time to enjoy the weekend with family and friends. Have a safe trip home.
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So glad you are free of your halo! Must feel sooooooo good! You will all be getting ready to come home for the weekend, how exciting! The girls will be over (if thats ok with mom & dad)sometime this weekend. If you need anything Shawn & Starla let us know. Welcome Home!!!!
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Welcome home Jayci and everyone. I can't imagine the feelings you must have had getting that halo off, way too go. All your hard work and determination paid off maybe a little bit of stubborness helped too. We are all so proud of you JC Penny!!! Have a great weekend at home with all your family, we will be thinking of you! The Kyle's
ReplyDeleteYAY JAYCI!! That's so awesome, I did a mini happy dance in my dorm room and now my room mate is looking at me like I'm crazy haha. You rock! Have a great weekend at home,
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AHH JAYC :) im soo proud of you
ReplyDeletekeeep the strength comming!
Andrea!
Hello Jayci and family!
ReplyDeleteAgain, congratulations with the halo removal! It was absolutely stellar to see all those smiles around the room on Thursday. I really look forward to checking up on your blog to see how therapy continues. If there is one single aspect I took from working with you, it's that you have extraordinary inner strength, Jayci - between you and your set of amazing therapists, I imagine only more progress to come.
Thank you so much for the chocolates! I was extremely touched by the gift; I know i'm a quiet individual more often than not, but I hope I conveyed how much I appreciated your thoughtfulness in our last meeting.
Best regards to the entire family - I hope you all had an incredible weekend at home!
Sincerely,
Justin
wonderful to see you jayci without the halo you are so beautiful inside and out praying for great things this week as you work on getting stronger great to see how the love flows between you cassi and ty thats a precious thing love you all grams t
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