Thursday June 28

It seems as a lot has happened, yet time moves slowly.
The physical healing is even slower as the pain lingers and increases.
Mom is restless and has not slept well since the accident.
She moves in and out of drowsiness constantly.
She is anxious and uncomfortable most of the time.
She is subconsciously determined to get out of bed and to take the bandages and braces off.
As most know, she is a determined woman.
We can only hope and pray for this determination to begin focusing on a will to live, heal and rehab.
As we struggle with her, she is physically pained, attempts to communicate, and her eyes look at us with a questioning, non-understanding deep deep hurt.
The doctor has ordered her arms to be restrained if no one is in the room or when all are trying to sleep. (This is tough, but best).
Frequently, she will mutter "Where is Barney?", at which point no answer is easy. She responds with, "Oh, that's right", as her eyes and countenance slip away.
She is painfully lonely, even with us and her Lord present.
The lead trauma nurse, who is in charge of coordinating all care, has told me that we have to get Mom out of the hospital as soon as possible, as she is going down hill daily.
Mom's cackle surgery went extremely well yesterday.
Her hand surgery was equally as successful.
Thank you for all of your prayers.
As the last doctor in this evening stated, trauma injuries are particularly hard to recover from as we get older. Sometimes, it is simply not possible.
All the surgeries are now complete.
Her mobility and pain remain huge hurtles.
We have scheduled a Medi-vac (SP?) 2-1/2 hour direct flight on Monday from Peoria to Las Cruces.
Both George and I will accompany her.
An ambulance will take her directly to the skilled nursing facility at Good Samaritan Village.
Moira and the girls will try to fix her new room up some, while empting the refrigerator and attending to other needs at Mom and Dad's home.
If things go well, we are discussing the possibility of a Saturday funeral. This depends on Mom's agreement and ability to truly participate.
Caleb has created the BarneyRawson.blogspot.com site. I have not been to this site yet, but you may wish to visit it.
The coroner has determined that Dad died from blunt force injuries.
I understand that the force immediately severed his arteries from his heart
Attached is an article about the other driver.
As you can imagine, he had minimal insurance coverage. I've been learning a great deal about insurance lately.
Our entire family really want to thank you for your concern, friendship, outpouring of love, and continued prayers.
Mom will have a powerful testimony!
To God be the Glory!

Lee