Monday the 17th - Weekend News

We ran across a quote from Michael J Fox and loved it! It says, " When I look to the future, I always look to the best version of it. If I meditate on the worst-case scenario, by the time it materializes, I'll have experienced it twice. I find there is no point in that!" Think positive and see your future as the best. The possibilities are endless. We love you.The Barney Family



This is what we needed to hear. Last week was a rough one. I find my darkest hours and Tanners are when we are worrying about what the future is going to bring. I told Tanner we just can't go there, because when we do we forget to bring all our family, friends and amazing people around us. So we are only going to look at the best we can do now! ( well, we are going to try, I am sure we might forget for a minute so if you catch us please wake us up!)

Tanner is still progressing at a fast pass. We have a new definition for fast, but that too can change. He is exploring the many halls of the hospital. When I got there on Saturday morning

I see this wheelchair come flying around the corner with a great big smile. It was my Tanner!

He didn't spend much time in his room. We took many strolls, and he also did some weight lifting in the afternoon. On Friday, his physical therapy was to transfer into my car. They said we could maybe take him on Monday. We could not wait until then, so we got permission for Sunday.

This was the best therapy yet! For all of us. Tanner was a little apprehensive as we drove away towards our house. He kept saying how weird it felt, almost claustrophobic. We just kept coming this way and let him know we could turn around anytime. As we got closer I could see his anxiety leave and his spirits lift. Blake and Andee met us over to help bring him in. I figured with them, me and Scott we could do this, funny me, Scott has a broken back! What was I thinking. Anyway, I called Brenda and before we new it we had 6 helpers. Even though it didn't take all of them the support was what he needed. It is amazing the energy that comes with everyone. It really makes a difference with Tanner. When I talk about the therapy of LOVE there is no doubt it comes in quantity! That is why I was so adiment about them limiting visitors, there should not be a limit to that. Just a little side note, the plaque that was outside of each door that stated: "Visiting hours are from 4 to 8 and only 2 visitors per patient" is now removed. Not only from Tanners, but the whole floor. I stand firm when I say something good comes from everything (even almost being arrested I can say was worth it).

We are going to work hard to get Tanner home for Christmas. The room is moving at Extreme Homemakeover speed. I want to THANK everyone for there efforts on helping this move fast.

This week we are still praying for Tanners trunk and bowels. This is the most important area we can concentrate on. He is having feeling to his belly button and able to fire off his abs, now with a little more feeling. I want you all to know how much we appreciate your love, concern, help and support. They say it takes a village and we have the best village possible. Our love and prayers go to all of you.

Much Love,

Stacie