Don and Barbara returned home on Friday evening and are settling in and working on a daily schedule. Please keeping watching the blog for further information.
kjw
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
COMING HOME TO STAY!
Dear friends,
I know how busy everyone is, but I thought it would be fun for Don and Barbara to get welcome home cards or stop by if you live in the area during the days following their return. Please call if you are planning a personal visit as Don will have appts and you might even catch him at the farm.
Don and Barbara love to eat out - who doesn't so invite them to join you. Barbara also needs to run errands etc. so if you are a football fan, come watch a game with Don. His enthusiasm for football has NOT changed. I am sure he will be on campus and if his last visit is any indication will be a people magnet. There was lots of hugging going on. We are so very excited that they will finally be home to stay!
kjw
I know how busy everyone is, but I thought it would be fun for Don and Barbara to get welcome home cards or stop by if you live in the area during the days following their return. Please call if you are planning a personal visit as Don will have appts and you might even catch him at the farm.
Don and Barbara love to eat out - who doesn't so invite them to join you. Barbara also needs to run errands etc. so if you are a football fan, come watch a game with Don. His enthusiasm for football has NOT changed. I am sure he will be on campus and if his last visit is any indication will be a people magnet. There was lots of hugging going on. We are so very excited that they will finally be home to stay!
kjw
Saturday, October 11, 2008
It doesn't seem possible, but 1 week from today Don and Barbara will be returning to Olathe to STAY!! They have been hard at work these weeks they have been away and of course anxious to be "HOME". There will be lots of activity around the Eaton home this week and if you have talents or time you would like to invest, please let us know. (913-205-8542). I have not gotten an update on the account set up to help with expenses, but if you would like to contribute that would be wonderful. I know the prayers, cards and words of encouragement have carried them through many rough days. Of course, we will continue to encourage and pray for them as they return to Olathe.
kjw
kjw
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Lincoln update
Don and Barbara are back in Lincoln after a weekend visit home. Don is busy working hard and the pictures will show his adventures in water therapy. They will be in Lincoln until at least mid October. Your continued prayers for progress in his therapy is greatly appreciated. Also, prayers for their financial situation during these tough days as they transition to a partial income without benefits.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Olathe for the weekend
Don and Barbara are coming to Olathe for the weekend to catch up on mail, family events and lots of fun.
The news from Lincoln:
Don is working hard on being as independent as possible. His walking therapy will include treadmill and water therapy in the coming days. They are looking into communication technology to help him share what he is thinking and needs.
He much enjoyed the bowling and target shooting. They said he was a bit nervous about the shooting but just needs practice. I think Dale has been nominated for that.
Don is looking forward to family time and playing games while home for the weekend.
It appears that the therapy in Lincoln will go till mid October. Keep up the good work Don and Barbara. We will be very glad to have you home but know that what you are doing is making a huge difference.
Looking forward to seeing you soon.
The news from Lincoln:
Don is working hard on being as independent as possible. His walking therapy will include treadmill and water therapy in the coming days. They are looking into communication technology to help him share what he is thinking and needs.
He much enjoyed the bowling and target shooting. They said he was a bit nervous about the shooting but just needs practice. I think Dale has been nominated for that.
Don is looking forward to family time and playing games while home for the weekend.
It appears that the therapy in Lincoln will go till mid October. Keep up the good work Don and Barbara. We will be very glad to have you home but know that what you are doing is making a huge difference.
Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Weekend in Lincoln
Well, I have never been to Lincoln but it sounds like it might be a quiet, slower paced town. Don and Barbara got a little adventurous this weekend. They went to Backyard burgers and Don walked from the car to the restaurant - WOWOWOW!! That was hard work I am sure and also quite exciting. After that they went to WalMart and Barbara thought Don might enjoy a motorized cart. Needless to say he was excited to try it out and off he went on this own while Barbara shopped. That was - I think - his first time on his own since the stroke. Barbara said she was shopping and looked around and here he came - driving his cart with a HUGE smile on his face. I bet that is an outing that will be repeated.
The group rehab outing this week was bowling and next week is target shooting. STAY AWAY FROM LINCOLN!! Weekends are rather slow since there is no rehab, but it gives Don and Barbara a chance to try things on their own and sounds like they are having some fun along the way.
Obviously, Don is continuing to improve - Thanks be to God!
kjw
The group rehab outing this week was bowling and next week is target shooting. STAY AWAY FROM LINCOLN!! Weekends are rather slow since there is no rehab, but it gives Don and Barbara a chance to try things on their own and sounds like they are having some fun along the way.
Obviously, Don is continuing to improve - Thanks be to God!
kjw
Friday, September 19, 2008
GOOD NEWS!!!
A message from Barbara:
We received a letter today from the Madonna benevolence fund is providing us $1250 for housing charges AND $9400 for outpatient and physicians services. The therapy sessions cost from $500 to $700 a day so that sill give us 13 to eighteen additional therapy sessions..God bless the Catholics!
This means we will probably have therapy till October!! This is a huge answer to prayer.
Thanks to all for praying with us. Also, our condolences to the family of Dr. Metz-he and Don had a special relationship.
We received a letter today from the Madonna benevolence fund is providing us $1250 for housing charges AND $9400 for outpatient and physicians services. The therapy sessions cost from $500 to $700 a day so that sill give us 13 to eighteen additional therapy sessions..God bless the Catholics!
This means we will probably have therapy till October!! This is a huge answer to prayer.
Thanks to all for praying with us. Also, our condolences to the family of Dr. Metz-he and Don had a special relationship.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Prayer request
At this time Don has 8 days of physical therapy left at Madonna Rehab center. They are appealing for more time from the insurance company. Please join us in praying for additional days as Don is continuing to make progress with their vigorous therapy sessions.
kjw
kjw
Monday, September 15, 2008
Visit to Olathe
Don and Barbara made a quick visit to Olathe this weekend. Don was all over town. Here is few places you might have had a Don siting. Austin's for lunch , Cabella's, Britney's house for endless football, Church with Britney and her family, and riding all over town. Barbara was busy taking care of business matters and cleaning gutters - you heard me - cleaning gutters. She got the front done, but if anyone has time the sides and back need to be done.
Two things to pray about. They are petitioning for extended physical therapy time and a special computer for Don to use.
Letters should soon be going out to friends of MNU, friends of the auction and the class of 1972 and 1975 about how to help with the catastrophic medical bills and rehab. Please tell anyone you know who may not have heard about Don's stroke.
Two things to pray about. They are petitioning for extended physical therapy time and a special computer for Don to use.
Letters should soon be going out to friends of MNU, friends of the auction and the class of 1972 and 1975 about how to help with the catastrophic medical bills and rehab. Please tell anyone you know who may not have heard about Don's stroke.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Don and Barbara will be coming home again this weekend for a very short visit. Don goes back to Lincoln for therapy on Monday. When I talked to Barbara today, Don was in a cooking class - making Nachos!! YUM!
Thanks to those who have already made contributions. They will be put to good use as Don has many medications and those Dr.'s bills just keep on coming.
kjw
Thanks to those who have already made contributions. They will be put to good use as Don has many medications and those Dr.'s bills just keep on coming.
kjw
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Many have requested information regarding an account to which payments can be made for the purpose of assisting Don and Barbara with expenses related to Don’s stroke. An account has been established with Security Savings Bank of Olathe, Kansas. The account is “Miracle 4 Don.” When writing a check it can be paid to the order of Miracle 4 Don. Those checks can be sent to:
Miracle 4 Don
C/O Security Savings Bank
Attention: Lora Keim
15670 West 135th Street
Olathe, KS 66062
Due to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code contributions to the account are not tax deductible by the donor. After consultation with appropriate counsel it was recognized that this was the best way to handle contributions from those who had expressed a desire to help. If you wish your donation to remain anonymous, please indicate such at the time you make the contribution.
Many have already given much by way of meals, cards, cash, checks, time, and services. Don and Barbara have been deeply moved by these continuing expressions of love. Without the many prayers, the miracles would not be happening. We all recognize our expressions of love are both action and prayer. Thank you for both!
God has been teaching all of us many things as we have shared this journey. There are more lessons of His grace and power yet to come. Please stay with us as we share the journey.
Don and Kathy Walter
Miracle 4 Don
C/O Security Savings Bank
Attention: Lora Keim
15670 West 135th Street
Olathe, KS 66062
Due to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code contributions to the account are not tax deductible by the donor. After consultation with appropriate counsel it was recognized that this was the best way to handle contributions from those who had expressed a desire to help. If you wish your donation to remain anonymous, please indicate such at the time you make the contribution.
Many have already given much by way of meals, cards, cash, checks, time, and services. Don and Barbara have been deeply moved by these continuing expressions of love. Without the many prayers, the miracles would not be happening. We all recognize our expressions of love are both action and prayer. Thank you for both!
God has been teaching all of us many things as we have shared this journey. There are more lessons of His grace and power yet to come. Please stay with us as we share the journey.
Don and Kathy Walter
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