Saturday, August 23, 2008

Update - Sat 8/23/2008 9:50 AM

We deeply appreciate the out-pouring of care, concern, offers of help, and support. Liz Ann can “feel the forces” behind her…even if she can’t see you all right now. She is blown away.

Time is quite critical for her recovery and care right now. She has already begun some of her rehab. The sooner she gets to the rehab center, the more she will be able to maximize her movement. Things have been moving swiftly this week, she will be off maybe as soon as Tuesday. Her family is busy with her care, taking care of the details to move her, and taking care of the initial things that need to be done before Liz Ann goes into the rehab center. She has been accepted into Craig. We do not know the schedule yet. Typical to her style, Liz Ann is ahead of the game in her recovery and strength…but she needs all of it and LOTS of rest right now.

We realize it is difficult to feel so much for this bright soul and be able to do so little. You will all be able to help. Liz Ann will need plenty of help when she comes out of rehab (4-8 weeks from now). A caregivers site will be set up down the line, where you can sign up to help with various tasks. Liz Ann’s home will be re-modeled in the next month to be ready for her return from rehab. We will let you know of volunteer opportunities with that project. Fundraisers will happen.

What can you do right now?
• Continue to send her positive energy, thoughts and prayers
• Humor is appreciated (you know how she loves to laugh!)
• Send cards, letters etc. (to the hospital right now…updates on where to send will be on the website and in the e-mail network)
• Make note of your ideas and resources for down-the-line…to share with Liz Ann later…or e-mail them to me.
• Continue to let her friends know about the website (www.lizannkudrna.com) and the e-mail updates so that they can be included in the network.
• Support each other

Last night Liz Ann had her best night of sleep so far. She is focused on one-thing-at-a-time. Right now she needs to recuperate and rehabilitate.
Thanks again for all your outpourings of support. She is defiantly an inspiration (to put it mildly).

-Amber Jean

6 comments:

Diane McGonigle said...

Hi Liz Ann,

Altho I haven't seen you in so long I think about you every time I go to Tahoe and pass your family cabin. Every time I think of you I smile because your smile and laugh were always so contagious!
I am so, so sad to hear about your accident. It is clear from this website that if friendship and love could heal, you would be healed! My every thought and prayer go out to you.
Love, Diane McGonigle

Marilyn BG said...

Hey LizAnn--we are all rooting for you and hope to see you soon. Know that you are not alone!

Love and blessings,
Marilyn/Dan/Felix

Anonymous said...

Sending lots of love and energy from the Wiegand family Liz Ann. Last week, there was a beautiful full moon each night. Every morning, I'd get up early and go have a conversation about you with the moon, which has always been good to me. Hope you're feeling the strength and good vibes, not only from me but all of the people here in Bozeman who are cheering for you. Many wishes each day from all of us at The Club. You have such a fan club and all our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Maury

Anonymous said...

There is a prayer party for LizAnn at Marylee's on Tues. 8/26 @7:00 pm. Potluck,BYOB. Bring prayers, poems, inspirational readings, musical instruments. Come with the intent of upholding LizAnn in her healing! This is an opportunity for LizAnn's community to come together. Hope to see you all!

Anonymous said...

Oh Yea, 618 N. Black

Anonymous said...

If you are joining the prayer party this evening for LizAnn, please bring a camp chair!