There was a water leak in Seth’s room, so he was moved to a new one. At first, we weren’t too excited to pack everything up and relocate, but this new room feels bigger (or maybe the layout just makes it seem that way) and it has a view of the helipad. We’ve been trying to catch a glimpse of helicopters landing or talking off these last two months.
One of the things I enjoy is hanging up the pictures in Seth’s room. We have so many now that it takes over an hour to get them all up. When Seth is awake, I show him the pictures one by one and tell him the story behind each one.
While putting them up this time, I was struck by how many rooms these same pictures have been in. Many still have bits of tape from the TICU room, the MICU room, the first LTAC room, and now the second LTAC room. It reminded me of Joseph’s story in the Bible. His life took him from the pit to Potiphar’s house, then to prison, and finally to Pharaoh’s palace. Many of those places were not of his choosing and may have seemed like a step backward, but God had a plan. Each place prepared him for the role he would eventually play in saving thousands from famine.
We believe God has a plan for Seth too. No matter how many rooms he may be in, God knows the full story. And someday, there will be a room prepared just for him and for each of us. Not one with tape marks, but one built to be our forever home.
Right now, Seth’s brain needs time to heal. There is not much the doctors, nurses, or we can do aside from managing his vitals while his brain goes through this storming process. What we can do is continue showing him love and providing gentle stimulation, always under the careful guidance of his care team.
We are allowing visitors who are close to Seth to see him, hoping to jog some of his memories. If you would like to visit, please text one of the Meyers so we can coordinate a time. Neurostorms are unpredictable, so if we say no to visitors that day, please don’t take it personally. We also ask that no one show up unannounced.
If you would like to send a video message instead, we would be happy to play it on Seth’s TV. Just send it to one of the Meyers.
Lastly, we’ve filled the room with everything we need. While we are so grateful for the gifts, we kindly ask that no more be sent at this time. Printed photos are still welcome and appreciated.
You’re also invited to join us for a special event as we create a memory book for Seth on June 8 at 2pm in the Arizona Lutheran Academy gym lobby. We’ll be making scrapbook pages filled with memories, stories, and photos that we can read to Seth and bring with us to rehab. If you have printed photos of moments with Seth, please bring them along. We’ll also have a selection of photos available for those who don’t have prints, along with supplies like paper, scissors, and glue. Snacks will be provided, and everyone is welcome. Please RSVP to one of the Meyers if you plan to attend.
If you’re not in town, you can still be part of the memory book by mailing us your 12×12″ scrapbook page. Be sure to use a stiff envelope so it doesn’t get bent. Text one of the Meyers for the mailing address. We can’t wait to see what you create.
Thank you again for your love and support. We feel it every day, and we believe Seth does too.
-Hannah
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