Washington District Blog

Things are going well at the Carlson home. La Mar remains to progress in incremental amounts. He is slowly gaining in strength and coordination, but still has needs improvement, especially his right side. Balance is also still an important prayer request so that his physical healing can happen quicker. Also, please continue to pray that La Mar's appetite improves and that he is eating sufficiently. Rachel sees that he is supplemented with a soy protein drink. La Mar is still very tired, but sleeps through the night. His body is healing, he just needs time.

La Mar has been out of the house to a couple of doctors and it was good to be out. He and Rachel managed the adventures well. The doctors are continuing to monitor his health and are happy with the progress they see. He still has a long way to go, by everyone is encouraged.

La Mar is slowly growing stronger. Each week, there is notable progress in the healing journey. For instance, a month ago, La Mar was very sensitive to light. Now he is able to both watch TV for an extended amount of time and enjoy having the curtains open on a window. There are small changes that all add up to progress.

Rachel is doing well and gaining confidence daily as she takes care of daily needs. She is a rock. Both she and La Mar missed attending the District Picnic and hope that everyone understands that La Mar is just not able to be with many people for very long. They are happy to know that the picnic was able to still happen and that everyone was able to enjoy worship outdoors.

Please keep praying for their continued strength and patience through the healing journey.

La Mar is slowly gaining strength daily. Rachel is very happy with his progress, but cautions that La Mar has a long way to go. The doctors are still trying to get his medications at a proper level. He is sleeping 12 hours and slips in naps between therapist visits.

They both appreciate the visits that friends have done. Each one has been special. Family was in over the weekend to celebrate Nathan and Amanda's wedding reception. (Remember that they eloped in June.) The happy couple are honeymooning in Ft Lauderdale this week. Les and Delores Hutchins stayed with La Mar so that Rachel could participate in the celebration.

Both Rachel and La Mar are so thankful for every bit of encouragement, prayers, phone calls and visits that come their way. Please keep them in your daily thoughts and prayers.

La Mar is progressing at a slow but steady pace. He has physical, occupational and speech therapists visit nearly every day. He also has nurses that visit and he still finds time to sleep. And of that, he does a lot. La Mar is fighting yet another infection, but is responding to medication. Rachel is seeing to his needs and makes sure that the schedule is coordinated. She says she is doing well. Nathan and Amanda are off on their honeymoon.