UPDATE 11-11-2014: Mira has a few more tests on Wednesday, and at that point shell be moving back home! ChildServe has proven to be much like the University of Iowa for the McKnights. Bonds and relationships have been formed that cannot be broken and will never be forgotten. ChildServe was able to help Mira learn things all over again for the second time in her life. She did it once as she grew up, like we all do, and again now as she gradually reclaims her body. Watching the staff work its magic was quite something to behold. We leave this first rate facility bittersweet. Were saying goodbye to a room, a pool, a therapy center, and a staff that had become a home away from home. That is a bit scary. Yet, we have seen definitively when Mira is home that she responds much more like herself. I can see first hand her comfort level is much higher at home. There is more giggling and crying when at home from her. This tells us shes more attached, obviously, and since Michelle, Mikayla, and Mitch are able to care for Mira well, the nursing aspect of ChildServe is simply no longer necessary. Mira will have rehab appointments on an outpatient basis at ChildServe so she may continue her improvements and keep working her way back. The commute is roughly 30 minutes from doorstep to doorstep, so thatll work nicely. We count ourselves very blessed to have close access to such a great facility. Wednesdays MRI will take into account other areas of Miras body, as the testing last week focused only in the brain area. We know all the tumor wasnt fully removed at her emergency surgery that kicked this off, so taking stock of what were fighting and making the decisions of what moving forward looks like and how to actually proceed still have yet to be determined. Im humbled to be part of all this. I suppose I could have ended up nearly anyones friend. I look back at all the forks in the road and Ive tried to imagine taking those I havent. I can see myself ending up in other states and other countries, with a completely different life. No matter what I picture and regardless of how hard I try to envision other lives, I dont see myself as not close friends with the McKnights. I lack the clairvoyance to picture a life less my very closest and longest friends. Maybe thats for good reason. Id rather be here right beside my friends than anywhere else. Ive found in the last few months that life ceases to be a struggle when youre focused and approach your time with purpose. While Im not necessarily proud I didnt have it figured out prior, I have Mira to thank for the clarity. I plan on honoring her and her family by praying to the Lord and filling the roles for the McKnight family they need and require. I see so many of you doing the same, it seems to be natural. People from all over the world have participated and shared in Miras story. Shes changed lives and we have in turn changed with her. Family has dropped what they were doing and flown from overseas and across the country to be here. Family has put their daily work and needs on hold to drive all the way across Nebraska to be here. Friends have been supportive and gracious. Employers have said do whatever you need to do and well support you from day one. Countless souls have given and donated time, money, and much effort on behalf of others. Wow. Just wow... Take a look around at the worlds turmoil and then compare in great contrast our little Mira. Were all able to pause the chaos and focus on her. I dont know how to describe that other than special. Whatever reason God placed her here for, in this moment, at this time, is working. Were all better people for having even known her. As the beneficiaries of this blessing we reciprocate it back onto her. Is that Gods plan? Im not sure, nor am I truly capable of grasping it, but if so, it sounds good to me. Mira, youll continue to enjoy our full support! We love you! -the #supportmira tribe
Posted on: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 13:14:48 +0000
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