He tried walking today. He did really good. His left leg wants to turn in because the abducter muscle is gone and the adducter is pulling it inward. He will have to learn to walk a little differently. He got stronger each time he got up to walk but as the day went on he got a little more sore too. By this evening he was pretty anxious about things and had a hard time winding down for sleep.
We-Josh, Joellynn, Trent, and myself, tried to watch the fireworks out the window but there were none that we could really see very well. Not much of a Fourth of July! Happy 4th everyone!
Here are a few pics from the last two days.
Trent-pre surgery.
Post op and needing a little blood!
Some of our surgery day support group! Court must have been in the hall with the girls.
Joellynn and Trent just chillin'.
Getting ready to stand!
Check out all the wires! He is like a robot!
The proud patient after the first lap around the floor!
Josh perched in the window trying to see the fireworks.
All Trent needs now is for the Emperor to fashion a bionic suit like Darth Vader's. . . ;)
ReplyDeleteHolly, so glad to hear the surgery went well, I can make a midnight ice cream run anytime you need one. Hope tomorrow is uneventful!
ReplyDeleteLove, Emily
Thanks for letting us come down to visit! It was so fun to laugh and talk about our fun times!! Trent.. You looked so great.. and Holly. you are such a rock! Love you!
ReplyDeleteHi Trent & Holly, It's your old Aunt Pat. Once again I will try to send this (3 times this last week & couldn't figure out how to send it.) We are all so happy the surgery is over & that it went well. Our prayers are with you. You have so much faith...your a real inspiration to us. Keep the faith. Shahla's last name is Vanderlinden. I hope you can find her. Please give Trent a hug for all of us. Love, Pat
ReplyDeleteI am so happy about Trent's reaction to this surgery! From how the surgeon described the recovery, Trent seems to be doing phenomenal. We are fasting for Trent and Dr. Gowe today. There is no reason that HEavenly Father cannot inspire him to prescribe the right chemo for Trent. Happy 4th!
ReplyDeleteTrent and Holly...not sure you remember us...Randy and Kristina Eck your old Providence Neighbors...we follow your blog...I find myself every morning first thing checking to see whats going on with you and your family. We are praying for you and want you to know that if you need anything please call. Logan is not that far away. I would be happy to come get the kids for a day or something. Providence City Council is always aking about your and concerned for you also. You are a great example of faith to all of us and our testimonies are being strengthened by yours. Good luck and thanks for keeping us posted!
ReplyDeletewe second court & jill!!! a million times!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the pictures and updates. Our 4th ward friends kept telling me I needed to be reading your blog and since I started you have been always in our prayers. Glad the surgery went well. I'm glad you have such a great support team there but know that all of us here in Providence are praying and hoping the best for all of you.
ReplyDeleteHAPPY 4th of JULY to the Rasmussens!!! Hope you are gaining strength each day. Get yourself a front row seat in front of the window to enjoy the fireworks. We have two new families in the caldesac area and they are all out shooting off and enjoying the fireworks. Enjoyed your pictures. Holly... you GO GIRL with your new do!! Thinking of you all and Happy 4th!!
ReplyDeleteWe're SO glad that this part is over for you both! You both look great! Keep up the fight. It really is the battle of your lives. May the Lord continue to bless you. Prayers, thoughts and love from Pocatello!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to see a smile on his face! And yours Holly! I'm especially grateful that Joellyn was able to make it there. That's wonderful! Everyone needs their mom at times like that! Love you guys! We are always praying for you!
ReplyDeleteSo grateful that things are looking up! It is so amazing the power of prayer. Your pictures are awesome. We are having a Mass said for Trent at our church. Laura really misses Mallory and says Hi. We were one of the neighbors setting off fireworks. Matthew lit one right before Julie backed out of her garage.
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