Hello friends,
It's actually a praise that it's been awhile since my last entry. Though my desire was not to keep you all in the dark, but the silence from me meant that there was just daily life happening for Trevor. He's been adjusting to his new life at home and the day to day things that need to take place for him to stay healthy. Mom of course plays a big part in all of that as well.
We had a blessed Christmas season with our extended Fennig family over to Mom and Dad's for Christmas Day. They have devised a way of carting Trevor down to the basement (until we get a chair lift in) when we've got a party going on downstairs, which consists of two guys with straps- and a lot of trust on Trevor's part. Ü
Trevor has enjoyed visiting with friends (video gamesÜ), a bit of snowmobiling, several outings, and trips to Wal-mart, which usually include chatting with several people from the community that we run into. I kind of think of him as a bit of a celebrity the way he knows so many people. Ü He enjoys it thoroughly and it has meant a lot to him the way people have been showing him that they care. He went back to school full time last week. He was a bit nervous about the first day, but from there on has been doing well.
Prayer Request:
Mom asked me also to ask for prayer because Trevor has run into some problems. Recently his seat cushion was leaking (gel) which resulted in leaving more pressure on Trevor's left side. We're not sure how long this was the case, but now with some other things that combined agitation, he has developed some pressure sores. When I was in training with Trevor in Parkview and Atlanta, they said a pressure sore is one of your worst enemies. It means that your skin starts to die because the blood has been cut off from reaching the skin, (due to the skin being pressed against the bone for long periods of time without relief.) If it gets very serious, the only solution is Plastic Surgery and months of bed rest. Please pray for speedy healing! This could set him back quite a bit if it does not heal properly and soon.
Thank you for your continued prayer support!
Carly~
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Monday, November 23, 2009
Christmas Silent Auction
Date: Thursday, December 3, 2009
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Location: Lehman Park Pavilion, 212 Park Ave., Berne, IN 46711
Description: This is a Christmas party/silent auction to support the Fennig Family. All proceeds will go to help pay for medical bills, adaptive equipment, etc. Donations will be tax-deductible.
Admission: $12
This will be a formal evening with hor d'voures and desserts. Festive Christmas music will be provided by Adam Flegge.
While enjoying the music and the food, you may stroll through the selection of items up for silent auction. Please place your highest bids as all proceeds will go to Trevor's fund!! This will also allow you to get a start on your holiday shopping and decorating.
A few items which will be available:
--Gift baskets
--Christmas trees from Holly Pines
--Rent of the Portland Lion's Club facility for your next party or wedding reception (Retail: $400)
--A visit from Santa for your next party (Retail: $100)
--A custom wall decal from Baller Signs
--Christmas wreaths and candles
--Computer software
--CDs donated by Star 88.3, WBCL, & David Phelps
--Brand new 50" television
--Vera Bradley travel set (weekender bag, small duffel bag, & Hanging organizer--Retail: $209)
--Decorative checkbook covers
--Advent calendar (Retail: $30)
--Quilted wall hanging
--Much more!!
The auction will go from 6:30-8:00 p.m. At 8:00 p.m. Trevor will come and people can chat with him and the Fennig family and continue to enjoy the food and music while tallies are being made.
If you would like to contribute an item to the auction (or give a financial gift to the family), please contact Lauren Harmison at Leharmison@juno.com or 260-416-0629.
Those desiring to donate may send checks payable to Westchester United Methodist Church with "Trevor Fennig Assistance Fund" in the "for" category. They can be sent to: Westchester United Methodist Church, 4487 E. 400 N., Portland, Indiana 47371.
If you would like to contribute to the refreshments, that would be wonderful as well.
Please invite all of your friends, neighbors, and relatives to this event. The more people that come, the more money that can be raised for Trevor and the Fennig family. You do not have to know the Fennigs to attend!!
This event is for all those ages 14 and older. Small babies are welcome.
For those who cannot attend but would like to help out, donations are always appreciated and will help just as much.
For those who don't know him, Trevor is an awesome 18-yr. old who had a freak gunshot accident in September 2009, paralyzing him from the chest down. He spent one month at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and is now at The Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia, receiving physical therapy. He is supposed to arrive home right before Thanksgiving. His humor and wit encourage everyone around him, and he inspires all who know him. This event will be a wonderful time for his family, friends, and the surrounding communities to show their love and support for him and his family.
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Location: Lehman Park Pavilion, 212 Park Ave., Berne, IN 46711
Description: This is a Christmas party/silent auction to support the Fennig Family. All proceeds will go to help pay for medical bills, adaptive equipment, etc. Donations will be tax-deductible.
Admission: $12
This will be a formal evening with hor d'voures and desserts. Festive Christmas music will be provided by Adam Flegge.
While enjoying the music and the food, you may stroll through the selection of items up for silent auction. Please place your highest bids as all proceeds will go to Trevor's fund!! This will also allow you to get a start on your holiday shopping and decorating.
A few items which will be available:
--Gift baskets
--Christmas trees from Holly Pines
--Rent of the Portland Lion's Club facility for your next party or wedding reception (Retail: $400)
--A visit from Santa for your next party (Retail: $100)
--A custom wall decal from Baller Signs
--Christmas wreaths and candles
--Computer software
--CDs donated by Star 88.3, WBCL, & David Phelps
--Brand new 50" television
--Vera Bradley travel set (weekender bag, small duffel bag, & Hanging organizer--Retail: $209)
--Decorative checkbook covers
--Advent calendar (Retail: $30)
--Quilted wall hanging
--Much more!!
The auction will go from 6:30-8:00 p.m. At 8:00 p.m. Trevor will come and people can chat with him and the Fennig family and continue to enjoy the food and music while tallies are being made.
If you would like to contribute an item to the auction (or give a financial gift to the family), please contact Lauren Harmison at Leharmison@juno.com or 260-416-0629.
Those desiring to donate may send checks payable to Westchester United Methodist Church with "Trevor Fennig Assistance Fund" in the "for" category. They can be sent to: Westchester United Methodist Church, 4487 E. 400 N., Portland, Indiana 47371.
If you would like to contribute to the refreshments, that would be wonderful as well.
Please invite all of your friends, neighbors, and relatives to this event. The more people that come, the more money that can be raised for Trevor and the Fennig family. You do not have to know the Fennigs to attend!!
This event is for all those ages 14 and older. Small babies are welcome.
For those who cannot attend but would like to help out, donations are always appreciated and will help just as much.
For those who don't know him, Trevor is an awesome 18-yr. old who had a freak gunshot accident in September 2009, paralyzing him from the chest down. He spent one month at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and is now at The Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia, receiving physical therapy. He is supposed to arrive home right before Thanksgiving. His humor and wit encourage everyone around him, and he inspires all who know him. This event will be a wonderful time for his family, friends, and the surrounding communities to show their love and support for him and his family.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Skype
I talked with Trevor on Skype (video chat) this morning. At one point we had Jamie leaning over my shoulder (to get her face in the camera) Dad watching in the background (here in the office), and mom waving at us beside Trevor in his hospital bed. It was quite a little family reunion, it was Dad's first time to see mom in a month! (Via video) He was quite impressed with the whole deal. Ü
Trevor's feeling better today, to the point that his therapist was ready to get him out of bed. The Dr. thinks that he had Calcium doposits, or a build up of calcium from his injury which caused him so much pain. They also found he has a Urinary Tract Infection, also known as U.T.C. They are more common for spinal cord injury patients to have, but no more delightful. =/ They are treating both, and have Trevor in bed for another day, much to his therapists dismay, (they want him up and about as soon as possible.)
We pray for a quick recovery for Trevor! He said they pushed his release date back a day, because he's had to miss several days of therapy. Still hoping to drive back the day before Thanksgiving. Dad, Kalyn, and Ethan are planning to drive down this Sunday morning to GA. Pray for traveling mercies.
Thank you!
Carly~
Trevor's feeling better today, to the point that his therapist was ready to get him out of bed. The Dr. thinks that he had Calcium doposits, or a build up of calcium from his injury which caused him so much pain. They also found he has a Urinary Tract Infection, also known as U.T.C. They are more common for spinal cord injury patients to have, but no more delightful. =/ They are treating both, and have Trevor in bed for another day, much to his therapists dismay, (they want him up and about as soon as possible.)
We pray for a quick recovery for Trevor! He said they pushed his release date back a day, because he's had to miss several days of therapy. Still hoping to drive back the day before Thanksgiving. Dad, Kalyn, and Ethan are planning to drive down this Sunday morning to GA. Pray for traveling mercies.
Thank you!
Carly~
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Sickness
Please intercede for Trevor today.
Tuesday he had a bout with dysreflexia-High blood pressure, change in body temperature, pale skin with sweating- (because of a full bladder) and since then he hasn't quite recovered. Trevor hasn't been able to eat for two days. Today he's in a dark room, sweating profusely and not even wanting to watch T.V. because he's in so much pain. The Doctors are not able to find an answer as to why this is happening. Please pray for some answers to be found, and for Trevor to come out of this sickness.
(More on dysreflexia) - http://calder.med.miami.edu/pointis/automatic.html
Thank you for your prayers for healing, we truly hope and pray that Trevor and Mom will still be able to come home for Thanksgiving.
Carly~
Tuesday he had a bout with dysreflexia-High blood pressure, change in body temperature, pale skin with sweating- (because of a full bladder) and since then he hasn't quite recovered. Trevor hasn't been able to eat for two days. Today he's in a dark room, sweating profusely and not even wanting to watch T.V. because he's in so much pain. The Doctors are not able to find an answer as to why this is happening. Please pray for some answers to be found, and for Trevor to come out of this sickness.
(More on dysreflexia) - http://calder.med.miami.edu/pointis/automatic.html
Thank you for your prayers for healing, we truly hope and pray that Trevor and Mom will still be able to come home for Thanksgiving.
Carly~
Sunday, November 15, 2009
8 days
Hello all! I'm sorry for my recent scarcity. With my stay in Atlanta and a conference when I got home, work and household things have been consuming me. I do want to keep you all informed though, especially as Trevor (and Mom's) time at the Shepherd Center is nearing it's end.
Trevor when first arrived in Atlanta wasn't sure why he needed to be there. The room was less private and his friends were much further away. Also, he liked the staff at Parkview and had made several friends there that were hard to leave. Though after some time at Shepherd we all knew that he was learning things there and was connecting with opportunity he wouldn't have known about had he not been there. Support groups, team sports for those in wheelchairs, and meeting people with a lot in common just to name a few.
The latest things he's working on are transfers into a car, then taking apart his wheelchair and putting it in the seat beside him. Not an easy task, but something he has to be able to do all by himself before he can be licensed to drive a car with hand controls. He hopes to be able to do that before he leaves in 8 days. Ü Last week his biggest excitement was to transfer himself on to a four wheeler (all by himself) and drive up and down the parking garage, as long as his Therapy time would allow. He was so excited! His therapist said Trevor did so well, he could have been on the "How to video."
We are hoping that the weather stays nice and Dad will be able to finish up his crops early this week and drive down to Atlanta with Kalyn and Ethan to visit during the last part of Trevor's stay. Then they will all drive back to Indiana on the 24th, in time for Thanksgiving at home. There's a few things left for Trevor to check off in order to be ready to come home, but he's very close. In preparation for his move, several ladies from our church helped us move 3 bedrooms around so he will have a down stairs bedroom until we get a lift for the stairs. There are just a few more things we need to change in the house, and a ramp for the front door, and the house will be ready for him to come home.
Thank you to all of you that are supporting the events going on to help out with Trevor's medical expenses. The Lion's Club in Portland is holding a pancake breakfast on Saturday Nov. the 28th, there will be a Silent Auction on Dec. 3rd in Berne, and some friends are putting on a dance in the Decatur area on Dec. 4th with the benefits going towards helping out. (Let me know if any of you would like more information on those events.) Thank you all so much for your love, support, and hard work to put these things together!
As we know, often as we are nearing the end of a race endurance and strength are most needed. We are almost there! Thank you for your continued prayer and support.
In grateful love,
Carly~
Trevor when first arrived in Atlanta wasn't sure why he needed to be there. The room was less private and his friends were much further away. Also, he liked the staff at Parkview and had made several friends there that were hard to leave. Though after some time at Shepherd we all knew that he was learning things there and was connecting with opportunity he wouldn't have known about had he not been there. Support groups, team sports for those in wheelchairs, and meeting people with a lot in common just to name a few.
The latest things he's working on are transfers into a car, then taking apart his wheelchair and putting it in the seat beside him. Not an easy task, but something he has to be able to do all by himself before he can be licensed to drive a car with hand controls. He hopes to be able to do that before he leaves in 8 days. Ü Last week his biggest excitement was to transfer himself on to a four wheeler (all by himself) and drive up and down the parking garage, as long as his Therapy time would allow. He was so excited! His therapist said Trevor did so well, he could have been on the "How to video."
We are hoping that the weather stays nice and Dad will be able to finish up his crops early this week and drive down to Atlanta with Kalyn and Ethan to visit during the last part of Trevor's stay. Then they will all drive back to Indiana on the 24th, in time for Thanksgiving at home. There's a few things left for Trevor to check off in order to be ready to come home, but he's very close. In preparation for his move, several ladies from our church helped us move 3 bedrooms around so he will have a down stairs bedroom until we get a lift for the stairs. There are just a few more things we need to change in the house, and a ramp for the front door, and the house will be ready for him to come home.
Thank you to all of you that are supporting the events going on to help out with Trevor's medical expenses. The Lion's Club in Portland is holding a pancake breakfast on Saturday Nov. the 28th, there will be a Silent Auction on Dec. 3rd in Berne, and some friends are putting on a dance in the Decatur area on Dec. 4th with the benefits going towards helping out. (Let me know if any of you would like more information on those events.) Thank you all so much for your love, support, and hard work to put these things together!
As we know, often as we are nearing the end of a race endurance and strength are most needed. We are almost there! Thank you for your continued prayer and support.
In grateful love,
Carly~
Monday, November 2, 2009
Arrival
I arrived on Saturday morning in Atlanta after a 3 hour flight with a plane full of (6) friends from home. We visited all day, got a tour of the Center and even ordered Chinese for dinner, (Trevor's favorite food.) I could tell his face lit up when he saw all of us and was touched that people traveled that far, just to see him for the day. Jamie flew home in my place and I'll stay for the week.
Sunday Trevor was not feeling well, so they had a strep test taken and it came back negative. He rested all day in bed. This morning he's feeling much better, and is back to his ornery self. Right now, asking me questions and bumping into me with his wheel chair.... so distracting. =)
Trevor is now practicing a wheely one handed 360 wave, something he saw someone do today. His next challenge. =)
He is making good progress here and has not suffered with being nauseous or lightheaded for the last several days, therefore is able to progress much faster. Praise the Lord!
- Just got back from the Medical meeting and it looks like Trevor's release date will be on Tuesday November the 24th! In time for Thanksgiving! We're not sure yet weather he will fly or drive. I'll keep ya posted! We are also still waiting to hear on what the insurance coverage will look like.
Thanks for your continued prayers,
Carly~
Sunday Trevor was not feeling well, so they had a strep test taken and it came back negative. He rested all day in bed. This morning he's feeling much better, and is back to his ornery self. Right now, asking me questions and bumping into me with his wheel chair.... so distracting. =)
Trevor is now practicing a wheely one handed 360 wave, something he saw someone do today. His next challenge. =)
He is making good progress here and has not suffered with being nauseous or lightheaded for the last several days, therefore is able to progress much faster. Praise the Lord!
- Just got back from the Medical meeting and it looks like Trevor's release date will be on Tuesday November the 24th! In time for Thanksgiving! We're not sure yet weather he will fly or drive. I'll keep ya posted! We are also still waiting to hear on what the insurance coverage will look like.
Thanks for your continued prayers,
Carly~
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Atlanta, GA
Trevor left Parkview Hospital on Tuesday morning at 8:30. The staff there said their goodbyes, and sent best wishes with him and Mom. The departure was complete with pictures and perhaps there were also a few tears. It seemed like the staff had gotten a bit attached to Trevor, and I know Mom had made some friends there as well. They had been through a lot together there.
Jamie, Mom, and Trevor flew down to Atlanta in an air ambulance complete with two pilots, an air nurse and a therapist from Shepherd's Center. After mom had arrived yesterday she said, "This is just an awesome, awesome place." It sounds like the staff there is southern friendly, and very welcoming. They were kept busy after arrival yesterday meeting all the staff that Trevor would work with. Several members of the staff lined up one after another asking Mom questions, introducing themselves, and explaining their jobs. This morning Jamie attended an Education Family Class that they have there for the family- this morning was on learning how to use a catheter Ü.
Thanks for your support! I plan to fly down on Saturday and will be there for about 6 days. Trevor's mailing address is:
Trevor Fennig
c/o Shepherds Center
2020 Peachtree Rd. NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
Prayer Request
*Insurance! Mom is supposed to talk to the gal that handles Trevor's case today to find out how much insurance is going to cover for this stay. It would be a huge load off my parents if this came through. Please keep this in your urgent prayers. Ü
Jamie, Mom, and Trevor flew down to Atlanta in an air ambulance complete with two pilots, an air nurse and a therapist from Shepherd's Center. After mom had arrived yesterday she said, "This is just an awesome, awesome place." It sounds like the staff there is southern friendly, and very welcoming. They were kept busy after arrival yesterday meeting all the staff that Trevor would work with. Several members of the staff lined up one after another asking Mom questions, introducing themselves, and explaining their jobs. This morning Jamie attended an Education Family Class that they have there for the family- this morning was on learning how to use a catheter Ü.
Thanks for your support! I plan to fly down on Saturday and will be there for about 6 days. Trevor's mailing address is:
Trevor Fennig
c/o Shepherds Center
2020 Peachtree Rd. NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
Prayer Request
*Insurance! Mom is supposed to talk to the gal that handles Trevor's case today to find out how much insurance is going to cover for this stay. It would be a huge load off my parents if this came through. Please keep this in your urgent prayers. Ü
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