- All About Sarah (135)
- 30. March 2010: A Long Overdue Update
- 29. October 2009: Check up goes well
- 23. August 2009: It's been a while
- 6. July 2009: Vacation and More
- 16. June 2009: Eye Check
- 8. June 2009: Franz Says She Looks Good
- 28. May 2009: Aqua Therapy and Memorial Day Fun
- 21. May 2009: Quick Update
- 28. April 2009: Sorry For The Delay
- 14. April 2009: Easter And A New Family Member
Finally moved to the Neuro floor
Well Sarah was finally moved over to the neurology floor this afternoon. She spiked a fever shortly after she got there. She has been sleeping most of the time, but much more alert today. She ate some popsicles and took her medicine with some apple sauce, so she is showing good signs as far as swallowing. Her speech is good when she gets it out. I think it sounds better than before the surgery. You can tell that it takes a little out of her to talk, so I am only going to push her so far right now. I told Kim everything she said yesterday except one thing that I got on video. I wanted it to be a surprise and have it played to her at the benefit last night, but I have no good video or web software on my Mac laptop. I captured this yesterday afternoon a couple hours after Kim had left.
Before you watch keep in mind that this is less than 24 hours after a surgery that was supposed to seriously impair her speech. Some speculated that she may not be able to speak at all for a while after the surgery. Watch this and know what a mighty God we serve. CLICK HERE
14. July 2008 at 03:18
Praise God!
She looks really good and alert! Gos is soooooooo good!
14. July 2008 at 03:25
Miracle! Just an awesome miracle! My family and Church family(Spring Hill Church of Christ) hold Sarah dear to our hearts and we have been praying for her and the whole family without ceasing for the past couple of months. After going to the benefit last night and seeing all of the people who were there, just because they have the love of God in their hearts, was breathtaking. Words cannot express what we saw from a “sea” of cars parked in different parking lots and up and down both sides of the street to the youth from our Church who lovingly and cheerfully made and sold baked goods. Because of Sarah, LOVE and God were seen in so many people and in so many ways and I know that her story will continue to open the hearts of many more to His Love. God bless you all and thank you for allowing us to be part of this miracle! It is just priceless!
14. July 2008 at 04:21
What a wonderful miracle. I check in on Sarah each day and am so glad to hear that she has moved floors and is making such progress. Thanks so much for keeping everyone updated. The results of last night show how concerned the whole community is. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with your family.
14. July 2008 at 06:05
I’m a Christian friend of Angela Beatty’s. My wife and I and our daughter have added our voices to the prayer chorus supporting sweet Sarah. We will continue to lift her and her family up to the throne of the Almighty in the name of His Son. In addition, Sarah and the Alward family have been put on our church prayer chain (Faith Evangelical Free Church, Milford). May God bless and keep all of you and bring healing and recovery to little Sarah.
14. July 2008 at 14:15
Sarah that video is awesome!! Please continue to work hard–I can’t wait to see you and that new puppy. Thanks for all the updates– we check the site and keep track of you every day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
14. July 2008 at 15:26
awsome words to hear god is truely great keep up the good work sending hugs for sarah. and much prayers for all.thanks for the updates.
14. July 2008 at 15:47
What a miracle! I’ve been glued to the blog all weekend to watch her progress. It is so much more than I ever thought could happen. You are all in my prayers. Never discount the power of God (or the motivation of a puppy).
14. July 2008 at 17:25
Crying tearings of joy in Boston!
14. July 2008 at 18:45
My cousin Edie has been forwarding me the updates and I just wanted to say that I am praying for little Sarah! What a beautiful little girl she is! God is so good! What an amazing video! God bless you and your entire family!
15. July 2008 at 00:38
BEAUTIFUL! Doesn’t that make it worth it? Truly, things will get better EVERYDAY. Even 3 years out, Abby still shows us new things. GOOOO SARAH!!!
Kelly
dawsondiaries.blogspot.com
15. July 2008 at 04:49
Hi Alward family!
I am so glad y’all have a blog for Sarah! I don’t know if you remember me or not. I was the resident who helped take care of Sarah when she was inpatient in April. I remember how sweet she is and what a wonderful family y’all are. I am so happy that things are going well at this point. I will continue to keep Sarah and the rest of the family in my thoughts and prayers.
15. July 2008 at 05:31
What a wonderful video! Take it from me, there is nothing more beautiful than hearing your baby say “I love you mom”!!!
I swear I was looking at a mirror image of Jessie! Sarah’s speech sounds wonderful! You will see and hear miracles everyday . . . miracles that will occur far into the future. I am excited every day to see what Jessie is going to do next. Sometimes it’s small, sometimes huge, but it’s all good! It will be the same for Sarah!
God Bless,
Kristi (Jessie - Right Hemi 6/11/08, RE)
23. July 2008 at 06:00
WOW!! I can’t stop the tears from coming! Hearing that is what people are always wanting… “i have to see it to believe it”… God is showing his hand in all this each and everyday!! What a beautiful miracle!! Sarah is truly an Angel!! We always think of Sarah daily and ask God to watch over all of you!