Stephanie’s Story

Site created on May 15, 2019


On Monday, April 22nd we were at Devils Lake getting some hiking in and enjoying our adventures. Our adventures changed after dinner when lightning, thunder and rain began. We checked the radar and decided to pack up and head home. In that process  Steph slipped, fell, and hit her head. Her head bounced back up and hit the ground again. While we worked our way home she began to feel dizzy, very sleepy and sensitive to light. Three hours later we checked Steph into the ER. We learned that Steph had a concussion and a neck sprain. She was sent home to rest and told she could return to work as normal so we thought...


Steph continued to feel worse as the day days went on. She had some good days but those became less and new symptoms began to surface. After seeing her regular doctor at almost the three week mark after her injury we learned that her condition is worse than a concussion, it is a brain injury. This injury will require an extended time off work and intense rehab for many months. No end date has been given since it is still too early to tell. Steph will continue to see different specialist and therapist at Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center in Milwaukee to help her brain and body heal. 

Since Steph's accident many people have expressed concern and a desire to help.  We are blessed and humbled,  and appreciate any help you can give. Please check Ways to Help, and ask for a current calendar or link for opportunities to support us.  

Newest Update

"Not One Headache!" from the 25th

Journal entry by Wally Schmidt —

You read that right. Today I had no inkling or twinge of a headache! I am so thrilled! This is progress. Today I spent a lot of time getting caught up on work and did a little clean up around the house, but mainly work. I took Molly on a couple walks and a friend came over to talk about oils.

 

While she was here I saw the time and thought I need to use my oils for my headache. Then I noticed there was none! I hadn't had any symptoms all day! This is a first! Usually I have a little headache or something at some point, but so far none! After she left, Wally was home. We talked a little, took Molly for another walk, and made dinner. I worked on dishes and then we relaxed to watch a little bit of a show. After the show I realized still no twinge of a headache. I recorded my day 14 video and then I got ready for bed. I am tired and so happy that I am doing so well. I did notice that my eyes didn't like the color of the living room lights with the screen, so we turned the living room lights off and my eyes could focus better. That was my only symptom. I know my eyes might take a bit to heal all the way, but they are definitely getting better. Tonight I am ready to rest and wake refreshed tomorrow to see what the Lord has in store for me.

 

Romans 15:13 "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope."

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