McKenzie was over tonight and told us that after the accident, Macey scored 3 on the Glasgow Coma Scale. Doctors use the Glasgow Coma Scale to assess the severity of a person's brain injury. Scoring 3-8 is considered a severe unconscious state, with no meaningful response, no voluntary activities. Macey was a 3. Less than 3 is a vegetative state. Macey's recovery truly is nothing short of miraculous.
Macey will be receiving rehab treatment here in town and they have been told it will take up to a year before she is her old self again. Knowing Macey, that means it will be 3-6 months, tops! During the brain surgery after her accident, they took off a flap of skull to help relieve brain swelling. This flap was surgically placed back over her brain last week. Since this last surgery, she's not been able to completely use her left side and it's frustrating to her. Although Macey doesn't remember any of it, her left side was paralyzed after the first surgery too but thankfully she regained function. The doctors feel she will regain function once again soon. A big issue now is her mobility, of which she has none. When she was hit by the car, per pelvis was completely broken in two. It was fixed only a short time ago so she is to have no weight bearing for 2 months I believe. She'll be spending lots and lots of therapy hours helping her walk, but again, these hurdles are nothing compared to what she's already overcome. She's a fighter and she has youth on her side.
Thank you all again for your heartfelt prayers for beautiful Macey. We never know why God allows things to happen but we do know it's not our place to know the answers at this time. We'll have all of the answers and more when we get to heaven. In the meantime, Macey and her family are all home safe and sound.
God is good!
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I do know the heavens are open to prayers, and that our Father in heaven knows each one of us, and our needs. I am so glad Macey is doing well.
I've been following her blog and was thrilled to see this news. What an answer to prayer!
That is wonderful news!! Prayers have been answered!
Yes, God is GOOD! Wow...I am completely blown away by her progress, Linda! Sounds like prayers have been answered and she's a walking miracle!
It is wonderful that Macey is doing so well. I am sure it is frustrating to her to have the physical limitations imposed on her for this time. Will continue to pray for her full recovery.
What wonderful news that Macey is home....hope her therapy goes perfectly....her youth and energy definitely works in her favor....
I will say a pray for her, I am not familiar with her story, must have missed it when I lost your blog for awhile.
But I will pray that God continues to heal her mind and body.
Molly
that is amazing!!
what wonderful news :)
thank you for updating us
This is such good news! I will continue to pray for this sweet girl. XOXO
the BEST kind of news, linda!!! i will continue to keep macey in my thoughts and prayers.
much love,
dani xxx
Wonderful news Linda...I will keep her and her family still in my prayers!
Hugz,
Michele
I'm happy to hear the good news. Miracles do happen. I will continue to keep her in my prayers.
Hugs,
Donna
thank God we do not have to imagine a life without God's grace, love and power!
GOD IS GREAT!!!
That is wonderful news and thank you for the update. Of course prayers will still be lifted up for her complete recovery!
Warmly,
Deb :)
That's really good news. I love when I hear stories of answered prayers. I pray that Macey's recovery is quicker than expected.
That is such great news! God is good!
I know she has many long days ahead, mentally and physically. I will continue to pray for her and her family.
That is truly a miracle of prayer & faith! What a wonderful one...
I am so happy for Macey, her family and all those who love her. Such an ordeal. And prayer certainly is a powerful tool in our lives.
I do want to go see that movie with Meryl Streep --boy she has been in alot of shows lately eh. We don't get out to the movies much though---have to drive an hour.
Thank you for keeping us up to date with Macey. What great news.
Let her know that we in blogland are still praying for her (and you).
So happy to hear the good news about Macey. I've seen both movies, The Blind Side and It's Complicated. Loved them both.
Wow I am so happy that she is on the mend.
Every time i see a runner I think of her and her family and friends!
Praise the Lord. Prayer works.
Hope you have a wonderful day.
That is such good news. As an ER nurse I know first hand the devastation to family and friends and also know of the long recovery.
I hope Macey is patient with herself.
Thanks for the update.
What a testimony to God's faithfulness towards her! I'm so happy you posted this wonderful news.
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