Amazing Grace

Laundry done and Dad's trip through Atlanta which proved to be amazing in itself since what appeared to be a close to simple trek to the pillow store turned out to have detours and 'round about ways' to get there---with one way roads, he said getting back was the easiest. BUT Justin said 'thanks for the pillow' about 3 times. So far it seems to be the best fit for him.

QueenMom--love you too----I know I will never forget the first time I saw you lay your hands on my child and "dote" over him (as previously stated, I just knew Justin was going to slap one of us for worrying so much over him and you had more time with him so secretly I was hoping he would slap you first---ha ha, just kidding-I would have stood in front of you if it meant him raising that hand up for us all).

Last visit had his temp down, he said they had him "naked" for a while again but of course we figured it was to make others jealous (lol) he agreed. He said he had been in the chair for 3 hours and had only had pain meds once. He said he wasn't hurting near as bad as earlier and is still determined he is walking out of here.

He also mentioned that he could feel in his mind that he wanted to stretch out his legs and knew that once he was better able he would get his legs to cooperate with those thoughts. He showed us (without wrist bands) that he could move his wrists better, back and forth, front to side, and believes he will get the hands and fingers going soon.

HE reminded us that docs should be there around 8-9 in the morning and we'll be there and he has some questions about the IC (takes the place of the catheter) and some of the other sensations that he is feeling. Justin has been extremely alert and attentative to what happens to him and why. I think some of the nurses here have been impressed with what he knows, how much he tells them and how much he wants to know what is happening & why and that he can communicate if they will take the time to acknowledge that.

FOR BOTH OF MY CHILDREN, I AM SO VERY PROUD---WORDS WILL NEVER EXPRESS AND I AM VERY BLESSED WITH HAVING JUSTIN AND ROBYN BOTH. My heart will only continue to grow with all those that have entered into our lives and will further glow from those that have supported us through all of this.

I continue to ask in prayer that all will remain safe, blessed and renewed in faith. I expand my prayers now to include everyone that I know, love, have an acquaintance with or simply passed in a hall and only know that God please bless, ease the pain, renew faith and spirit and heal and continue to thank God for the many blessings. In Jesus Name, Amen!!!