Sunday August 2

New month and new days to get through.

Prayers have been answered and today found Justin without fever, better with his congestion (he is still getting a lot of suctioning but staying around 94 with his SPO2). Robyn has learned how to help him "cough" during suctions and nurse Valerie said she's become such a pro that they may just have to hire her.....

He was sleeping when I got there aroud 9:30 and I didn't make a strong effort to wake him until Robyn and Brooke got there with Starbucks and Donuts (yum). I think his "java" had him a bit wired for a while, but he ate good breakfast, lunch and supper. He said he realized that he needed to drink the cranberry to help with the bladder--even though he can't stand cranberry juice), he knew eating good and a variety of fruits, veggies and other stuff would help health wise and body wise. He's down to 153 pounds and says most of that is muscle mass. He mentioned that again today in joking that he was "depressed" he lost so much of his muscles but also commented it would be all the more reason to work harder in PT training.

After three clippers--he finally got his military hair-do!! Dad did it with Justin's guidance and he was tickled with it. Said he felt better even though he hasn't even had his bath yet. But nurse Stanley said he needed a bath, waiting til tomorrow wasn't an option (ha ha--I told Justin he needed one last night but he wouldn't listen--lol--mom's can still get the last laugh!!!)

He was in GOOD spirits today. A lot of joking, conversation and teaching (med wise and other stuff too). He met the chaplain today and had a bried talk with him, he told him that he would be talking with him but it would be later on then he would call him. He recognizes we are all relying on God's power, healing, mercy and much more to get through this.

Congrats to Robby & Chastity--get ready Lydia & Keith---you won't believe how different it is to be a grandparent vs. a parent. I know you all must be so happy!!

I have a somewhat new grandbaby--his name is Norman--dachsund---and yes Robyn already has him spoiled rotten. He sucks his paw when he lays down to go to sleep, barks at anything that moves and doesn't like squeeky toys-go figure!!

Anywho, Justin has been over 24 hours without pain meds, spent 7 hours in the chair today before wanting back in bed. We left him around 6:00 tonight to get some things done after spening roughly 9 hours with him. Tomorrow starts a week full of rehad therapy, doctor consulations, team meetings, 8 hours lectures for training and some 'hands on' training. We'll let you know all the progress as we get through them and continue to update on Justin.

This was a good day and I was so very glad that Robyn and Brooke were here to see most of it.

Love you all, keep praying-----