I was going to start out with the comment that things had not gotten any better, yet somehow that would diminish the blessings of having Matt as his nurse over the weekend and Dan as counsel to manual transfers (two things that have made our 4 1/2 days stay there have a small ounce of sanity and gratitude).
Saturday was such a bad day that my DE sis advised it would probably be best for me to refrain from a blog update for a day or so until I could compose myself, my thoughts and my words. AND bad enough, we decided Justin would not be left in Augusta without someone being minutes away instead of hours away. Dad stayed behind, while sis and I made the 6+ hour ride back home (things to take care of and jobs to try to keep).
Matt's blessing was patience, compassion, understanding and an open mind. Dan's was conversation, education and an activity that actually let Justin's feet feel the floor for the first time in almost 3 months. What a simple pleasure---he's got some sensation in his left foot and can tell when both of his feet have pressure placed on them. I cannot begin to imagine what a boost that must have been to feel that moment. He needed something that profound after the last four days. Dad said it was tough and tiresome since he doesn't have his full upper-body strength but he was pleased.
Monday will bring new trials and new tribulations. I continue to pray for the right instruments that will help guide us in the right directions and for the many blessings we've received to extend out to the many wonderful people who have cared, shared, prayed and followed.
I would also like to take this time to extend our deepest sympathies to Wayne Medley and his family for their loss of Peggy Medley. She lost her battle last Wednesday. It is with sincere regrets that we were unable to offer our condolences in person and hope the family knows they will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers!!!
We love you all and pray our next update will be a positive turn around with continued progress, motivation and uplifted spirits!!!!
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Sis as always you found your words and it was well put. You always make me proud and this time you have reached way down in side and pulled out the best. I can see and hear your faith in our Heavenly Father and that is what we need now the most it our faith. Taken our burdens to the Lord and laying it down at his feet and asking for his help and to lead us in the correct direction. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time of the lost of love one. I know God is looking down up on you and your family in your time of need. God Bless all and know that we are keeping the prayers going.
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