Touching base with home

Would like to ask for a special prayer for Peggy Medley, her husband Wayne, their son Terry and all of the rest of the family. We were notified Peggy is in failing health and extend our personal prayers for God's many blessings to reach down to her and her family during their journey through this time in their lives. It is my prayer they will find comfort and strength through this. So many of our blessings have come through the wonderful efforts of our family and I know they will be there for Peggy and Wayne in any way possible. I only regret that we are unable to be there for support and encouragement. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with them through this trial.



I extend a special thank you to Ms. Cheryl----the cookies are awesome and were a wonderful surprise to Justin (and us). I will try to get a photo so we can get them posted on the blog site. Thank you so much for being such an inspiration to our Robyn and for being a positive influence in her life (during our absence or not).



To LT---Justin was excited to hear you may be in the area to be able to see him soon. Also indicated he needs to give you a call. May come as early as next week--so stay on the alert for his call!! He's trying hard to follow your orders (lol).



As for his update---he seemed in better attitude and/or spirits Friday. Gave no one too much trouble getting him up and going at 7:30 Friday, was even awake and had a conversation with doc when he did rounds at 7:00. We did the manual lift from bed to shower chair, did shower then back to bed for dressing and then lift to manual chair. We headed straight into a meeting with counseling which proved very helpful for us as parents. And I must note I feel that having Robyn here helped with Justin's mood.

We found out late Friday afternoon that VA has confirmed transfer on Wednesday morning. We will know more specifics on Monday morning. Justin is anxious as are we yet we know this has to happen in order to move to the next level of his recovery. We continue to pray for God's guidance and blessings through our journey.

Today was slow to start, had a mid-day PT workout then a late lunch and some entertainment in the Garden----felt like Central park in New York. A newly acquired friend and inspiration had some family show up for an early birthday and they brought karaoke (go figure), so there was some free entertainment, including a few songs performed by your's truly---Justin. Dad got some of it on camcorder and Robyn tooks some pics. We'll try to get some loaded. It did exhaust him and he was dozing about the time the LSU game decided to come on but we couldn't bring ourselves to wake him. He said that while it tired him out that he felt it would help him with his diaphragm (doesn't look spelled right) muscles. He spent some time in his manual and transferred over mid-afternoon back to his other chair. Still had good spirits but got to be a bit of a grouch late.

Hope to see you all soon and will update about VA when we get final details. Thanks to everyone so much for their continued support, inspiration and prayers.