Thanksgiving Updates

To the many, many folks that have kept us inspired and strong through our journey, I say thank you and Happy Thanksgiving. We continue to acknowledge you all as our blessings and wish we had more time to update more often.

Aunt Betty: We've learned the hard way to be patient and home modifications is no exception. After a week, we have one slab poured and no sign of anyone since. With the holidays, I don't expect to see anyone until next week now and won't hold my breath on that one either. We simply do as you said--take one day at a time.

Mama Hen--love you bunches and am glad to hear you have been spoiled with some baby sugars!! Sorry we haven't been able to get Dothan way. Things are hectic and will get more so next week when I go back to work full time but do hope to have a few Fridays to get that way and stop in to see you. Justin does continue to surpass expectations and encourage new comers with his determination.

As of this past week, PT works him hard and the few (and only visits) he has/will have with OT have shown him some exercises to improve his wrist strength. It's just finding the extra time to fit in doing these ourselves.

He told me last night he feels like he is getting more sensation further down his back and he can feel discomfort from leaning against the back of his chair. He already has sensation in the buttocks and can realize when he's been sitting too long. He thought he felt me touching his toes on his right foot the other night when I was doing his leg exercises but it was a fleeting feeling. I just look at each time whether momentarily or more than once as being a good sign. It if happened once, even briefly, it can happen again.

PT Andrew says he can tell the difference in his upper strength and continues to be impressed with how hard Justin works. He said he wishes he had had a way to gauge Justin's strength from day one so he could compare the improvements now.

Justin continues to look for opportunities to acquire transportation so he can go more often than just getting out for "business" things. I hope this comes soon so he can start getting out more. I know we are still early into being home but want to make sure he does not lose his motivation or inspiration or drive to improve.

Still no function in hands or fingers but we continue to pray for that blessing. No other problems with blood pressure although it was a tad-bit low on Monday, no more scares like 2 weeks ago.

As with everyone, days are busy but we will continue to update any improvements or just day-to-day goings on.

We love you all and continue to be ever so grateful for each of you being in our lives.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!