Thursday 11/12

We love you Aunt Betty and Uncle Joe........

And as usual, we need the reminders to keep us posting updates to the many that have helped us see our way through this journey.

I will start with the Monday scare that had dad thinking the worst: BP dropped everytime he attempted to get Justin out of bed. I started the day with leg exercises, arm exercises, a bed bath and clean clothes. Left him as I had before thinking PT was coming out for the first time. BP got as low as 66/46 and scared the "stew" out of dad....so much so that he wouldn't attempt to get him out of bed again and Justin refused to eat in bed.

I left work a bit early and we tried again (not before checking BP first and once again after we got him in the chair). It was better and so was his appetite. No other incident since. Scared daddy......bless his heart!! Justin had this happen once before at VA and he said this time wasn't as bad since he had experienced it before. Didn't help dad---was very cautious for a few days.

PT had come out twice--started Monday and they like him (I haven't met him yet) but if Justin gave a thumbs up, all's okay!! No OT yet but plenty of people coming out---so much I can't keep straight who is in charge of what.

I must say that I still haven't quite gotten the home routine down. I try the stretching at night, stretching 3 times a week in the morning, baths (which haven't been daily yet), meds and all the rest----trying to get a routine yet recognize it's still early into homecoming and limited available space until remods done. He's patient, go figure!!

No chair ready yet. Got word today that equipment isn't ready so no VA trip on the 18th. He was agitated with that news yet I'm hoping enough other stuff is keeping him busy that it won't weigh too heavy until we get the call.

Mama Hen--sorry no call yet to see you. Will figure out something. Can promise if you want to come see the chaos, we're at County Road 1 outside of Enterprise. Will give directions but don't expect you to go out of your way...........just may take some time to hit Dothan area. Have a Dr. appointment on 12/7---will see if that works for you. Most people (especially you having seen him at his worst) don't believe what they see now!!

Have a Ft. Rucker trip Tuesday and sign papers tomorrow for home modification loans. Expect contractors to start next week.

Message to Joe Burley: Ft Rucker took your sticker. SORRY!!! Scraped it right off the window. I told them it was your truck but he didn't seem to appreciate it!! Hope it doesn't cause too much trouble. We went on and off post getting Robyn moved (which still isn't done--lol) and that little fella said "got to come off"...............appreciate the use of the truck VERY MUCH!!!

I'm sure I'm forgetting bunches---have a precious thing wanting to talk at me right now.

Will close for tonight........try another update tomorrow. Love you all, respect and appreciate, believe so much in the power of prayer, keep all of you in our thoughts (Mary & Lydia--thinking of you daily) and will never fully express what it has meant to us that so many have kept us in their hearts and daily lives as we continue our journey!!

Brief Note: Robyn has a hubby coming in for RR this month and a new house trying to get organized. For anyone wanting to house-warm or 1/2 year anniverse or just send a warm 'thinking of you', she would appreciate it!!!!

LOVE YOU ALL and thank you...............prayer makes things happen!!!!