Christmas Spirit

Here we are once again finding me apoligizing for the delay. So many of you have been our inspiration, strength and motivation to move forward and we continue to pray for you all and thank God for you all and feel bad that we don't update enough!!

Things since Thanksgiving---I wish I could say we are slacking on updates because of the holiday season but it is more so because things are that hectic (go figure---like they could get more chaotic than the last 5 months)!!

We have no tree up yet--not sure where to put one based on the home-modifications going on. That in itself is a new story---gotta love contrators!! A 2-3 week event has found itself lasting 5 so far and that's just outside work, no interior work has been done. Did come home Friday to find the new plumbing pipeline leaking and flooding the livingroom closet......no idea why or what will become of that, another day in paradise!!

What we do know:
Doctor visit with NeuroSpine did X-rays and Justin's spine is "leaning like the Tower of Peaza". They want to do a CT Scan and based on some issues he has been having with his lower vertebrae, they want to do some X-rays for that. We are waiting a call to let us know when that is to be done because Doc's office isn't equipped for these and we have to wait to let us know when SEALMC can do them. He goes back to Doc's office on Jan. 2010----------new year, new journey, new blessings, new thanksgivings!!

For those questioning:
We did a follow up with Neuro just to establish a local doc in case we had a need; we thought it was routine. The neck x-ray apparently showed something that concerned them to the point of mentioning a new surgery---going in through the back of the neck and even stated that due to the original urgency and location that perhaps they didn't recognize the tendancy towards his "leaning". Now they have to check if the spine has "fused" or not and determine next step. Justin said "hell no" to another surgery, but we think we have him contemplating that this may play a factor in some things coming back and others not.

Urology wasn't as concerned as we thought they would be so I guess all is well with that part of things. VA had already told us that kidneys and such were different but working well. Gotta love Justin and all of his uniqueness--keeps everyone else on their toes I guess!!

What other portion we didn't expect was his lower back "popping" and Neuro didn't know what to think of that. We have to have x-rays done. When it pops, it gives him a LOT of new throbbing, pain and anxiety about what is going on. NO NEW MOBILITY---just a lot of feeling, throbbing, uncontrolled activity.

WE WILL UPDATE ONCE WE HAVE AN APPOINTMENT AND ANY RESULTS!!

So much more to update on but must do what have to!!

Also, Scotty isn't feeling well at this time--ended up at ER with bad pain which turned out to be possible gout. Please pray that he will overcome his illnesses and rebound!!

So much to update on, house-transportaton-VA-new equipment-lack of equipment-loss of benefits-LOD-----

MaMa Hen---We have NOT forgotten you!! Seems like Rucker has an appointment every 2 weeks and with contractors being out, they get hectic for dad----we WILL be calling you; just can't pinpoint when, sorry!!

Betty/Joe---love you guys!! Charles/Carol---Merry Christmas!! Wayne--thinking of you through this season and pray you will be okay with the loss of Peggy!!

CLUTCH---Justin said Hello---

Anyone not mentioned----we are thinking and praying and thankful and trying to fit it all in. AND will try again to update---so much going on, so little time. I have to go do the "bedtime" stuff now.

Love you guys, Happy holidays, thank each of you............