Making progress

While we aren't completed with any part of the construction, we are starting to feel there may be light at the end of the tunnel. The bathroom is actually starting to look like a bathroom with the plumbers having spent all last Saturday getting sinks and such set up. Hopefully the electrician can make it this week and although our contractor states he's not happy with the floor, I've almost decided to leave well enough alone---not sure I can stand too many more days of people coming in and having to do and re-do the same things over and over (plus the smell of the chemicals they are using has ran us out of the house on too many occasions).

If we can get some issues worked out with our contractor and some messes fixed, we may be a step closer to getting both them boys moved into their rooms soon (I'm praying for at least end of the month with everything FINISHED--not just liveable, don't need any little projects of our own because we stay busy enough, they would never get done if we had to finish some of this stuff---ha ha).

The CT Scan results came in and Dr Voss indicated he felt it was just a mild case of scoliosis. He wants to see Justin again in 3 months to recheck if it has worsened and will make a determination then based on whatever he finds. I don't think he knows for sure why Justin's lower back is popping on him. Just another one of those weird things that Justin does to keep everyone confused over why he can't just be normal (text book style). He was able to get some Levoquin for his UTI and after 3 days, it appears to be helping. We've reduced the amount of ICs down considerably--only doing them when he feels like he's full but doesn't void on his own; however, last IC only help 200cc--which getting any amount out is good, helps continue fighting the risk of the UTI staying longer or not clearing up.

NO FES Bike or E-stem machine yet. FT Rucker is working on trying to find out the status of the approval for those. He's anxious to get those pieces of equipment, he loves the bike--says he can feel the burn in his legs like we would if we had spent the afternoon at a gym. I always love hearing things like that---continues to give me hope!!

He's been tired and weak as of late but believes that is a side-effect of the antibiotic he is taking; that and the fact that he's had a few restless, sleepless nights and we stayed up until 2:00 last night discussing issues of life (lol). Boy--that alarm clock went off early, but we managed to get through it. I shunned some of what I normally do off on his dad and said plenty of apologies for doing so but we all survived. I'll just make a stronger effort to have us back to getting to sleep by 12 like we've been doing (ha).

Betty/Joe---we continue to appreciate you and all of the rest of the family for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers. We will definitely update when we are finally done with renovations.

MaMa Hen---we continue to truly appreciate your encouraging words and I will let Justin know you are still committed to him getting the best care. I am currently working on how we can get him back to Shepherd without it costing me my job. If LOD appeal comes back still at a NO, then we have to see if my company will approve another absence without recourse. Need some serious prayers that this too shall work out. I feel confident he will come away with that March visit with positive progress. We are heading to Dothan on Friday afternoon sometime after I get off (probably after 2:00, have to meet with the Social Security office for Preston)---I'll give you a call when we get done to see if you are working or not and if we can meet up.

Well--I've managed to use up another 10 minutes of work time to update. Hopefully it won't cause too much trouble.

I'll try to get back on again tomorrow or the next day. As always, I feel like I've forgotten something; maybe I'll get it all next time.

We continue to appreciate, love and prayer for everyone that has helped us (even if you don't realize it) through all of this; lending an ear-shoulder-words of wisdom-or just reading and keeping us encouraged.