New Year Greetings

Once again I find myself apologizing for the delay and truthfully hope I have not discouraged anyone from continuing to support Justin with prayers and encouraging words/comments.

Christmas was surprisingly great!! The construction workers were nice enough to clear out some of their stuff and make way for a spot to have a small tree and gifts. We were a bit late in getting up and going Christmas day but all worked out well. We had wonderful food at Robbie's, family to visit with and old home movies that entertained us, including Preston and Coleman. It was a sight to see their reactions to what was going on in the movies.

Justin continued (and still does) to have a round with a UTI and severe high blood pressure to the point of being back on ICs 4 times a day. We are hoping to get seen soon and get some help in getting this all back under control.

Aunt Betty---while he had the CT Scan and x-rays done right before Christmas, they missed his appointment yesterday by 45 minutes and the doctor's office said they couldn't fit him in so they have to wait until Friday to go back for the results on what they found. I will try to get that updated once I know something. I am also hoping they can address the issues with the blood pressure and urinary problems.

The New Year rolled in a little quieter---fireworks of course for Preston but none of us could really stand this artic blast too long. We had to do the fireworks two nights in a row and still have bunches left over.

PT Andrew has been working Justin hard and was able to get him qualified for continued therapy through February. Justin has recently indicated he may not go back to Shepherd in mid-March, he believes they is nothing else they can do for him. I am trying to change his mind but also understand his concerns (part of him is worrying over me missing more time from work, he knows they advised I need to be back ready for full time by New Year's).

We'll figure something out on that one too and will update as the time draws nearer.

Of course, Justin continues to be the "oddity" by not reacting in the text-book fashion, thereby making everyone scratch their head in wonder. Some days he has sensations and others that goes away. Some days he's hurting, then that too goes away. So many things we continue to wonder if that is signs of a jump-start fixing to happen and others we just take it as it is and pray then let it alone for whatever will happen.

Construction is no where near complete, still no bathroom at all, some issues with the quality of what has been completed and we are still unable to get either of them moved into their rooms due to these issues. Still no bricks on the house either and no crew to speak of really since the holidays. They've started a new job in Dothan advising that they haven't left us, just needed a job to keep everyone busy full time and was waiting for the bathroom and brick man to get done but I have no clue when that will happen either. This has been a disappointing experience but I do continue to try to keep the spirits up and know that this too shall pass and it will be finished someday--which will help get things back on track and less stressed.

Prayer has been the salvation and we certainly appreciate the many we receive, as well as those continuing to be the shoulder or strength or lend the ear.

Well, I used up a few minutes while I was at work (hope they don't mind). Trying to get this done at home doesn't seem to work out too well, as you all have found out. We pray that all of you had wonderful Christmas holidays and safe and happy New Year's.

Love to you all, thanks for being there!!!!