Catching Up

Jamie started his out-patient physical therapy Monday. He will be having physical therapy and occupational therapy three times a week, and speech therapy (which is working on visual scanning and higher level problem solving) two times a week. This week he has walked the length of the parallel bars (with the help of his therapist) several times. He says he feels "like Robocop" when he's walking - he still has the brace on his left leg, plus a couple of orthotic boots. Today he visited his vascular doctor - had ultrasounds on his legs. The good news is the clot that was in his right leg is gone, and the clot that is in his left leg is smaller than it was.

The doctor looked at his toes on his right foot. They are healing, but it's time for the dead tissue to be cleaned up. He will have surgery in a couple of weeks to remove the dead skin and see what's underneath. This will probably involve a night or two in the hospital. We'll let you know as soon as we do when this will happen.

And again, I must report that Jamie's spirits are wonderful - he is an inspiration to me. I hope you will all continue to pray for Jamie's recovery.

Another Milestone reached

Jamie's had 3 doctor's appointments in the last 2 days. Everyone says he is doing very well - one doctor called him "a Star!" The best news is this: the femur is healed, the pelvis is healed, and the tibia is healed; he can now start putting weight through his left leg. He will start outpatient therapy soon, where he can get upright and walking! God is good!

There's No Place Like Home

Jamie has been home a week now, and we're all getting into a good routine. He has been visited by his nurse, his physical therapist, and his occupational therapist, and is making good progress in his range of motion. The week coming up he has several doctor visits. We hope he'll be cleared to bear weight on his left leg soon; this will make all his transfers much easier. And then he'll transition from home health care to outpatient therapy, where he can really work, with parallel bars and all their equipment.

Thanks to Will and Danny, Jamie's IMac has been moved downstairs, so he can talk to Tomoka and his friends. We're all eating very well - Jamie's gaining back the pounds he lost in the hospital, and is growing his beard out. It is so wonderful to have Jamie (and Puella) home. As soon as Mom finds the cable for her camera, and figures out how to do it, there will be pictures posted. :-)