We picked up Jeremy from the hospital last night about 6:00. He was really nervous on the drive home and for the first little bit, but soon felt comfortable and glad to be home. We discovered that it is best to go backwards down the ramp after an exhilarating ride down the first time. Jeremy and I were both sweating bullets for a few minutes after that. Getting back up the ramp is quite a workout for both of us. We'll have to hire Bro. Anderson to help us in and out. I'm sure all those chin-ups will come in handy:)
The wheelchair didn't fit in the bathroom and bedroom doors, so Jeremy had to transfer to the walker to get into those rooms. I tried to stay behind him in case he tipped backwards but he did just fine. He definitely got a workout this weekend. Life for him basically consisted of doing one life task( going to the bathroom, eating, or showering, etc.) and then getting back into bed to take off his less than comfortable super suit(turtle shell) and rest. Gratefully, Uncle David was here to help with the girls on Saturday evening. I thought we would be fine on our own, but it was good to have him there for the first few hours home.
Jeremy ate well and never threw up. He also said he slept well...I'm not sure how he could call last night sleeping well, though. Between repositioning the pillows every two hours, one potty break, and one dose of pain killer, I'm not sure when he slept. It must be pretty bad at the hospital. We started getting him ready for church at 8:00 this morning and even though church doesn't start until 11:00, we were still 15 minutes late. I'm sure as he gets more sleep and once his super suit is re-fitted he won't have to take as many breaks in between tasks. He managed to stay through part of Sunday School. He said he could have stayed through all of church if he had taken a pain-killer right before. On the drive home he said that all-around he felt better than he ever has since the accident.
ps (for Sara:) He has normal feeling in the left leg. Sensation in his right leg is coming back but it isn't as advanced as the left.
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Wendy and Jeremy,
We are grateful for the Lords support of both of you. Isn't it amazing what happiness we receive from lack of nausea, a little sleep, and the ability to make it through a couple hours of church :)
We love you!
Aunt Kathy
We're all pulling and praying for you Jeremy. Hang in there, work hard with your therapy and things will be just fine. Actually, I'm kinda envious.. Losing 30 pounds would be great!
Diane had to go through back surgery a while back and its a slow recovery. Give yourself some time and you'll be 100%.
Uncle Howard
I so happy to hear how things are progressing for you Jeremy. The Lord is right there during these trials to support us! Love to all of you!
Sara
Hang in there you brave little kids! I'm amazed at the progress you've made, Jeremy. And Wendy, you have probably lost 30 pounds too and you don't have it to lose!
Remember my advice and take care of yourself = if possible!
We're praying for all of you and know once again "all these things shall be for our growth" and remember that we're promised "His angels will surround us night and day and bear us up in our trials." Oh believe me I've found every uplifting scripture I can the past few months. Just mainly hang in there and know that our whole family is pulling and praying for you. Good luck!! You can do it Big J!
Love,
Auntie Mare and Uncle Dennis
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