october 25, 2007 - my cup runs over...

top of the evening, friends....

well, this week has flown by! i don't know where the days go!

therapy went well on tuesday and thursday. rina, jeremy, and norma (the therapy nazi's) were kind to me. i was bruised and battered, but it was a "good bruised and battered." lol

i mowed grass again today, under the watchful eye of my friend, trish. she is so afraid i'm going to hurt myself. i have to admit, it does feel good to actually accomplish something! hopefully, we can plant some mums tomorrow. i finally was able to get the picture of me teaching her how to edge to post on the blog...pretty funny!

i went to the plastic surgeon today and got the green light to see my bone doctor to have the orthopaedic surgery done! praise God! while it will be a rough surgery, i need to have it so i can bear weight on my left leg. the plan is to replace 10 inches of bone in my left thigh (with a cadaver bone), replace 2 one-inch pieces of bone in my left calf, and take marrow from my right leg to fill the cadaver bone. the dr's also plan to remove both plates from my left hand/forearm. the bones have healed sufficiently that they can remove the plates that are impeding my pinky finger and wrist movement. the dr's will put their heads together and come up with a date they can both be available for surgery.

i talked to mary today. she's still going to physical therapy and anxious to return to work. she was extremely disappointed that she was not able to be there for her post inspection, however, she said she was very proud of her post "team" for the way they handled the inspection preparation. the inspection went very well. unfortunately, she may have to have an MRI done on her left ankle, as she has very limited range of motion. because of the position of her ankle on the motorcycle, i think it probably took the same brunt of the crash that my leg did. please continue to pray for her healing as well.

update on retired captain walt ashbridge: he has developed 2 infections, one being a blood infection which is what the doctor's did not want to see happen. they are still optimistic and are treating the infections with antibiotics. however, time is really of the essence now to get the lungs within the next 2 weeks. he continues to need our prayers now more than ever!

on october 6th, mint john grandson of rosemary suffered a ruptured aneurysm on the right side of his brain. he was stabilized and they transported mint to children's where a drain tube was inserted in his head to relieve fluid pressure and allow time for further evaluation for a course of action. testing revealed the rupture and two additional aneurysms-a small one in the frontal lobe and a larger one on the left side. his condition was such that a catheter process could not be performed so they opened a "window" in his skull to clamp the ruptured vein. they were also able to isolate and encase the one in the front. as of now, the left aneurysm is "stable" and doctor's want him to heal some from the surgery before going after it. We celebrated his 15th birthday on October 12th. he then had to deal with vasospasms caused by spinal fluid on the brain. normally the brain absorbs the fluid but due to trauma, is not functioning so mint's "brain drain" relieved the pressure and was finally removed on the 18th. while his condition continues to improve, the doctors say that he will be in ICU for at least another week and then a hospital stay...not sure how long. this family also desperately needs our prayers!

unfortunately, i've heard that the "kailee" doll has given many of you nightmares. i apologize for that, but i have to say....welcome to my world! lol my sister terry is twisted, don't you think?

tina p. - the promotion boards will NEVER be the same without our teamwork! in fact, pennsylvania will never be the same after our visit. lol when's the next court date...i've heard nothing yet.

terri w. - kailee wants to come visit you......!

dale r. - it was great seeing you guys in D9 last week. thanks for the hospitality. i miss you all!

laura m. - we DO serve an AWESOME God! thanks for your testimony!

elzie f. - shhhhhh! what are you talking about? a butcher knife in my boot?????!

tammy w. - thanks for visiting the blog. you continue to be one of my best and dearest friends. i'm glad we've had the opportunity to see each other and reunite after several years. let's not let time and distance keep us apart again. i pray that you remain strong during this tough time in your life. continue to rely on Him for courage and guidance.

i'll write when i have more information. thanks for continuing to read the blog! be blessed!

lisa - 1095