No matter what I do, I can't seem to get to bed before midnight. This may be a short entry.
David had a good and very active day. About the time he was to go to Physical Therapy, he must have had 30 different doctors, nurses, interns, Purple Heart Foundation, Benevolent Bird Watchers, Moss Infected Fungus Growers Society, Infectious Disease Doctors, and any other society you can imagine visit him. It was like Grand Central Station in rush hour on Christmas with free Hot Chocolate and colored marshmellows. How was that for painting a busy picture?
I was very impressed with David during therapy. He pushed and pushed until the therapist gave up in his behalf and then he let them know that they had said three repetitions and he still owed them one - then he'd push some more. The therapist told him that "Yes, your skin may tear around your X-fix when you do the rolling exercise, but it will heal!" David still did it and I was watching as he took his body to the point that every muscle was trembling.
During the procedure another therapist removed all remaining stitches so David is now tube free, staple free, and stitch free. The IV in his right arm is about ready to go pretty soon as well.
David was told today that he will be undergoing his first eardrum graft surgery within a week and then will let that heal before they do the second ear. The X-fix on his hand will be approximately 2 more weeks and that will probably be removed. I think we've got about 4 1/2 weeks left on the pelvic X-fix, so everything is sailing right along. David gets a little jealous when he sees other soldiers who can lay on their stomachs. He is very much looking forward to that day.
He drove into Subway today and ordered a sandwich. One small leap for mankind, one giant leap for David.
Oh yes, the most important aspect of the day. Do you want to know what it was? Are you really ready for this? Ok, Ok!!! David tested the wheelchair today and got it up to 6.6 mph. You walkers eat your heart out.
See You Tomorrow,
Gordon
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David,
ReplyDeleteI know how you feel to not be able to lay on your stomach. Having been pregnant it is not good to lay on your stomach, it will squish the baby. It will be so awesome for you to be able to do that again.
I just have to say that I am so proud of how strong and willing you are. You are not one to give up or give in easily. It just goes to show how much you love this country and have the need and want to return and finish your work. I appreciate everything you are doing for the freedom that so many people take for granted. Thank you!
Shawnee (Hallows) Salisbury
Dave, 6.6 mph? geez, always gotta be better huh? :p well was AWESOME talking with you! and i cant wait till the weekend of the 24th. so much excitement for us. i will send pics and other goodies ASAP!!! Hi Gordon, Lynnette, Family, and Ctherine.
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