August 20, 2014

Not a great deal going on today. Jason had a couple of appointments and that was pretty much it. We did get a chance meeting with Dr. Shumaker, and that was fortunate. He is the doctor who is able to do some of the laser treatment that has really benefited Jason, each time it happens. While talking with the doctor we were able to tentatively establish the next treatment, and we're hoping that it provides that little "push" that is needed for the wounds to finally heal. We'll be speaking with his scheduler on Friday, and set up the specific date/time for the treatment, and it is very likely to happen in early September.

The other two appointments were with PT, where Dawn was able to work her magic on Jason's shoulders, and he was feeling much better after; and, then we went on to Wound Care, where they showed me something new, that should help as well. All-in-all it was a good day for a visit to the hospital, despite the pharmacy slow down. Something happened to their system and all prescriptions got backed up, thus causing a much longer wait time than we usually experience.

The girls will be gone until Friday, and that's okay, because that provides us with a little time to prepare for the first day of school, on this coming Monday. Jason is pretty excited about being able to take the girls to their first day of school, and this time Stacy will be entering Kindergarten. Both she and Jackie are pretty excited as well, and so are Grandma and Grandpa... ;-) Thank you, for all the continued support and prayers. Take care and stay positive.

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  1. LynnAugust 20, 2014 at 11:35 PM

    Praying hard right now.
    Jeremiah 29:11-13 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.

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  2. LynnAugust 21, 2014 at 10:33 PM

    The Lord knows all the whys. All things are in His Hands! Praying!
    Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

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