August 31, 2014

Yesterday and today were pretty much laid back days for Jason, though we did go to Costco for a little shopping, today. Jason is attempting to get more "down" time to allow for more healing of his open wounds, and from the way they looked today I'd have to say that there is some good from this strategy. We're looking for laser treatment in September, and that should help brings back under control, so we are all looking for a positive out look for this treatment.

On another note, and probably why I should have posted yesterday, Jason is now a civilian again. He officially retired as of about noon yesterday. He is now a retired Marine and will be enjoying all the benefits associated with that situation. Fortunately, because he is retired and the situation of his retirement, he is allowed to continue most of his medical needs with the hospital at Balboa. We have begun the process of getting his records being fully tracked by the VA now, and his pay to be coming from the VA, however we understand that it can take months before both are completed. Yes, we have been working some of this for months already, but a large portion of it can not get fully going until after he retires. Let's hope that the "front" work we did helps to get things moving more quickly.

Tomorrow is Labor Day, and we plan on just staying around the house - though there is talk of going to the zoo, and we think the girls will be happy about that. They should be here at the house around 08:00. Other than that we expect a nice relaxed day. Thank you, for all the continued support and prayers. Take care and stay  positive.

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