January 10, 2017
It is already the 10th day of the year and it seems to have gone by so very fast. On top of that it has rained nearly every day, and for this part of California, that's a bunch... we do need the rain, though.
Jason is doing well, and we continue to work on better ways to make him comfortable, as well as continue to work with all the medical teams. His one wound is being particularly stubborn, and just as it looks like it is going to be closing up it starts to open up a little. When I say open up, what is really happening is that the immediate skin around the wound site starts to break down and goes away. The BIGGEST challenge is blood flow to that area. This is something we've been aware of for a few years now, and we are constantly looking for ways of making improvements. One of the ways was the new prosthetic he received from Aspen/Ride Design (also known as the "wearable"), and it helped greatly. The only issue with that though, is that we have kind of hit a limit to how much more it can help that one spot (mentioned above). That is where the folks at CalPoly kind of step in. They designed another type support system that could help in a different way, and still help to keep Jason comfortable just being around the house. The wearable is for general travel and getting around, away from the house. It is great for support but restricts his ability to reach and move his upper body. The CalPoly device is designed to allow him the ability to reach for things and move a little easier while at home.
Jon Monett, the man who effectively put that CalPoly design team together, stopped by the house yesterday, to check in on Jason. We had been talking for a couple of days and found a time that works for both our schedules. We explained to Jon some of the challenges of the new system, and he told us of some potential solutions, so we're pretty positive about what can come of this. Of course we continue to move forward in all areas, and look at this as one of the possible pieces of the total solution that could work for Jason.
Otherwise things are continuing to go well for the family, overall. The girls, Stacy and Jackie, are both enjoying their school, and in fact, Stacy is in a "talent show" later this week. We'll be going to see the show and cheer her on. Jason has gotten much more involved with their schooling and does all he can to make sure they get all the support that is needed, and that includes anything that might be considered special.
Linda and I are staying busy, and still make time to stay in touch with the rest of the family. We have five grand kids now, and the family continues to grow. Every now and again we try to get up to the S.F. Bay Area and visit with both Sean and George, or make arrangements for them to come down and visit with us. Fortunately David and his family are close enough that we can visit with them a little easier, though they are still over 130 miles away. Since this is 2017 now, and we have the entire year ahead of us, we're looking forward to an exciting and productive year. Thank you all, for all the continued support and prayers. Take care and stay positive.
Jason is doing well, and we continue to work on better ways to make him comfortable, as well as continue to work with all the medical teams. His one wound is being particularly stubborn, and just as it looks like it is going to be closing up it starts to open up a little. When I say open up, what is really happening is that the immediate skin around the wound site starts to break down and goes away. The BIGGEST challenge is blood flow to that area. This is something we've been aware of for a few years now, and we are constantly looking for ways of making improvements. One of the ways was the new prosthetic he received from Aspen/Ride Design (also known as the "wearable"), and it helped greatly. The only issue with that though, is that we have kind of hit a limit to how much more it can help that one spot (mentioned above). That is where the folks at CalPoly kind of step in. They designed another type support system that could help in a different way, and still help to keep Jason comfortable just being around the house. The wearable is for general travel and getting around, away from the house. It is great for support but restricts his ability to reach and move his upper body. The CalPoly device is designed to allow him the ability to reach for things and move a little easier while at home.
Jon Monett, the man who effectively put that CalPoly design team together, stopped by the house yesterday, to check in on Jason. We had been talking for a couple of days and found a time that works for both our schedules. We explained to Jon some of the challenges of the new system, and he told us of some potential solutions, so we're pretty positive about what can come of this. Of course we continue to move forward in all areas, and look at this as one of the possible pieces of the total solution that could work for Jason.
Otherwise things are continuing to go well for the family, overall. The girls, Stacy and Jackie, are both enjoying their school, and in fact, Stacy is in a "talent show" later this week. We'll be going to see the show and cheer her on. Jason has gotten much more involved with their schooling and does all he can to make sure they get all the support that is needed, and that includes anything that might be considered special.
Linda and I are staying busy, and still make time to stay in touch with the rest of the family. We have five grand kids now, and the family continues to grow. Every now and again we try to get up to the S.F. Bay Area and visit with both Sean and George, or make arrangements for them to come down and visit with us. Fortunately David and his family are close enough that we can visit with them a little easier, though they are still over 130 miles away. Since this is 2017 now, and we have the entire year ahead of us, we're looking forward to an exciting and productive year. Thank you all, for all the continued support and prayers. Take care and stay positive.
Thanks for the update - I think of all of you often - check the blog each morning just in case there is a posting. Happy New Year to the Rosses!
ReplyDeletePraying hard that they'll figure out a way to close up that spot completely for good!!!!
ReplyDeleteLamentations 3:24-26 The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him. It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.