10.6.11

Today was a good day for Jim.  In fact, one of the best so far!  His pain level is more tolerable with pain medication being taken with longer hours between.  The visit today with the visiting nurse was another good one.  They are having him begin walking a bit more and trying to build up his stamina with "mini-walks" several times a day.  His first walk was with our daughter, Megan, this afternoon and then this evening we walked a bit farther.  We live in an "no outlet" cul-de-sac, so we can increase our mini-walks without concern of traffic.  What a great time to begin walking with this gorgeous weather Delaware is finally receiving. 

Also today, Jim went on his first "social" ride (something different than going for blood work or transplant team office visits).  It was a short one, but he did very well.  Our daughter and son-in-law provided dinner for "our angel" Stephanie and family, so Jim drove with Megan to "visit" and I had some Mimi-time, until Uncle Matt came by and then we had a Mimi-Uncle time, which I love to have as well!! 

We are amazed and thankful for Jim's recovery.  Keep those prayers coming.  He is basically having no issues with the medications (at this point) and improving daily.

Stephanie and Jim both have appointments tomorrow with the transplant team.  Stephanie is hoping to be able to go back to Texas this Sunday, so she is looking forward to hearing that from the "team" at her appointment tomorrow.  We meet with the team as well for the 2nd day of the week's appointment.  Jim will be meeting with the "team" twice a week for several weeks, which is normal for a transplant recepients.  I believe I may have shared that before with you all.  Later tomorrow afternoon, Stephanie, "our angel" and her family plan to visit with us at our home.   This will probably be the last time we see Stephanie until she and Bobby return to Delaware for her follow up in a few weeks.  Keep the prayers going for Stephanie as well, as I know you will.

What a unique bond we have with "our angel".  We shared several common interests, etc before, but now...we feel like Stephanie and Bobby are family.  They will ALWAYS be a part of "our family".  We are blessed to have them in our lives.

I must say this often, but THANK YOU!  Thank you for the prayers, the support and the low-salt, healthy dinners that many of you have and plan to provide for us during this time.

Blessed because of you being in our lives,

Tina