What a day. First I got up and walked to my door! At the time it was a milestone moment. Walker used of course. My dad hung out with me pretty much all day. That was nice. Then the nurse saw how hard it was on me just to get out of bed. Who knew that uci has a full on lift team that just focuses on helping patients get out of bed and move. So now I am on their list. I don't think I really need them but its still nice to get so much attention now from the hospital. They do make it easier on me for sure. Once I'm to my feet they leave me alone until I need their help to lie back down. Today I also got evaluated and the thumbs up from both the occupational therapy Dept and the physical therapy Dept of the acute rehab unit. That's where I want to be transferred asap so my rehab will pick up. Ok so then I got up to walk again. Walking more than than once in a day was a first for me. It went great. I walked down the hall about 25 feet turned around and came back. I am learning to relax and catch my breath while using the walker. Oh yeah in the afternoon my coworker Kerry stopped by again with a few gifts and a get well soon card signed by several of the drs I visit for my job. How thoughtful right? So 8pm comes and my nurse tells me that my next pelvis xray has been ordered. Not only will this show if my fractures are healing or I need surgery but it also is the final step I need befor the rehab unit will accept me. This is good. So we need a no surgery thumbs up tomorrow. Please keep praying for that. Mindie and were talking and we are so blown away by the love and generosity our friends and family are providing. In short, it makes us want to be better people ourselves. More compassionate like you. Thank you guys. Please keep the emails and texts coming. Also comment on my blog! Its a fun treat to see who's commmented at the end of my day. Please keep praying for my pain and future rehab and safe healing. . . .
"When all the people saw him walking and praising God, they recoginized him as the same man who used to sit begging at the temple gate called Beautiful, and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him." Acts 3:9-10
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So glad to hear you are doing so well! We will be praying for excellent results on your xray! I know God is watching your back and will get you back to 100% in no time!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and praying for you daily! Big hug from all of us :o)
ReplyDeleteJulie
Josh, you are God's miracle. We are reading your blog, and faithfully praying, and wishing you the best recovery possible. I mean what I say; the Lord is moving through you. Steve, Hope and I love you. Thank you for writing this and letting us share in your recovery and journey. We are looking forward to visiting the girls on Wednesday, and hopefully we can see you soon too!
ReplyDeletePsa 37:23
ReplyDeleteThe steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD,
And He delights in his way.
Psa 37:24
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down;
For the LORD upholds him with His hand.
Josh - great to hear what God is doing, and how He is meeting your need. We will continue to pray from Boston! Love you guys.
Joel and Shoba
Josh- Chris and I are so happy to hear you are doing well and getting better quickly. We will continue to pray for you and for no surgery. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you or your family.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Chris and Tara Hodgson
Thinking of you Josh and praying for a 'no surgery' thumbs up from your dr.'s. We want so badly for you to get better and return home to your family! Sending lots of love...Lyndsay, Brett and Allie
ReplyDeletelove you bro! im glad to hear that you were doing so well just a day after i saw you. Each day just dominate the rehab process. I hope everything goes well today with the x-ray.
ReplyDeleteNice work Josh. Can't wait to see you back to full Josh level. We will continue praying for you.
ReplyDeleteHey josh its jacob. I find this helpful in tough times. it might help.
ReplyDeleteATTITUDE
by: Charles Swindoll
The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.
Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company... a church... a home.
The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past... we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude... I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it.
And so it is with you... we are in charge of our attitudes.
Great news Josh! Our prayers travel with you and for you. Looking forward to seeing you personally when we return to So Cal in about three days.
ReplyDeleteJosh, you are in my prayers. Keep up the faith and know that you have an army of people praying for you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the blog too, I will read it daily.
Josh,
ReplyDeleteBoth Christy and I just read your blog and are glad to hear that you are doing better. Your positive attitude is an inspiration for both us. We know that with the prayers of all of your family and friends that you will be back in true form in no time. We look forward to seeing soon.
Richard & Christy
Jooooooosh....You are amazing man-
ReplyDeleteI will tell Fred Stephens to send some lotion in a basket down to Socal as I am sure it may help your soreness.
Keep it up man- You'll be back up and at 'em in no time.
-Jeffrey