Good Morning!
It's been a while, so there's lot of news:
On Monday we went to see the orthopedic doctor here in Bullhead City who consulted on Tim's breaks while he was in Valley View Hospital. That's Dr. Stamper. He took xrays of both upper arms, the right thigh and the entire pelvis. He showed us where all the new bone is forming and said that everything is healing nicely. (even the pelvis!) That's all great news! That pelvis was a mess and God made it look like a pelvis again and is mending it! Dr. Stamper says to continue physical therapy and start outpatient therapy as soon as the home pt is finished.
On September 22nd we saw Tim's doctor and friend of many years, Larry Keating. He's systematically lessening the amount of pills Tim's been taking and we're hoping this makes him feel better.
For the most part, Tim's been using a cane instead of a walker and getting around quite well. He's been to church the last 3 weeks in a row and visits us at work a couple days a week for a few hours (just to see how things are going) and therapy 3 days a week. All of this sufficiently wears him out.
Right now, he and Zeke weigh about the same; we're working on Tim's appetite. He says he has none, so, he pretty much gets whatever he asks for (to eat).
Today we're going for routine blood tests and the next appt. with Larry is 10/13.

Now you're caught up: Hope you all have a great day!
Thank God for His amazing love and mercy,
Suzi

Hi Everyone,

Today Tim came to the shop for a few hours and ended up staying all day!! Wow! He's very tired and almost ready to go home now, but he did really well and helped out a bunch!
God has really proven His love for our family (as if He needed to).

Thursday the PT, Max, came over again and he'll be back Monday morning.

I think we're all feeling a little better and hopefully we'll have no more colds in our house for a while.

Thanks for taking the time to keep up with Tim's progress and of course for your prayers!
Talk to you soon,
Suzi

HOME AT LAST!

Hi Everyone!
Sorry it's been so long since I've written. (10 days)

Tim's home finally! On Sunday, a nurse came to the house to evaluate him before the physical therapist could come today, and everything seems to be moving along swimmingly! Now he has work to do according to the PT (Max is his name).

Now it seems the whole family has some sort of chest cold to deal with - that's making Tim really happy. Hee Hee Poor Timi Lynn, everyone's has blamed her and she's sick too.

It shouldn't be so long till the next posting, probably tomorrow.

Thanks for checking on us,
Suzi

Hello All,
Good news! Tim has walked 65' now with no rest or break! He's doing so well that they're looking to have him released a week early! Thursday, September 3rd is the goal date now. On Tuesday the 2nd, we have to be at the rehab at 7:00am so we can learn whatever it is they want to teach us and then a family conference with the doctors and physical therapists. It'll be great to have him home.
Thanks so much for your prayers! See, they really work!
P.S. Keep checking the blog, I'll keep writing.
Suzi

Hello,

Here's some good news for you: Yesterday, Tim walked the length of the gym using a walker! The gym is probably 30 ft. long & he did it twice (with a rest in the middle). The PT named Shauna told me that last night when I went to see Tim at dinner time. He's getting stronger every day. I can't wait to see what will happen next!

Happy Birthday to my dad, Lon Adams!

Talk to ya later,
Suzi

Good Morning Everyone,

This weekend Tim was looking great! The PT team & doctors are still looking to sending him home on 9/9. He's looking forward to that!

So far, he's been getting stronger everyday; working towards standing on his own & walking also. I watched him transfer from wheel chair to bed on Sunday by himself using a transfer board - it was a beautiful sight! It's amazing how much stronger he is in a week. God is good!

Thank you for sticking with us and for your prayers.
Suzi

Hello Everyone,
Well, we have a tentative goal date set for Tim to go home: September 9th, 2009. I'm not sure of the goals they want him to achieve before he leaves but we'll probably find out on the 3rd at our 'family conference'. Pretty sure also that he'll continue to have physical therapy on a daily basis at the same hospital (hopefully).

Last night, Tim looked the best I've seen him since the accident! He even smiles once-in-a-while now. Praise God for that!

This past week PT had him working with weights on his legs and upper body and standing & walking with the parallel bars. I think he over did some of the weights on his left quad muscle - lots of pain; hopefully that will heal this weekend so he can practice walking again next week.

Now, once again, you guys know what I know.
Thanks for your thoughts & prayers!
Suzi