Jeff's Journey will be a place where family and friends can come to get updates on our dad's condition and progress. We have a long road ahead of us and we hope that this blog can serve not only as a place for updates but also as a journal of strength and remembrance. We have faith in our Heavenly Father and his Son Jesus Christ and we know that through our faith and perseverance our dad will be healed. Though we have been told that the chances are slim (1 in 200,000) that our dad will walk again, we will be by his side to help him beat those odds. Our dad will make it through this challenging trial and we will be there to help him every step of the way! We love you DAD & GRANDPA!!

Sunday, November 15, 2015

Day 81, Thursday Nov. 12

Day 81, Thursday Nov. 12

Today started out like any other. Annette got to the hospital early to help Jeff get ready and eat breakfast. She commutes to the hospital every day and we are all looking forward to our dad being home instead! 

They worked outside on car transfers. The movements may be the same, but practice makes perfect and each time they get it right they gain a little more confidence in their abilities. 

Camille came to give Jeff a haircut! We are so grateful for her willingness to go to the hospital for our dad. She did an amazing job, as always. Her husband Mo also came to visit and spend time with Jeff and Annette. It was great for them to talk and catch up. 






Bad news today, Jeff has another UTI. He also tested positive for blood in his urine and an indicator for kidney stones. They did a CT scan to verify and we haven't heard back yet on the results. Jeff was started on the dreaded antibiotics again and we hope this is the last time for a long, long while! 

Robert and Julie Davis, old friends and neighbors, came by today. They are just one example of the great support system our mom and dad have outside of our family. The love and care shown by all of you is invaluable and we are so grateful for you! 

Josh Lloyd came for the evening so Annette could go home. Jeff says they looked online at mountain bikes for handicapped individuals and wheelchair carriers. He says time went by really fast, as it always does in the company of friends. 

While Jeff says he is a "big boy" and can spend a few hours in the evening alone, it is a great comfort for Annette when someone is there with him. It's much easier for her to leave and take care of herself when she knows Jeff isn't alone. We want to thank everyone who has volunteered to stay in the evenings with our dad, it helps in more ways than you will ever know! 

Please join us in praying that Jeff might kick this infection and keep it away. We see the Lord working in our lives every day and know that He hears us and will bless us if we keep the faith. 

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