I'm doing a lot better now. The healing is almost complete. New tissue has filled in the pressure sore and a layer of skin has covered over it. They've also removed the catheter I've been using the last several months, and I'm feeling a lot better.
It's still painful to sit in my chair, but I'm trying to spend more time in it as each day goes by. In fact, with the recent warm weather, Chris got the RV out of storage and we went camping for a couple of days. Woo hoo!! First camping trip in over 3 years! We enjoyed it very much, but Chris was exhausted by the time we got home and unloaded. I spent about 12 hours in my chair on the last day of our trip, which was too much. My butt and my back were both pretty sore by the time I got home and in bed.
I'm still spending most of my time in bed. When I am in my chair, my hands and arms are still too weak to use the keyboard, so I'm still using the speech recognition software. Chris is typing this in for me.
All in all though, the recovery is continuing. I'm hoping it won't take too much longer until, God willing, I'm back on my feet again.
The nursing supervisor came in today and has discharged me. So we're now on our own. Prayers up.
Here are a few pics from our camping trip to Casa de Fruta (about 2 hours from our house):
Glad you are recovering. PRAYERS still outgoing as your journey continues! Blessings! It’s good you were able to get out for a couple days too!Keep us updated!
LEX
Prayers
Thanks for sharing.
Bless you Jim and your loved ones.
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God bless you!
Enjoy every day (as we all should endeavor)
Recovery in Progress, and that’s a helluva Camping Trip!
Thank you sir!
WoooHooo Jim,pray for you everyday.Now let’s pray for your arms and hands.
All the best for you, Sir, and may He, who watches over us, help you and bless you and all your dear ones.
Amen.
Jim,
You’re real trooper! Hang in there. Love the photos!
PRayers up for you, glad to hear you are doing better and are able to get out camping for a few days.
It looks like a beautiful area.
Looks like you have to get up to your fighting weight.
PRayers up for your son, what a gift you have in him.
Thank him for us for being such a dedicated son and caretaker, you are truly blessed to have him.
Thank you again for FR, keeping some of us sane one day at a time.
Stay safe and God Bless.
Thanks for the update, Jim. It’s great to hear that your health is improving and you enjoyed a nice getaway!
Praying now that you continue to feel stronger. 🙏
Looking Good Jim!
God is good Jim. The pictures are great!
Amazing. That’s all I am saying:). You and Chris are forever fighting the good fight: Our country, your health, your emotions…and you both keep going. Thank you, good sir. May God bless you abundantly.
Nice to see you are out in the sun, Shipmate...Continued best wishes...
Continued prayers for you and your health JR!
John 14:6
Wow! Great update! Impressive camping trip! I will pray ❤️
I also pray for your healing and health, holding you in light and love.
And may your joys bring you healing...
God bless you, Jim. You’re working so hard at getting well. You have my prayers added to so many others for your recovery. Big hugs for all you do and all you are. XOXO, SueRae
..an American hero 🙏
MAGA on!