[Jim Robinson]

Thank you all very much for your prayers and well wishes. They're very much appreciated.

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):

[BykrBayb]

Good bless you, Jim. You are such an inspiration to me.

[SunkenCiv]

Nice to see you more up and about!

[Right Wing Vegan]

Loud and earnest prayers for your recovery, Sir.

[SunkenCiv]

I just pulled the browser into the larger monitor, read the shirt, love it!

[Rusty0604]

Gl3d you enjoyed the outdoors! 💕

[Albion Wilde]

Thanks so much for the update and the pix, guys!

All good news — we’re cheering you on to full recovery, with the help of God!

PS
Check out the white beard look... very distinguished!

[markman46]

🙏 for your continued progress

[Beowulf9]

Boy I’m glad you pulled through this. Long haul but man, have you got grit!

[frank ballenger]

So glad to hear continuing good news.
All glory to God.

Know we are all thinking of you.
As has been said Chris is a fine son. A blessing.

You continue to inspire us in these trying times and you can depend on us to never——ever-—give up the fight.
This is our country.

Prayers up.

[Kitty Mittens]

Great News! Thank you for the Update and Pics!

(((((Loving, Heartfelt Prayers Ascending)))))

[DoodleBob]

God bless you.

[Ronaldus Magnus]

Thank you for the update. My family is still praying daily for you by name for your full recovery. May God bless you and heal you.

[Williams]

God Bless you and thank you for including us all on the road to your recovery. We have the greatest respect for your resilience, and we all are indebted to you for creating this Free Republic family.

[Billthedrill]

OMG! The Boss is back! Well, here we are, a quarter century into it, and maybe this Internet thing will turn into something after all. I must have that t-shirt! God bless you, Jim!

[Big Red Badger]

May God Bless you Jim and the Healing
Touch of our Lord Jesus bring a Peace that passes All understanding.
.
Thank-you Jim for
FREEREPUBLIC.

[Flaming Conservative]

Jim, may the Lord supply you with grace, mercy, health and abundance in body, soul and spirit, in the the mighty Name of Jesus, amen.

[Bikkuri]

Very good to hear! We are all looking forward to get back to business here 😉

[OneVike]

My prayers continue for you brother. I totally understand your trials. My wife has dealt with them for years, my prayers for you t continue the healing process, and to keep up your good attitude.

[Songcraft]

God bless you Jim.

Thanks for sharing the pictures.   It is great to see you getting out again into the healing power of nature, with sunshine and fresh air.

Here's a link for a hymn you might like:   "Near to the Heart of God".

Praying for you and for your family.

[Mozzafiato]

I love good news updates and this was certainly a good one. Glad you were able to get out into the nice weather for a couple of days and continue to be on the mend. Best wishes.