[JustAmy]

Jim Update #3 ....

As someone said, Jim had lots of visitors today. I will try not to repeat what others have said.

I stopped by the PO and picked up a card to deliver to Jim.

PrissyMissy and I were getting on the elevator as Notpoliticallycorewrecked was getting off. She advised me that Jim was having tummy problems.

Marissa walked into Jim's room in front of me and Jim's eyes lit up as he said Well hi there Marissa. I think the first thing she asked was if it hurt when they cut his leg off. She and Jim talked some while Syncro told me who had sent the beautiful new bouquet and the delicious "edible arrangement". Jim said he had some fruit earlier and then offered some to us. Well .... she took him up on that offer. She ate 3 strawberries, some grapes and a piece of cantaloupe. Then she visited with Syncro while I talked to Jim.

Chris stayed with Jim last night. Jim said he and Chris sat up late eating some of the goodies that were packed in the gift bag from MamaBear and JKphoto. Chris gave Jim a shave this morning. He no longer looks like a grizzly bear. ;^ )

Jim said the only problem he is having is with his tummy and some phantom feeling in his former leg. He told me his toes were hurting as he grinned that huge grin. Then later, he said ohhh, my toe hurts. I asked if he was talking about the big black toe and he grinned again as he said "yeahhh, thats the one.

The discharge nurse came in and asked questions about equipment that he had at home. Jim assured her that he had everything he needed except a portable potty with a drop down arm. He told her that he is ready to go home. She said she would check with the docs.

Then a mental health person came in and talked to Jim. Jim told him the same thing ..... 'I would rest much better in my own bed'. He asked about pain medication and Jim told them he had no pain, except a little tenderness at the wound site.

The home health nurse will continue to come to the house to check the dressings and to monitor his blood sugar.

Jim volunteered to come in everyday if he needed to but please let him go home. Poor Guy.

When I got home, I called to see if Jim was still in the hospital. He said the word is Maybe Tomorrow.

I told Jim that I would check with the mail room tomorrow to see how they handle mail that arrives after he is discharged.

I couldn't decide which picture to post and Marissa wasn't much help ... she thinks Jim looks so cute in both. So you get both!!

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[indcons]

BUMP and thanks for sharing the photos

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Thanks for the update, JA!
Jim, you look GREAT!
Prayers continue for you, Boss!
*HUG*

[tubebender]

Thanks Amy for the updates on our Fearless Leader. You're looking good Jim and you have my permission to go home...

[PGalt]

Thanks for the ping, Amy. GRRRRREAT pics! WOOOOHOOOO Jim & Marissa!

[Free ThinkerNY]

Still praying for you, Jim. God bless you. It’s great to see the pictures. Thanks, JustAmy for the update.

[Brad’s Gramma]

WOWOWOWOOWWOWOWOOWOWOOWWW!!!!!

Amy, Marissa...thank you!!!

Please Lord, continue to heal Jim...please let this be a turning point for his health...

[Billthedrill]

Hey Jim! Who's yer girlfriend? ROTFLMAO!

A BTT for the night crew...

[Fiddlstix]

Thank you Amy. Very nice pictures.

Jim: Yer lookin' good. Ya take care uv yerself now, ya hear?
We'uns is all still prayin' fer ya.

[MEG33]

I like both! So happy Marissa was with you..That smile would cheer me even with a tummy ache..I know how much he wants to be home..Prayers the tummy gets better before he leaves.***HUGS***

[La Enchiladita]

AAAWWWWWWWW....... Jim and Prissy Missy:):)
I know he was thrilled to see her come in. How sweet that you brought her, Amy.

Home health care is a good way to go, if he’s ready. In addition to the nurse, I would expect a PT (physical therapist)? Just being nosy here:)

[The Spirit Of Allegiance]

Then a mental health person came in and talked to Jim

Awshucks, Jim, you ain't no dad-burned Liberal. Send that head-caser down the hall to hep out someone who reads the Arianna Hepatitis Post or DU.

[roamer]

Thank you Amy.

It sounds like you and Marissa had a very nice visit. These are both very nice pictures.

Thank you for all of your updates. I’m going to say good night now.

[SeaBiscuit]

Thankyou JustAmy for the update and pics.. Jim is looking good, I hope he’s feeling that way too...just wait til that ol appetite comes back..then the real strength will return. Continued prayers.. ..God Bless Jim and family.

[Katarina]

Thank you for the update and the photos. That wonderful smile you have Jim is an answer to prayers.

[Shelayne]

How sweet!

Thanks for all the updates on Jim. I add my prayers for Jim’s recovery. I am grateful for such a loving and merciful God. He is soooo good.

It is great to see Jim sitting up and smiling with so many loved ones around. I think it is just heartwarming to see so many FReepers lifting JimRob in prayer in this one thread.

What the HECK is wrong with this monitor? It gets all fuzzy sometimes...

[STARWISE]

Looking absolutely fantastic!
Praise God for His mercy .. Jim,
you’ll be home soon. So great to
see your smiling face.

Keep up the great work and know
that our prayers continue.

Thanks so much, Amy ... what a
wonderful visit. God Bless such
great FRiends.

[Judith Anne]

What great photos! Okay, I am praying Jim can go home Tuesday. Thank you, Amy, for your faithful updates, they help me know what to pray for.

[OKIEDOC]

Excellent news and thanks for the update.

[brityank]

Thank you both so much for sharing the pictures, glad Jim is looking chipper!

[PA Engineer]

The discharge nurse came in and asked questions about equipment that he had at home. ... He told her that he is ready to go home. She said she would check with the docs.

Hope he gets home soon. I am happy Jim had good care at the VA, however the sooner he can get home the less chance of picking up something else from the hospital. Just get well soon.