Monday, July 27, 2009

Sorry about not having written a post in so long. I guess when things are going along more or less "normally", I don't think to post something.

Mark is doing very well. He still has the boot on his right foot and that should come off in a couple of weeks. He is walking on it in therapy and part of the day. He can remove it when he takes a shower. The incisions and holes are all healed and he tells me the scars are pretty cool. They were going to measure him today for the lift that they will have to add to his right shoe, but they didn't think it would be too big, only about an inch or so which is good. He is currently using a walker, but they are hoping to try a cane or crutches once the boot comes off and he has a chance to practice with just his new sneakers on.

He can transfer into his truck, so he and Jess have been able to go out to eat, shop and go to the movies on the weekend. This makes life more normal and breaks the monotony of the hospital.

We had a family conference last week and I participated by phone. The news was all very good. He continues to improve cognitively as well as physically. It was decided that he would remain in Tampa at the hospital until they have completed the Medical Evaluation Board to retire him from the military. This would eliminate the possibility of having to spend time at Fort Stewart. The doctor who starts the procedure will be in Tampa the first week in September when Rich and I are down there, so we will meet with her then and the rest of the team.

We are also hoping that Mark's promotion comes through by then and we can celebrate that. Jess's parents, Wayne and Irene, will be visiting Tampa the same week and we are really looking forward to seeing Irene again and meeting Wayne. Everyone, keep your fingers crossed that this promotion finally happens please!