"It is good to give thanks to the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High; to declare Your loving kindness in the morning and Your faithfulness every night."  Ps 92: 1-2

Just a quick up date

Nathan is still in Ham General on the BTU which is on the third floor, this unit was supposed to be moved on Friday for construction, but due to an overwhelming number of patients needing beds, the unit has not been moved.  So Yes Nathan is still on the third floor and awaiting transfer to the Henderson Hospital for rehab.  This move hopefully will take place with in the next week as we are still awaiting doctors to sign off on Nate. 

Some exciting news!! Nate stood for the first time this past Wed, Thurs, Fri, and Mon.  He stood with assistance of physio (holding his knee and foot) and a nurse at his side in case he fell and a walker to hold on to.  Nate was able to stand up to 45 seconds.  This is a huge accomplishment for some one who has an above knee amputation and a lot of muscle removed from his right leg and arm.  Many of the nurses came into see Nate in action when he stood.  It was exciting but also a reality check for Nate as to how far he has to go yet to regain strength.  All in all we are excited to see the progress.
Tomorrow morning (Jan 12) Nate will be going for a cardiac test (heart) to make sure his heart  is strong enough to endure extensive rehab.  This test take anywhere from 4-6 hours.  If he does well on this test then he will be cleared to go up to the Henderson.  The only wait then will be, waiting for a bed to open up!  This rehab, we have been told is very extensive, and we have been warned that Nate will need A LOT of sleep, including naps.  How often he has physio and what kind of physio we do not know, but we have been told it is a 4 week program and then hopefully he will be able to go home.  Once home he will need to go back and forth to the General for outpatient rehab, for amputation and prosthetic rehab.  But we are just excited to think that Nate, the LORD willing, will be able to go home in 4-5 weeks.  That being said, I hope to move home with the kids in the next 2 weeks if possible (if all the renos get finished :) )

The LORD has brought us down this path and we are thankful for all He has graciously provided us with. Thankful for all you have done for us, your continued prayers, help and assistance.  Please  continue to remember us in your prayers.