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This article was posted to Jayber on 4 July 2005 by to the following categories: Family.
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Today was the first day that Brian was out of Bed! The nurse, along with help from a few of us, lifted Brian from his hospital bed, to a wheelchair. We then then took him for a walk around the hospital and outside for some rays of sun.
This was great for Brian. He told me afterwards that he felt dizzy because he almost got too much fresh air, but that it felt good to get out and around, to smell different things, and to see some changing scenary.
It was good to see that his legs were alright even when the wheelchair would go over small bumps. Until now, they've been sensitive enough that it's painful to even lay a sheet over him.
The nurse said that Brian should ask to get out of his bed and in to that wheel chair once or maybe twice per day. This is a milestone in his recovery.
Tomorrow (Tuesday), Brian is going to have his skin grafting operation. I'm not sure as of the time. Please be in prayer for that as I think it will be one of his last surgeries.
Jill just called me and said that they came and got Brian for his surgery early this morning (before 8:00 AM) and that he rested “very well” last night.
One more update. Mom sent me an Email saying that last night, when the July-4th fireworks started, Brian could hear them. Jill rolled his bed closer to the window and they were able to watch them together from his room—right over the top of the Metrodome.
This will be a fourth of July I’l remember for a long time. Thanks you all for your prayers and support. It was indeed very good to see Brian actualy in a wheelchair and outside in the sun.
We are so glad we got the chance to see you this past weekend. We are glad to hear the recovery is going so well. Keep up the positive attitude and you will continue to be in our prayers.
12:00 PM - Surgery is over. He’s back in his room and eating ice chips. Some discomfort in left leg. Things went well.
Thank you for the daily updates. Good to be able to pray for specifics! Our oldest son was in HCMC Orthopedic unit, too and they were great. We heard they’re handing out cheese if you find your way to the exit! We keep praying for a full recovery!
Thinking of you and praying for you every day. Hope you are up and about very soon