Well, another day is upon us. I woke up sore this morning and feel like my rehab is working. I had a note in my BLOG from a previous morning from someone I did not recognize. I found out at my rehab yesterday that this was my rehab specialist. He is a great guy who is helping me make progress. It feels good to know who thinks about me from time to time.
As for my replies from yesterday, Yes Janet I got your note and pictures. I guess I am to involved to reply. It was good to see what I am missing out on even I wish I wasn't. But I am happy to be alive and breathing! There was also a HB note in you reply for Betty. Sallie also set her one, too. The third note was from someone I have heard from in a long time. It was from Dianna, Sunny's mom and Jennifer and Jake's grandmother. It is good to hear from some old friends, too. Yes, I remember you, Dianna, even though it has been a long time since we saw each other. It is good to hear from you. Jenn and Jake both call me pretty regularly to check on me and Sunny came by after the wedding shower last Saturday. It was great to see her again and visit back some old times. I always had high thoughts of her and they are still valid today.
Betty and I had a good day yesterday. We went to eat some lunch and run some errands after that. It was a pretty good day for us both.
I was due a shipment of Imitrex on Monday or Tuesday and it never showed up. I realized this around 9:20PM last night that I did not have this. I tried to call Walgreen's and the message said they needed at least a hour to fill an refills. I know I would have a bad night without it, but did not see any way around it. My hero did!!! Betty got in the car and went to see them. About 10:10PM, she came back with my live-savers. She got 4 pills SOMEHOW with out waiting an hour. Therefore, I slept good last light as my headache less nights go!!! Her birthday and she does this for ME. Does anyone else see why she is so important in my life!!!
Herb is getting better every day. Thanks for all of your prayers for such a nice person.
Love to all how read this and may God be there when you need him.
Mark Thursday morning 11/8
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Nov 7 and the good and the bad...
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 7. This is a great day because this is the day my wonderful wife was born. This makes is special to us! I am here today because of HER. That is part of why she is my world!! Wish her a happy birthday!!!
I took my Imitrex last night before laying down and had no headache. It has been a while since I had one because of this new change I have made. I can live with this. I don't sleep as well as I used to but I think the medicine is doing this. I can live that way. My rehab must be working. I am so sore this morning that I can barely move. My back is in pain with every move. I will tell them at rehab today that we may be over doing this a little bit. It is becoming a struggle to get out of bed in the mornings. Once I get moving around, the pain will get better, but will still be there. I am doing better on the stairs right now. I go up much faster than I did when I started out. I used to do these steps one at a time, but now I do a new one which each foot. It takes a lot of upper body help, but it's coming along. Down is a little harder. I lead with my right foot going down and can do a few with my left foot, but right hip does not like it. A little bit of pain with each one, but it will come. A little pain means I am making progress on my muscles.
Thanks for the card in the mail Nora (wonderful cousin). It means a lot to know you are watching out for me. And also, thanks for the key notes in the BLOG from several key people. One was from Sallie Keaton, here in town and one from another special cousin, Karen, that also meant a lot, too. Thanks, for being there, for support. These mean so much, too. There was one in there that I don't remember who it is. My mind does not work as well as it used to. I am sure I know it, but can't figure out who it is and it was not signed. (Someone picking on my weaker mind, huh?)
All is good today. My God be with you when you need Him.
Love to all.
Mark
I took my Imitrex last night before laying down and had no headache. It has been a while since I had one because of this new change I have made. I can live with this. I don't sleep as well as I used to but I think the medicine is doing this. I can live that way. My rehab must be working. I am so sore this morning that I can barely move. My back is in pain with every move. I will tell them at rehab today that we may be over doing this a little bit. It is becoming a struggle to get out of bed in the mornings. Once I get moving around, the pain will get better, but will still be there. I am doing better on the stairs right now. I go up much faster than I did when I started out. I used to do these steps one at a time, but now I do a new one which each foot. It takes a lot of upper body help, but it's coming along. Down is a little harder. I lead with my right foot going down and can do a few with my left foot, but right hip does not like it. A little bit of pain with each one, but it will come. A little pain means I am making progress on my muscles.
Thanks for the card in the mail Nora (wonderful cousin). It means a lot to know you are watching out for me. And also, thanks for the key notes in the BLOG from several key people. One was from Sallie Keaton, here in town and one from another special cousin, Karen, that also meant a lot, too. Thanks, for being there, for support. These mean so much, too. There was one in there that I don't remember who it is. My mind does not work as well as it used to. I am sure I know it, but can't figure out who it is and it was not signed. (Someone picking on my weaker mind, huh?)
All is good today. My God be with you when you need Him.
Love to all.
Mark
Monday, November 5, 2007
Nov. 5 and moving in right direction
It is Monday morning and all is well. I took my Imitrex before I laid down last night and got ANOTHER night that was headache free. Rehab still has me sore. I think I am going in the right direction, but moving is more difficult than before. I woke up and my lower back is sore and both shoulders are a little sore, too. I must be making progress for this to happen. Right???
Yesterday was not a good day. Breanna borrowed Tiffaney's truck for the night and woke up and someone had taken a knife to two tires. There is no call for someone to act this way, but some people don't know right from wrong or what I would do to then if I caught them doing something like this. Just what we needed was another $225 thrown away one something like this!!! Tiff had to drive back to San Marcos without a spare and will go and get this fixed today. There were no problems on this trip home, so everything will go just fine.
We got a call last night from Betty's Mom. She wished me well and also told me Herb is getting better every day. They are supposed to move him to another facility today to start his rehab sessions. This was great news for me to hear. I am sure Margie and the kids are all feeling better over this, too. Great people like Herb deserve to recover fully. Herb and I may be brother in laws through marriage, but we have always been closer than this. I could not love him any more than I do! He is one of those kind of people and a strong family around him for support! Go Herb!!!
That kind of raps up my feelings for today. May God be with you today and tomorrow for any occasion that He is needed. Don't be afraid to ask Him for help and support. God comes through in many, many ways and will be there for you if needed! These are the things He did for me. So many people helped bring Him into my life by asking and praying and I am alive today because of it!!! Thanks for this from ME!!!
I love you all so much!
Mark 11/5/07
Yesterday was not a good day. Breanna borrowed Tiffaney's truck for the night and woke up and someone had taken a knife to two tires. There is no call for someone to act this way, but some people don't know right from wrong or what I would do to then if I caught them doing something like this. Just what we needed was another $225 thrown away one something like this!!! Tiff had to drive back to San Marcos without a spare and will go and get this fixed today. There were no problems on this trip home, so everything will go just fine.
We got a call last night from Betty's Mom. She wished me well and also told me Herb is getting better every day. They are supposed to move him to another facility today to start his rehab sessions. This was great news for me to hear. I am sure Margie and the kids are all feeling better over this, too. Great people like Herb deserve to recover fully. Herb and I may be brother in laws through marriage, but we have always been closer than this. I could not love him any more than I do! He is one of those kind of people and a strong family around him for support! Go Herb!!!
That kind of raps up my feelings for today. May God be with you today and tomorrow for any occasion that He is needed. Don't be afraid to ask Him for help and support. God comes through in many, many ways and will be there for you if needed! These are the things He did for me. So many people helped bring Him into my life by asking and praying and I am alive today because of it!!! Thanks for this from ME!!!
I love you all so much!
Mark 11/5/07
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Saturday, Nov. 3 Update
Well it is Saturday night and all is well. I woke up this morning hurting in places that usually don't hurt, but rehab is giving me a work out to remember! I had a good work out on Friday and all the girls were home that night. After playing dominoes until late, we finally went to bed. It was already late, so I took my Imitrex before laying down and went all night without a headache. I may start doing this more often. It sure beats waking up and dealing with the pain. I went to Matt's soccer game today. I had a good drive there and back home as he played across town. Then I went to Megan's wedding shower for a quick visit with some people I had not seen in a while. It felt good to see these people again, though. Later this evening, I took Megan home and help her carry in her new gifts from this shower. By the time I got home, I was sore even more. Long days do this to me now. I guess my body sitting in the hospital bed for 3 months did not do me much good, but I am alive to talk about. This is good news.
I was glad to hear the news about my brother in law, Herb. His recover will take him awhile to come back, but he is one of those that deserves it. A great guy like this needs all we can give him. To see how Betty reacts to this is weird. Her sister is going through a lot of the same feelings the Betty dealt with on me. Knowing Margie like I do, she could use the help God will provide her. She deserves his help as she is one of the good ones that I have always loved since we met so many years back. They have three great kids that were half grown when I met them. I always told Betty that this is how I want my kids to be like. We did our best to make this happen, too. Herb and Margie were a fine example of what good parents are and we tried to follow their strong actions. My kids are as good as they are today because of these examples. I thank Marge and Herb for teaching us how to do this. Great people show you right from wrong!
I love all of you that read this and wish God's will and ways towards each of you.
Mark 11/3/07
I was glad to hear the news about my brother in law, Herb. His recover will take him awhile to come back, but he is one of those that deserves it. A great guy like this needs all we can give him. To see how Betty reacts to this is weird. Her sister is going through a lot of the same feelings the Betty dealt with on me. Knowing Margie like I do, she could use the help God will provide her. She deserves his help as she is one of the good ones that I have always loved since we met so many years back. They have three great kids that were half grown when I met them. I always told Betty that this is how I want my kids to be like. We did our best to make this happen, too. Herb and Margie were a fine example of what good parents are and we tried to follow their strong actions. My kids are as good as they are today because of these examples. I thank Marge and Herb for teaching us how to do this. Great people show you right from wrong!
I love all of you that read this and wish God's will and ways towards each of you.
Mark 11/3/07
Friday, November 2, 2007
News on Herb Bradley
I got good news today about my brother in-law Herb Bradley. He is doing much better. They have his seizures under control and he was moved out of ICU today. He his having some trouble getting his body to do what his mind wants his body to do. And he is having difficulty getting words out. They are hoping to transfer him some time next week to an acute care facility so that he can start rehabilation. I know what my sister and her family are going thru right now. It hits kinda close to home and makes me think about Mark and what I went thru with him. Thank you for keeping me and my family in your prayers. I would really appreciate it if you have a minute for an extra prayer or two, to send some their way down in Tampa. We love you all.
Friday, Nov.2 and my daily update
Well, it's Friday and all is well, I guess. My rehab yesterday went well. I did exercises that moved muscles that needed to be worked. I woke up this morning and was sore all over. I guess this is good to get these muscles working, but I am supposed to hurt like this? Just getting up and moving hurts but that tells me I am OK. I looked back at some BLOGs and I had an out friend that I have not talked to in years send a comment. I am going to send him an e-mail so he knows that I saw it. These comments are always good to hear.
My headache last night was another one of the severe ones that last about 35-40 minutes before the Imitrex knocked it out. Once it disappeared, I went back to sleep for the rest of the night. ONE PER NIGHT IS ALWAYS GOOD!!
I have another rehab session today. I want another day like yesterday! I can stand a little pain the next day to let me know I am making progress. We never heard from the doctor about my suction pump but Betty said the skin color looks better and I am not having to carry this pump everywhere. People at soccer practice made several comments about how my walk was improving now that I am without the walker. So, this is great news to me. I still have my limp on my right leg, but doctor says this is normal with the damage I did to that pelvis. He said it will go away over time. Come on Nov. 26th. I can hardly wait for this next surgery to come and go so life can go back to what I call "normal"
Life is good and life is great. May God be with you today and every other day you need him as he has been there for me. Love to you all. You all me the world to me!!
Mark 11/02/07
My headache last night was another one of the severe ones that last about 35-40 minutes before the Imitrex knocked it out. Once it disappeared, I went back to sleep for the rest of the night. ONE PER NIGHT IS ALWAYS GOOD!!
I have another rehab session today. I want another day like yesterday! I can stand a little pain the next day to let me know I am making progress. We never heard from the doctor about my suction pump but Betty said the skin color looks better and I am not having to carry this pump everywhere. People at soccer practice made several comments about how my walk was improving now that I am without the walker. So, this is great news to me. I still have my limp on my right leg, but doctor says this is normal with the damage I did to that pelvis. He said it will go away over time. Come on Nov. 26th. I can hardly wait for this next surgery to come and go so life can go back to what I call "normal"
Life is good and life is great. May God be with you today and every other day you need him as he has been there for me. Love to you all. You all me the world to me!!
Mark 11/02/07
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Nov. 1 and all is well... Mark
I have not put anything in since Tuesday (10/30), so I will update for both days. Tuesday night went OK. I had one headache around 11PM and it was one of the ones that does not fade easily. It was more severe than normal and lasted about 35 to 40 minutes or so. After the medicine took it out, I slept through the night with out any other problems.
Last night (Wednesday), I was waiting to get me dressing checked and changed out. I fell asleep on the couch. I woke up around 11PM and Betty was still up, too. She took me in and changed my bandage and will I was laying there, a headache felt like it was coming. The moving upstairs and getting ready for bed may have help pass it off, but I took my Imitrex before laying down because I knew it would be right back. It never did come back. This was a headache free night thanks to the medicine. I get a nights sleep and still woke up tired and sore. All the moving around I did yesterday (lunch with some co-workers, driving to Walmart for a few items, etc.) may be part of this. I start my rehabilitation at 10AM today so this will push me toward recovery.
Yesterday, the nurse came by the house to check my wound and bandage. She said it looked good and was signing me off as complete for them to check it. She was instructed to check me out as complete by her company if all was good. Betty had taken my vacuum pump off that morning so she could see everything fine. She asked some questions about general health and this pump. The pump runs all the time, but because the infection is down, it does not get much in it. She is going to ask the doctor if we can get off of it and go to a better bandage. This pump has got my skin red from being on all the time and pulling my blood up to the skin. This was am excellent idea for me if this bandage will work out right. She said it will need to be changed every day instead of two days like it was, but it my wound gets better, I am in favor of this. Not having to carry this pump around with hose every where would be a lot easier if it works. I am down to 3 1/2 weeks until my surgery is scheduled and getting excited about it. This will be another step towards my recovery and if the infection is under control, I should be quick to respond. Doctor said a couple of days and I will be moving forward again! If the infection is bad, the plastic surgeon may take longer to finish, but only time will tell at that point.
I will talk to the doctor the day of surgery to get an estimate on recovery. My goal is to get back up and moving forward as quickly as possible. I want to get back to work and pick up where my life should be. My boss said that we can work around my injuries until I am fully healed up, too. I would like to be back in December if possible. That is my goal to work towards and my rehab will help me make it!
Good wishes to all and let God be there for you as he has with me. The prayer support groups that have been started by so many people in so many different places have help me in a lot of ways and I want to thanks ALL of you for this support!
Love to all, Mark
Last night (Wednesday), I was waiting to get me dressing checked and changed out. I fell asleep on the couch. I woke up around 11PM and Betty was still up, too. She took me in and changed my bandage and will I was laying there, a headache felt like it was coming. The moving upstairs and getting ready for bed may have help pass it off, but I took my Imitrex before laying down because I knew it would be right back. It never did come back. This was a headache free night thanks to the medicine. I get a nights sleep and still woke up tired and sore. All the moving around I did yesterday (lunch with some co-workers, driving to Walmart for a few items, etc.) may be part of this. I start my rehabilitation at 10AM today so this will push me toward recovery.
Yesterday, the nurse came by the house to check my wound and bandage. She said it looked good and was signing me off as complete for them to check it. She was instructed to check me out as complete by her company if all was good. Betty had taken my vacuum pump off that morning so she could see everything fine. She asked some questions about general health and this pump. The pump runs all the time, but because the infection is down, it does not get much in it. She is going to ask the doctor if we can get off of it and go to a better bandage. This pump has got my skin red from being on all the time and pulling my blood up to the skin. This was am excellent idea for me if this bandage will work out right. She said it will need to be changed every day instead of two days like it was, but it my wound gets better, I am in favor of this. Not having to carry this pump around with hose every where would be a lot easier if it works. I am down to 3 1/2 weeks until my surgery is scheduled and getting excited about it. This will be another step towards my recovery and if the infection is under control, I should be quick to respond. Doctor said a couple of days and I will be moving forward again! If the infection is bad, the plastic surgeon may take longer to finish, but only time will tell at that point.
I will talk to the doctor the day of surgery to get an estimate on recovery. My goal is to get back up and moving forward as quickly as possible. I want to get back to work and pick up where my life should be. My boss said that we can work around my injuries until I am fully healed up, too. I would like to be back in December if possible. That is my goal to work towards and my rehab will help me make it!
Good wishes to all and let God be there for you as he has with me. The prayer support groups that have been started by so many people in so many different places have help me in a lot of ways and I want to thanks ALL of you for this support!
Love to all, Mark
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