I haven't been able to see Pops since Wednesday, but mom says the past few days have been pretty good. He had a great visit with good buddy and fellow quad Jason Hall on Friday. Jason has always been a close family friend and now of course he and Pops are closer than ever. He is a great resource for our family and understands dad better than probably anyone. I see many shenanigans in their future....hopefully they can stay out of trouble.
Today dad had a good visit with Mike, Becky, and the grand kids. I guess Cole and Paige got to ride on Bapa's lap and cruise the halls. Even Mikey joined in the fun...I wish I could have seen all three of them on his lap...must have been pretty cute. Pops continues to enjoy his freedom and joined everybody for lunch in the cafeteria...more momentous than it sounds, of course. I know it must be tough for dad...he was always a hands-on grandpa, always with a kid in his arms. But I hope that he is learning to enjoy being a different kind of Bapa. He may not be able to hug and squeeze, but that doesn't mean they have to stop squeezin' him...
There is a specific prayer request we have...he has been feeling a lot of pain in his left arm, which is the arm that he has no movement in. He is able to pinch the fingers a little bit, but he can't lift the arm itself at all. But recently that left arm has been very sensitive...even when mom puts a blanket over it dad feels pain. This may or may not be a positive. It could be a sign that his nerves are growing back and he is regaining movement. Or it could mean nothing. No one can say for sure what it means, but we are praying it may be a sign that his left arm is waking up and there could be movement in the future. So if Pops comes to your mind, pray for his left arm!! Who knows what could happen?? Having left arm movement would be hugely beneficial for him...and at this point it seems to be good sign that he feels so much pain in it. We'll see...
He just finished his last round of antibiotics so we also pray that he remains healthy. It will be the true test to see if all the infections he's dealt with in the past are really gone. Let's pray they are.
Continued blessing, continued growth, continued prayers...God remains steadfast. To Him be the glory.
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TODAY IS 'P' DAY: PAT, PRAYERS, PINCHES, PAIN, PROGRESS. (I FEEL LIKE I WANNA' SAY 'POLLY PAIGE' NOW!!) :)
LOVE,
ARCH
We are praying for Pat and you all as you transition for his return home. Praise God for all of the improvements. Again, I laugh and cry when I read about how much progress he's made and how far he's come. God bless,
The Janchan Ladies
When my father became a quad, he was blessed with the ability to use his upper body (due to the location of the initial break is how they determine "quad or parapalegic"). Dad had severe pain or highly sensitive nerve endings in his legs. which after about 6months to a year- lessened tremendously and developed the ability to move his legs ! Keep the faith!! Love the Donners.
As we continue to pray we'll include Pat's left arm. Was great to run into your Mom in the cafeteria a couple of days ago. If I see your Dad there, I'm sure I won't be able to hold back the tears. Praise God for all he is doing for and through your family.
Jane Z.
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