Ron was able to walk three different times today and also enjoyed a shower this afternoon (with much assistance but I'm thrilled to say the hospital suite comes with a larger bathroom making it much easier on us!). I must say, I give a pretty great sponge bath, but nothing beats a good shower! Of course he's weaker than before he went home so once again requires the walker. It's all very taxing on him and he catnapped after each event; but that's ok; maybe soon he'll be able to do these things without taking naps in between.
Unfortunately, he got a little bit of a disappointment today. Dr. Shires was in and has decided to pencil in his surgery for the first week of June, barring anything that might come up that would tip their hand to where they feel they have to do it earlier. Ron has always felt it would take place in April, but since he has had a few little set-backs Dr. Shires says he feels better about doing it further out from his last surgery, which was Dec. 10. Textbook recommends anywhere from 3-6 months out and he doesn't want to go in and find out they wish they had waited longer. Ron understands this is best but June seems so far away! And I know he's also got in the back of his mind our niece, Lianna's, wedding in Tucson August 16 and being able to golf with all the guys while there! We missed the last family wedding...last December our nephew Davis married Ashley in Phoenix. He had planned to participate in some great golfing there as well!
Speaking of golf, mark your calendars for Friday, May 16. Ron's golfing cronies, my brother and our church, have put together a golf tournament for our benefit. Details to follow soon....if you would be interested in sponsoring a hole, playing in the event or helping in some other way, let me know and I'll pass your e-mail on to those in charge!
I'm sure it will be a busy weekend. Ryan's girlfriend, Stacee, arrives late tonight (actually her plane has been delayed and is now scheduled for 2AM!) She has interviews tomorrow and will look at housing possibilities for when she moves here mid April! We look forward to spending a good deal of time with all the kids. Can't wait to play games in our big, new room!
Love,
Christie
"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us." Romans 8:18
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