January 19th

Well, Another day means more DRAMA!!!!!!

Sunday was interesting... When me and my family arrived to visit DJ after church, we were surprised to see that he was "missing". The nurse told us he was in transient from the hospital back to Health South. He had been there to get x-rays of his legs. I suppose this was ordered because he was dropped on the stretcher the other day on the way to Health South.
We had a nice visit, and DJ is finally ready to get started on the rehab. He will have to wait until Monday(today) to get the results of the x-rays before he can begin therapy. They just wanted to be sure nothing had been "shifted". Before I left, I promised to go see him Monday during visiting hours.


SO MONDAY IS HERE....

While making a trip to Panama City Beach... I get a phone call from mom. She told me that DJ was to be transferred form Panama City to Pensacola AGAIN for surgery. APPARENTLY.... his knee is not aligned with the rest of his leg, so surgery is needed to repair it before he can begin therapy. I guess it was a good thing that he was "dropped" the other day so they could find this problem before damage could be done. So more surgery and another long drive to Pensacola. I really hope that this will be the last one too.
I do remember the surgeon saying after DJ's first surgery that it was really difficult to line his up legs straight. He said it is not as difficult when one leg is broken, they can use the good leg to line them up properly, however, when both of the legs are broken, especially as DJ's were, it makes it really hard to line them perfectly. He did mention to me that DJ might have to have additional surgery. I was really hoping that he would be fine and not require more surgeries.
I think DJ was heartbroken at the prospect of more surgery and the recovery again. He just wants to walk again and be normal. HE is tired of being stuck in a bed 24/7. HE said to me that he has lost all sense of Independence and privacy. I think that is really hard on guys... especially the young ones.

So please pray for him as he will undergo surgery tomorrow and that his recovery will be a speedy one so he can return to Health South and begin therapy once again. And also remember my parents as they are following the transport van to the hospital to see that he gets settled tonight. After the last few experiences, we don't really trust anyone to ensure his safe arrival. Of course, we know that God is watching over us, but DJ has had some bad luck with every one of his transfers so far. Anyway, me and my sister will be unable to go to the hospital for the surgery as we had taken time off right after the accident. Rachel will be driving over tomorrow after she gets off of work and she will be staying with him for a while. Dad will have to come back tomorrow evening. He received word today that he is to fly out Wednesday afternoon to return to work in Australia. This will be hard for him since he will be gone for four weeks.

One of the bright spots in all of this ... DJ's lawyer was able to front them enough funds for Rachel to take a leave of absence from one of her jobs. She will not have to return for a month. I haven't spoken to her directly as to her 2nd job and what she will be working for them. I do believe her being at DJ's side will help him. He misses her when she has to leave to work.

Again, THANK YOU FOR ALL THE PRAYERS. I can't thank you enough.

I will post again tomorrow evening when I hear news of how he is doing after the surgery.