Hitching a ride out of Craig for the day, Jim and Janelle were able to head back up to Erie to celebrate a belated Christmas for a few hours. There were plenty of distractions today and it was probably a good feeling to have the routine broken up. The week ahead will surely present plenty of new challenges with some doctors' appointments and continued rehab.
Jimmy is still being restricted by doctor's orders in his upper body to allow time for the vertebrae to fuse. Although it can take bone up to twelve weeks to fully heal, they are hoping for less restrictions in the next three weeks. For now, Jimmy can only lift 25 -50% of his body weight with his upper body. What that means is no transfers where he would have to do most of the work using his arms and core (chair to car, etc.) This is frustrating, because Jimmy is ready to work hard and there is only so much he can do at this point to improve. Both legs are getting stronger and he is getting more and more movement every day on the left. This continues to be great news.
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So glad you were able to spend time with your family. Keep working hard and my 2010 be a great year for you and your family, Jimmy.
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I guess my first post did not get posted. Me and the world of tech sometimes does not work. We are so proud of all of you, Jimmy, Janelle and Luke. You have taken the "Bull" by the horn. I know this has been tuff. Keep up working. Only wish we could be there to help out. Our love and prayers are with you all the time. Love Kaye and Tom
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