6 Weeks

We are now 6 weeks past the accident (as of Tuesday, that is). We saw Dr. Morvant yesterday. He said everything is healing pretty well, but still has a way to go. He does not want any weight on his leg or arm for another month. We were really hoping for an "OK, " but instead were told we were goign to have two surgeries first. Daniel needs surgery for carpal tunnel on each hand. He will have his first surgery on Tuesday. This is be for the right hand. Two weeks later, he goes in for the left hand. He is expecing Daniel to make as full of a recovery as possible with the extent of his injuries, but it will take 6 months to a year of healing and therapy.

The blood drive is this Saturday from 7:30-12:00. Thanks for all of you who already gave and those of you who are planning to come.

Wesley's Birthday

We had Wes's 5th birthday party Sunday! We kept it rather small, but he had loads of fun!

One Month

I know I have been a blog slacker - not that I have a reason or anything. Actually, to say that one month has past since the accident, we are much better off than I thought we might have been. Daniel is doing very well. He is still receiving therapy daily through home health. He is feeling pretty good and taking pain medicine less frequently than before (always a good sign).

He is trying to get out as much as possible, even coming to Wesley's game today. Our other outings are usually around doctor's appointments, though. We did get to go see April and Heath and their new baby Harrison as we went for an appointment in the hospital (sorry I forgot my camera for this one). Congrats on your third.

He went to Dr. Cowen this week. He has a moderately severe case of carpel tunnel in each hand and damage to his ulnar nerve in his elbow. Hopefully the last will get better on his own, but he will have to have surgery for the carpel tunnel.

The boys are all sleeping at the house tonight. It is easier for them to all be home on the weekends since we are not so rushed to get up and go. We may try starting to let one of the twins sleep this week (switching nights between the two boys). Having them here over the weekend reminds me of how much it will be, but I am ready to get back to a "normal routine."

Below are pictures from the past week. Enjoy!

Saturday Night

Game #2

Camden went out for the "coin toss."

Go Wes!!! He kicked the ball all the way to the goal, but it was blocked.
Wes is number two, but the blond hair is probably easier to spot.
By all means, he wanted to play goalie, but the ball never came by him, and he got pretty bored.

Last Saturday night with the boys

Last Saturday the boys all spent the day as Aunt Kristen came visit (sorry I don't have a better picture-I didn't take too many with any of us in it). She is moving to Tampa with the Air Force.

Mom was coming get the boys after taking MawMaw eat out, but a quick phone call changed that. Dad, Kirby, and Unclu Bryon went to the camp. Unclu Bryon was thrown off the 4-wheeler and an abulance had to come get him and bring him to Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge, an hour away. After a few scary hours, things began to improve. He is now home awaiting neck surgery in a week and a half.

So of course the joke came that these things always happen in three's; what would it be? We had forotten about alex coming to emergancy. Well, Glenn, baby Glenn that is, was rushed to emergancy Tuesday night. A stool had fallen on his toe and he needed stitches. So I think we are well over our share for now.

Last Week's Soccer Game

Blood Drive

It is almost a month since Daniel's accident. In so many ways it seems like yesterday, but then in other ways it seems longer. I would not have thought he would have been doing this well by this point. We go to Dr. Morvant in 2 weeks and will see if he will be able to start using his arm.

We do FINALLY have the blood drive set up. It was hard scheduling. Actually, my mom did it all - thank you!

When? Saturday, October 25 (morning)

Where? Glenn and Becky's house (my parents)

for directions call or email me

This will go to replace the blood that Daniel took. If you know anyone in the area, please ask them to come and give!