May 14, 8:30 pm

Hey Folks, Still no news from UAB. The doctor said he was trying to get them, but we have not heard a word. Today has been a good day for Neil. Physical therapy came by and they worked on upper body strength. Neil has not been up at all since the surgery. We hope he will be able to sit up again soon. Dang it, Neil continues to be nauseated mostly in the mornings. The wound care folks came by and changed the dressing on his leg. They were not as pleased because there was evidence of tunneling and this could be due to further muscle loss. The wound vac is back on his leg and this will be changed again Friday unless Neil goes to UAB. If Neil goes, the wound vac on his leg will be removed so the doctors there can see everything. However, the wound vac on his abdomen will go as this wound will not be reviewed in Birmingham. We sure look forward to tomorrow. Please pray for Neil's leg.

Bonnie Porter is back home. She had the heart cath and there was one 95% blockage. This was corrected with a stint. Her heart had to be "shocked" back into rhythm. She will rest the rest of the week and plans to be back at work on Monday. Thanks to all of you for your prayers and please continue to pray for her recovery.

Janice Strickland saw the doctor yesterday and got a good report. He took the stitches out and she got a new leg brace. Please continue to pray for Janice's knee. (I am betting she will be on the golf course by the end of the summer.)

Linda, Shanna's mom, came by last night. She was smiling as she told us they took the trach from Shanna. Shanna is absolutely breathing on her own. Please pray for the full recovery of Shanna.

Thanks so very much for your love and support.