May 8 7:30pm

Good Evening, Neil has had a good day. He has not been nauseated today. That in itself makes for a better day. Neil's leg continues to hurt from the surgery. With medication, the pain is becoming more manageable. How wonderful!!!!! The wound care folks came by and changed the dressing on Neil's abdomen. This wound is looking very good and is much smaller. The doctor came by and said he had called his associates at the UAB Trauma Center. This request for a second opinion regarding the treatment of Neil's leg has been cleared with the Center's Director. The doctor said this could be tomorrow, but his best guess is that it will be early next week. Neil will travel to Birmingham by ambulance. We do not know how long this will take. We anticipate a day or so. Please continue to pray for Neil's lungs and his leg.

Sue is almost home. She was moved today to John Knox Nursing Home to complete her rehab. According to Susan and Tommie Lee, Sue was welcomed with open arms. Sue knows many of the people and the staff and they know her. She was very, very happy to get in her room. She is going to get her hair done Monday. How fabulous. Please continue to keep her recovery in your prayers.

I visited with Shanna and her family for just a bit. Linda, Shanna's mom, had been up early to visit with Neil and DeAnn. Shanna has had a good day. Both physical and occupational therapy are working with her. Please continue to pray for Shanna's full recovery.

Last night I mentioned we had seen Cindy and that Scott was back in the hospital. Well, you all are just praying him home. He will probably be discharged late tonight or early in the morning. I said hello to him and I must say he looked great and certainly did not look like he was in the hospital. Of course, that is because Nurse Cindy takes such care of him. Please remember this family in your prayers as they travel home to complete Scott's recovery.

Please continue to pray for Martha Jean Davis. She is in ICU in Dothan following carotid artery surgery.

Thanks so very much for your love and prayers. We cannot wait until tomorrow.