Tuesday, July 1, 2008

GREAT NEWS 7/1/08

Good afternoon everybody,

Sorry I didn't post yesterday, the reception here isn't that great for the internet, DeAnn and I were slacking also. The great news is I'm going home tomorrow and will be doing out-patient starting next week. We are very excited but we also know I have a long way to go. We will find out my schedule for next week tomorrow. Therapy yesterday and today went very well, I can almost tell daily my strength is coming back. It's not just my strength, but also my endurance that I'm trying to restore. This afternoon in PT we practiced transferring into Mom's car and it went very well and was surprising fairly easy. I cannot say it enough, thanks for all the thoughts and prayers. I probably here it once a day that somebody can't start their day before first checking the blog. That means so much. I guess i'll quit posting when ya'll tell me to. I'll talk later.

Fins up,
JR

23 comments:

Anonymous said...

PRASIE THE LORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I AM SO HAPPY FOR ALL OF YOU.
DEBRA NICHOLSON

Anonymous said...

Don't even consider stopping the blog unless you want Retta (who)calling your house daily or your mom's. The news just keeps getting better and better and we know you are going to do great with outpatient therapy. Keep up the good work,,,and the blog!!
Henri

Anonymous said...

Neil,
Don't you dare stop the blog. I'm one of the one's that starts and ends my day with you. I'd miss you little buddy. I'm so proud of you, I know I'm repeating myself but I can't stress it enough. You are awesome. I feel like I've gotten to know you so much better by sharing this experience with you. Give your Dad my love and please know that I continue to pray for you and the rest of your awesome family.
Love you sweetie, keep smiling,
Lynn

Anonymous said...

Yipee!!!! Did you think this day would ever come?!? I'm so happy for all of you. Prayers are answered always and sometimes the answer is YES. You get a great, big YES!

Anonymous said...

O Happy Day! This is much better than the Yankees winning the World Series, Bama Winning the National Championship, an ice cold Pepsi, and Bob Seger's Good Old Time Rock and Roll all roll together. That should explain how happy I am with this wonderful news. I love you all! YPSSSYGA

Anonymous said...

This is wonderful news!!! I am so happy for all of you. You have all done a great job with all of this. Keep the blog going. I look forward to hearing from you daily. Keep up the good work. Hope to see you all soon.

With love~PJ

Anonymous said...

This is absolutely the best news I have heard in a long time. I know you and Deann will be so much happier having some privacy. Next step should be Panama City Beach. I can't wait! Keep up the good work!

Rudy and Rachel

Anonymous said...

Hi Babe,
Grandmama says this is a blessed and happy day and news. I cannot
imagine how great it will be to be in your house, your bed but give thanks to the Lord for all the blessings and miracles. God is Love.
I love you and Deann.

Anonymous said...

For the record, I check on you before I head to bed to "say my prayers."

So glad you're headed home!

Fins are up!!

Kim
(Momma Lu's work bud)

JD Cook said...

Hey man thats awesome news!! Praise God. I ve got a couple of things im gonna need your input on so i'll be giving you a ring thurs or fri (some financial advising). But in the meantime i will be praying that the Lord give strength and that your story continue to have an impact on many..Please keep the blog alive

Anonymous said...

What GREAT NEWS !!!! I know you have got to be very excited. You do know when you stop blogging you will be flooded with calls everyday.You are that loved !!
Sending love & hugs from ARAB !!!
Rose

Anonymous said...

WOW!! Thats awesome, Neil!! Our many prays have been answered! Please keep the blog going, I too check it twice a day!
Love you all,
Casey Skinner

Anonymous said...

Neil:
I'm one of those that have to check your blog first thing every morning. And, what exciting news to hear that you are going home!!I know that you and DeAnn are so ready to get home!!! There's so much truth to "there's no place like home"!!!Please do continue to update your blog so we will not only know about your progress but will also know what precisely to pray for yall about. We are so proud of you and your entire family for the strength and faith yall have all shown on your long journey. I don't think I could have handled it so well !!
Have a wonderful day!
Love Yall!
Betty & Wayne Lawford

Anonymous said...

NEIL,I to am like everyone else we love hearing your encouraging news everyday. It is so wonderful to know how great God's power is thru prayer.We know how hard you are working and will continue even as out patient. I know home is a great place to recoup especially with a beautiful wife like yours to help. God Bless. Linda HolliS

Anonymous said...

Congrats Neil!! I can't imagine how excited you are to go home after all this time. This will be an Independence Day you will never forget!!

Leigh Kelley Locklar

Anonymous said...

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are so blessed to think back over 100 days ago and see all the answered prayers! Way to go and keep it up!

Love,
Tony and Rebecca

Anonymous said...

Stop the traffic! Wish we were in Montgomery to see this parade when you go home. Congratulations on your progress. We are proud of you!
Bobby, Lynn and Biskit

Anonymous said...

Wow, I'm happy to hear that you're going home! (I know you're more than thrilled about this!!!)

Enjoy your day back at home. It's well deserved!!! You rock Neil!

~Nick Derzis

Anonymous said...

Hey, glad to hear from you that you are progressing so well. Think of yall each and everyday, and can't wait till we all can be together. Take care, Happy Holiday to you,
Vman

Anonymous said...

I AM SOOOOOO PROUD:)!!!!! I know you are all thrilled! Can't wait to see you!
Love you all,
Candace Anderson

Unknown said...

Just received the wonderful email from your Dad! Congratulations on being able to go home and continue rehab as an outpatient!!!! What a wonderful 4th of July!

Carol Jackson

Anonymous said...

Neil,
There is definitely no place like home, and I am so excited that you and DeAnn are celebrating the 4th in this fashion. I always love hearing from you guys, and I am continually honored to have wonderful friends like you two. Please know that I wish blessings upon you guys while at home, and that your thoughts always bring a smile to my face! I love you so much, my precious friends. Sleep well tonight!
Love,
Cammie Kelley

Anonymous said...

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY; FIREWORKS ARE GOING OFF ALL OVER, REJOICING FOR YOUR HOMECOMING. We are so proud of you recovery. We are still praying for ya'll.

Love, The Grimes
Anita, Bryan, Ashton, Britt,Christy and Tanner