Hey Guys,
I just got off the phone with Dad and Reese is out of surgery and everything went ok. Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers. She should be able to go home this afternoon.
I just got back from Baptist myself for all the pre-op stuff. I'm going to have my last surgery next Wed. at 12:00.
Roll Tide this weekend and we'll talk later.
Fins Up,
Jr.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Friday August 29 2008 9:30 AM
Godd Morning Folks,
Hope everone is having a great morning. How about those Troy Trojans. They sure looked pretty good last night.
We think they are going to try to get Reese in around noon. Everybody down there got a good nights sleep and they are doing well this morning. I will keep you guys posted.
I hope everything went well with the Troy Club kick-off party last night.
I'll talk soon.
Jr.
Hope everone is having a great morning. How about those Troy Trojans. They sure looked pretty good last night.
We think they are going to try to get Reese in around noon. Everybody down there got a good nights sleep and they are doing well this morning. I will keep you guys posted.
I hope everything went well with the Troy Club kick-off party last night.
I'll talk soon.
Jr.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Thursday August 28, 2008 8:00 PM
Heys Guys,
For once I really get to give you guys an update.
Reese woke up in the midde of the night last night with some bad pains and to make a long story short. She is in the hospital in Fairhope and is going to have her gallbladder removed tomorrow in the morning. Mom and Dad are down there and I am back in Montgomery. We will see what tomorrow brings and I'll update the blog when I know something. They currently have her pain managed and she got some sleep this afternoon.
Everything is fine on my end. Hope all is well with you.
Fins Up,
Jr.
For once I really get to give you guys an update.
Reese woke up in the midde of the night last night with some bad pains and to make a long story short. She is in the hospital in Fairhope and is going to have her gallbladder removed tomorrow in the morning. Mom and Dad are down there and I am back in Montgomery. We will see what tomorrow brings and I'll update the blog when I know something. They currently have her pain managed and she got some sleep this afternoon.
Everything is fine on my end. Hope all is well with you.
Fins Up,
Jr.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
August 26, 2008 8:00 PM
Hey Guys,
Wow. I kinda have a lot to talk about. First, today is the 6 month anniversary of my accident. It really doesn't seem like its been that long. Next, today was the first day at rehab that I did not use a platform walker at all to walk. I used a regular walker and a cane. Rehab was very good today and I am feeling so much better.
Now for the BIG news. I went to see "The Big Man" today, Dr. V. We have scheduled my last surgery for next Wednesday. This entails "the tummy tuck" and reversing the ostomy. We are so excited because this will make everything a whole lot better for DeAnn and myself. It means I'm free to take showers every night and really get on the road to recovery. The only downside to this is it will keep me from rehab for 4-6 weeks, but this is a must. We are planning a beach trip this weekend, so that will give us all a great break before we do all of it again.
I found out this morning that Trae and Keli Bryan's son Ben is in the hospital with a virus so please pray for him when you can. They hope he can go home in a couple of days.
Football season is upon us and that will make my stay at beautiful Baptist South a little easier. I hope everybody is having a great week.
Fins Up,
Jr.
Wow. I kinda have a lot to talk about. First, today is the 6 month anniversary of my accident. It really doesn't seem like its been that long. Next, today was the first day at rehab that I did not use a platform walker at all to walk. I used a regular walker and a cane. Rehab was very good today and I am feeling so much better.
Now for the BIG news. I went to see "The Big Man" today, Dr. V. We have scheduled my last surgery for next Wednesday. This entails "the tummy tuck" and reversing the ostomy. We are so excited because this will make everything a whole lot better for DeAnn and myself. It means I'm free to take showers every night and really get on the road to recovery. The only downside to this is it will keep me from rehab for 4-6 weeks, but this is a must. We are planning a beach trip this weekend, so that will give us all a great break before we do all of it again.
I found out this morning that Trae and Keli Bryan's son Ben is in the hospital with a virus so please pray for him when you can. They hope he can go home in a couple of days.
Football season is upon us and that will make my stay at beautiful Baptist South a little easier. I hope everybody is having a great week.
Fins Up,
Jr.
Monday, August 25, 2008
August 25, 2008 6:15 PM
Happy Anniversary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As you know today is our 1st Anniversary. I am married to the best person in the world and I cannot say enough about how sweet and beautiful she is. We had a great, but wet weekend just like everybody else.
Uncle Daniel came up and took me to therapy. It sure made the time pass by pretty quick with all the comedy. We were supposed to have a Dr. appt., but it was moved due to the weather. We had a fun day and he even got back to Elba early. Thanks Unc for your help.
I hope everybody stay dry this weekend.
Fins Up,
Jr.
As you know today is our 1st Anniversary. I am married to the best person in the world and I cannot say enough about how sweet and beautiful she is. We had a great, but wet weekend just like everybody else.
Uncle Daniel came up and took me to therapy. It sure made the time pass by pretty quick with all the comedy. We were supposed to have a Dr. appt., but it was moved due to the weather. We had a fun day and he even got back to Elba early. Thanks Unc for your help.
I hope everybody stay dry this weekend.
Fins Up,
Jr.
Friday, August 22, 2008
August 22, 2008 11:15 AM
Yeah, I know this is a rarity. However, this is a special occasion.
Today 58 years ago Kenneth Neil Grantham was brought into this world by Neil and Agnes Marler Grantham. Most of you know how lucky Reese and I are to be able to call him Dad. This guy has taken me to more things in 25 years than most people go to in a lifetime. At different times I have been to Augusta National, the World Series, Talladega, or Yankee Stadium. At each of these locations I have been able to give him a hug and say thanks for all he has done. Those memories are priceless and given the events of 6 months ago, it makes them that much more special. Reese and I have always been taken care of by Mom and Dad and have such great relationships with both.
The coolest thing is that I would follow him anywhere in the world just to say I was with him. He has given me so many things that money can buy, but even more that money couldn't touch. I'm so grateful I can call him and ask questions or get advice and not be judged.
I am so lucky that I get to call him my peer, my friend, my HERO, but the thing that makes me the luckiest guy in the world is that I get to call Kenneth Grantham DAD..
Happy Birthday Big Guy. Reese, DeAnn and I Love You so much. I hope you have a good one.
Today 58 years ago Kenneth Neil Grantham was brought into this world by Neil and Agnes Marler Grantham. Most of you know how lucky Reese and I are to be able to call him Dad. This guy has taken me to more things in 25 years than most people go to in a lifetime. At different times I have been to Augusta National, the World Series, Talladega, or Yankee Stadium. At each of these locations I have been able to give him a hug and say thanks for all he has done. Those memories are priceless and given the events of 6 months ago, it makes them that much more special. Reese and I have always been taken care of by Mom and Dad and have such great relationships with both.
The coolest thing is that I would follow him anywhere in the world just to say I was with him. He has given me so many things that money can buy, but even more that money couldn't touch. I'm so grateful I can call him and ask questions or get advice and not be judged.
I am so lucky that I get to call him my peer, my friend, my HERO, but the thing that makes me the luckiest guy in the world is that I get to call Kenneth Grantham DAD..
Happy Birthday Big Guy. Reese, DeAnn and I Love You so much. I hope you have a good one.
August 22, 2008 11:00 PM
Good Morning Guys and Gals,
OK I get the point. I need to keep up with this better. I I just got back from rehab and it is still going well. Wow, my stamina and recovery time have improved so much. We are actually working just with a cane in the parallel bars. This is getting so much better, but it is still so very hard.
Yesterday Mom and I so Mrs. Susan, "Miss" Sue's Daughter, she scolded me and told me I was the worst blogger ever. I agreed after laughing. She said her mother and sweet, sweet, sister are doing well.
As most of you know, this weekend is our anniversary weekend. We were going to take it easy anyway, but with the storm coming we are surely going to relax. I hope everybody fares well. We need some rain, but not 20 inches. Thanks for reading and I'll try to do better.
Fins Up,
Jr.
OK I get the point. I need to keep up with this better. I I just got back from rehab and it is still going well. Wow, my stamina and recovery time have improved so much. We are actually working just with a cane in the parallel bars. This is getting so much better, but it is still so very hard.
Yesterday Mom and I so Mrs. Susan, "Miss" Sue's Daughter, she scolded me and told me I was the worst blogger ever. I agreed after laughing. She said her mother and sweet, sweet, sister are doing well.
As most of you know, this weekend is our anniversary weekend. We were going to take it easy anyway, but with the storm coming we are surely going to relax. I hope everybody fares well. We need some rain, but not 20 inches. Thanks for reading and I'll try to do better.
Fins Up,
Jr.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
August 20, 2008 5:30 PM
Hey Guys,
I know, I know I'm sorry, lazy, or whatever adjective you want to use as the reason I've not posted lately. We have been pretty busy though. We went to the beach last weekend and had a great time hangin' out with everybody. The weather on Saturday was just perfect for me as it was a little overcast but still about 85 degrees. It was still warm but not hot enough where I was just burning up.
Rehab has been going good this week. We are using a regular walker, which is an adjustment but hopefully it will get better. Also, I hope in a couple of weeks I can get back to the Rheo knee. That way I will really feel like I am making big strides. Also, I have an appointment with "The Man" on Monday. I am hoping he will want to do the last surgery pretty quick. As bad as this is to say I can't wait to go back to the hospital and will even give up Labor Day weekend for it. I'll be sure to let you guys know.
I really don't know what else to talk about. I hope everybody is having a great week and I won't let it be another week before I post again. Thanks for reading.
Fins Up,
Jr.
I know, I know I'm sorry, lazy, or whatever adjective you want to use as the reason I've not posted lately. We have been pretty busy though. We went to the beach last weekend and had a great time hangin' out with everybody. The weather on Saturday was just perfect for me as it was a little overcast but still about 85 degrees. It was still warm but not hot enough where I was just burning up.
Rehab has been going good this week. We are using a regular walker, which is an adjustment but hopefully it will get better. Also, I hope in a couple of weeks I can get back to the Rheo knee. That way I will really feel like I am making big strides. Also, I have an appointment with "The Man" on Monday. I am hoping he will want to do the last surgery pretty quick. As bad as this is to say I can't wait to go back to the hospital and will even give up Labor Day weekend for it. I'll be sure to let you guys know.
I really don't know what else to talk about. I hope everybody is having a great week and I won't let it be another week before I post again. Thanks for reading.
Fins Up,
Jr.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
August 14, 2007 11:00 AM
Hey Guys,
Sorry about not posting, but i've been pretty busy. Rehab has been going well, I'm not making as big of steps as I was earlier, but I guess that's a good thing. I've been hindered a little by an in grown? toe nail. I've never had one soi this has been a new experience. My wound care Doc cut my toe nail yesterday and Dad and DeAnn just laughed at me. I'm currently plotting my revenge.
I do have a bit of good news. Dad and I went to see cousin Rabbit Maddox yesterday at Jackson and he is doing better after bypass surgery. Also, Ben Wilks has made it home and is doing pretty well.
This weekend we are going to the beach. I hope the weather is nice and we all have a good time.
Thanks for your continued support.
Fins Up,
Jr.
Sorry about not posting, but i've been pretty busy. Rehab has been going well, I'm not making as big of steps as I was earlier, but I guess that's a good thing. I've been hindered a little by an in grown? toe nail. I've never had one soi this has been a new experience. My wound care Doc cut my toe nail yesterday and Dad and DeAnn just laughed at me. I'm currently plotting my revenge.
I do have a bit of good news. Dad and I went to see cousin Rabbit Maddox yesterday at Jackson and he is doing better after bypass surgery. Also, Ben Wilks has made it home and is doing pretty well.
This weekend we are going to the beach. I hope the weather is nice and we all have a good time.
Thanks for your continued support.
Fins Up,
Jr.
Monday, August 11, 2008
August 11, 2008 2:30 PM
Hey Guys,
I hope everybody had a great weekend. I went to Elba for the drawing and the tournament, while DeAnn went to B'ham with her parents. I had a great time and saw a ton of people friday night and I stayed at Dad's. Saturday I got up and watched Dad, uncle John, and Reese(she filled in for me). I then went to Mom's for a nap. Saturday night we went to the club for the calcutta. Sunday morning I went back out to the club and watched a few more holes and then came back to Montgomery.
This morning I had a good workout at therapy and found out I am through with OT. Now I will just go for PT, so hopefully after my last surgery I might be able to go back to work pretty soon.
That's really all I have. I'll talk soon.
Fins up,
Jr.
I hope everybody had a great weekend. I went to Elba for the drawing and the tournament, while DeAnn went to B'ham with her parents. I had a great time and saw a ton of people friday night and I stayed at Dad's. Saturday I got up and watched Dad, uncle John, and Reese(she filled in for me). I then went to Mom's for a nap. Saturday night we went to the club for the calcutta. Sunday morning I went back out to the club and watched a few more holes and then came back to Montgomery.
This morning I had a good workout at therapy and found out I am through with OT. Now I will just go for PT, so hopefully after my last surgery I might be able to go back to work pretty soon.
That's really all I have. I'll talk soon.
Fins up,
Jr.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Agust 7 2008 8:00 PM
Hey Guys,
I hope everyone has had a great couple of days. I really want to thank everyone for their continued reading. I have just set up an account at Troy Bank and Trust so that whenever you read the blog you will have to deposit a dime to go towards the Neil Grantham Foundation. I can't keep writing this for free. Just kidding, how could I charge you giuys when you prayed millions of times for my well-being. Thank you so much for the support.
Mom told me I really don't need to post names because I can't post them all. However, in the situation I must. About three weeks after my accident Mom and Dad moved in with Teddy and Lisa. I'm sure they thought Mom and Dad might be there for a few days. Well, that turned in to 4 months and they have never kicked them out. I know they probably had a few conversations wondering when these people would leave. I said all that to say, Wednesday night we went to "The Pub" to eat with them and the food and the fellowship was spectacular. Thanks Ted for the meal, but we went to take you guys. I've got next though.
I hate to do this to you, but I must end the blog on a sad note and asked for prayers. Stephanie and Bryan Lee lost a child today. These are friends of our family from the Mobile area and this is just tragic news. Please say a sweet prayer for them.
Fins up,
Jr.
I hope everyone has had a great couple of days. I really want to thank everyone for their continued reading. I have just set up an account at Troy Bank and Trust so that whenever you read the blog you will have to deposit a dime to go towards the Neil Grantham Foundation. I can't keep writing this for free. Just kidding, how could I charge you giuys when you prayed millions of times for my well-being. Thank you so much for the support.
Mom told me I really don't need to post names because I can't post them all. However, in the situation I must. About three weeks after my accident Mom and Dad moved in with Teddy and Lisa. I'm sure they thought Mom and Dad might be there for a few days. Well, that turned in to 4 months and they have never kicked them out. I know they probably had a few conversations wondering when these people would leave. I said all that to say, Wednesday night we went to "The Pub" to eat with them and the food and the fellowship was spectacular. Thanks Ted for the meal, but we went to take you guys. I've got next though.
I hate to do this to you, but I must end the blog on a sad note and asked for prayers. Stephanie and Bryan Lee lost a child today. These are friends of our family from the Mobile area and this is just tragic news. Please say a sweet prayer for them.
Fins up,
Jr.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
August 5 2008 3:45
Hey Guys,
Hope everyone is having a great day. Therapy is going good, I got my leg back today. I walked around a good bit. Hopefully we will be able to kick it in to high gear soon. We are going to Elba this weekend for the raffle and the tournament. If anybody wants a ticket to the drawing, please let me know.
There was a blog post from Miss Lilly Grace's mom April and she said they are doing great and they are home so that is a huge celebration. Also, I saw where Mrs. Kathy Piland has been posting. Mrs. P I hope to get down there and I will try to get to the school so I can see you. It's been to long.
I want to thank you all for your continued support and prayers. My cousin Howard Hornsby called me and said the associate pastor at their church's family had been in a serious accident while visiting him while he was in Pensacola at school. They are all doing better, but please say a prayer for their continued recovery.
I am getting to go to "The Pub" tomorrow night and I am very stoked about it. It is one of my all-time favorite places to eat. Talk to you later,
Fins up,
Jr.
Hope everyone is having a great day. Therapy is going good, I got my leg back today. I walked around a good bit. Hopefully we will be able to kick it in to high gear soon. We are going to Elba this weekend for the raffle and the tournament. If anybody wants a ticket to the drawing, please let me know.
There was a blog post from Miss Lilly Grace's mom April and she said they are doing great and they are home so that is a huge celebration. Also, I saw where Mrs. Kathy Piland has been posting. Mrs. P I hope to get down there and I will try to get to the school so I can see you. It's been to long.
I want to thank you all for your continued support and prayers. My cousin Howard Hornsby called me and said the associate pastor at their church's family had been in a serious accident while visiting him while he was in Pensacola at school. They are all doing better, but please say a prayer for their continued recovery.
I am getting to go to "The Pub" tomorrow night and I am very stoked about it. It is one of my all-time favorite places to eat. Talk to you later,
Fins up,
Jr.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
August 3 1:15 PM
I'm BBBBBBBBBBAAAAAAAAAAAAAACCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKK,
Guys I want to apologize for the lack of post. I really can't even give you an excuse. Wednesday I went to Elba and had a great time. The food was just awesome. Thursday Mom brought me back so I good get back to therapy. My stump kept easing out of my socket of my leg. After we left we went by AAL to talk to Glenn. He started looking and found out why my stump kept sliding out. My stump has shrunk 7 centimeters since we started all of this. He kept my leg so they could build a new socket. Friday at rehab since I couldn't walk we just worked out and started doing some weights. After I got through I went to eat lunch with DeAnn's co-workers, they are a great bunch of people and really take care of D. Yesterday after the sun went down and the crowds slacked off we rode to EastChase and did a little shopping. It has been a lazy, but great weekend. I hope all of you have had as good a time as we have. Hope all is well.
Fins up,
Jr.
Guys I want to apologize for the lack of post. I really can't even give you an excuse. Wednesday I went to Elba and had a great time. The food was just awesome. Thursday Mom brought me back so I good get back to therapy. My stump kept easing out of my socket of my leg. After we left we went by AAL to talk to Glenn. He started looking and found out why my stump kept sliding out. My stump has shrunk 7 centimeters since we started all of this. He kept my leg so they could build a new socket. Friday at rehab since I couldn't walk we just worked out and started doing some weights. After I got through I went to eat lunch with DeAnn's co-workers, they are a great bunch of people and really take care of D. Yesterday after the sun went down and the crowds slacked off we rode to EastChase and did a little shopping. It has been a lazy, but great weekend. I hope all of you have had as good a time as we have. Hope all is well.
Fins up,
Jr.
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