Thursday

Hey Guys,

Sorry I didn't post yesterday. I got up early and went to Montgomery with Uncle Daniel. We went by AAL so they could adjust "the loaner". We got that taken care of and went to check on Bean. We were there for the 10 AM visit. He was awake the whole time and talked to Teddy, Dan, and myself. I was very encouraged on what I saw and heard. The MRI that was done Monday showed no new bleeding or swelling. Great News. At lunch all of us including Greg's mom and step dad went to eat in old cloverdale and had a great lunch.

I am back in the gym and Dan is killing me. No rest for the weary I guess.

More Later,

Fins Up,
Jr.

Morning visit with Bean

At 10 AM he was more alert than usual for the early visits. He drank some water and moved his arms and legs. Lisa said he closed his eyes, but didn't go into a sound sleep like he normally does. All of this is a great improvement. Prayers are working.

Jr.

Good News

Morning Folks,

Bean had a great evening last night. I hear he was very talkative with his mother and he had his personality and attitude. They are still waiting to do the MRI, hopefully that can get done soon. The docs are still amazed at how well he is doing with what all has happened. I will let you know how visits go later today.

Fins way up,
Jr.

Monday

Hey Guys,

I hope everyone had a good weekend. Dad and I went to Montgomery after Ham yesterday to check on Bean. Some of "the river crowd" was there when we got there. His blood pressure was up yesterday morning, but by the afternoon it was where they wanted it. They are trying to get him him to UAB, but the Doc wants his BP stable for 12 hours. They will do an MRI this AM to check on the bleeding. He is still very sick and prayers are still needed.

Last night D and I went to "The Bounty Hunter". It was ok, just very predictable. Saturday the weather was just great and I went to the club to ride with Mom as her and Janice played golf. Man it was nice out there.

I am now almost over my sickness and I really need to hit the gym. I plan on doing that this afternoon. I am so pumped to get back.

Fins Up,
Jr.

Update on Greg

Hey guys,

Ok it was not a stroke or an aneurysm. It was a vessel in his brain that burst on the back side of his head. I'm not sure I understand the difference, but that is what it is. He is recognizing people, but is still a little confused about other things. They are talking about a move to UAB, but are encountering hurdles there. That is kind of where we stand right now and I will post as we learn more.

Please keep him in your prayers.

Neil

Prayer

Hey Guys,

Most of you around Elba have probably already heard, but some maybe haven't. Greg "Bean" Gibson is in Montgomery at Jackson in ICU. I do not know all the details but he has blood on his brain and I would assume it is an aneurysm.

For those of you that do not know him. you will not find a better person or friend. Please keep Bean and his family in your prayers as tonight is very important for him.

Neil

Tuesday

Hey Guys,

I just got back from the Doc. I got a shot this time plus more meds. I have NEVER in my life been to the doctor twice in one week because of the same illness. I can't shake this thing. I am hoping that this new round of drugs will cure me. Anyway, just wanted to give you guys an update.

Jr.

Monday

Hey Guys,

I hope everyone is doing well. I am still a little sick, but just enough I don't feel good, but not sick enough to lay in bed. This weekend we had DeAnn's grandad a birthday BBQ. Well actually he BBQ'd on his 80th Birthday. It was was a great time and we got to see a lot of friends and family that aren't always around. I just hate I didn't feel great.

Sunday I fought the time change bug and went to Ham. I am so glad I did, because Bro. Stanley's sermon was great. After church we had lunch at Mom's and then I went home for a nap. Last night we went to Troy to eat supper with Alison and Zach. DeAnn really wanted to go to the late movie, but she settled for going by a redbox.

That is really all we have done lately. I know the blog has gotten pretty stale, but summer is coming up so maybe things will lighten up.

Fins Up,
Jr.

Sick

Hey Guys,

I apologize for not posting this week, but I have been sick. I went to the doc yesterday. I don't have th flu, but I have had a fever most of the time. I will try to put out another post on Friday.

Jr.

Thursday

Hey Guys,

Thanks for reading my thoughts on March 1st. Hopefully when the appeal comes up in front of the Supreme Court later this month everything will fall into place.

I'm going to back track a little and recap our weekend. Dad, Jerry, and I left Elba last Friday afternoon going to Montgomery. We went by Healthsouth to see all the folks. I have been telling them we would get by there and I finally did. They were all doing well and it was great so see them. After we left there, we picked up Teddy and Lisa and headed downtown. We met Reese and DeAnn because we were going to see Rodney Carrington. He is a very funny comedian. We all enjoyed the show and the company. Jerry, DeAnn and I stayed at the Hampton Inn across from the Renaissance. We have stayed at both and the Hampton is cheaper and just as nice. Saturday morning we got up and got breakfast and went to Costco to do a little shopping. We had to get back because we had a wedding to attend.

My good friend and old roommate Clint Cowen got married at Ino. The wedding was nice and we had a great time catching up with everybody at the reception. Congrats Clint and Sarah!

Sunday we tried to act like hockey fans and watched the gold medal game. It was a very good game but the US just came up a little short. After the game we went to the gym to try to work off the food from Friday and Saturday.

Fins Up,
Jr.