Well, six weeks have passed. I have felt improvement in the pain overall, however the spasms continue to be fairly strong and frequent. I am still wearing the brace, but am hopeful that within the next few days I will be able to begin to wean out of it. So far the physical therapy I have been allowed has focused on core strengthening, which I know is important, but not particularly gratifying in a tangible rehabilatative sense. I have returned in large part to the pre-accident routine at work, but am getting a ride to and from the office with Eric most days.
The big change is on the way in another 10 days. On October 31, Rebekah and I leave for Beijing to pick up our son David. The emotions have run the gamut, but we are very excited to meet him and bring him home. The trip will last 17 days, beginning in Beijing, then to Nanjing where we will actually pick him up and go through the adoption process, then finishing at the US Consulate in Guangzho and returning to the States via Hong Kong. Although we were not able to upgrade our seats, we were able to get a full row on the way there, and 3 of the 4 seats in another row on the way back. That (combined with some Ambien) should make the trip a little easier on my back. Hopefully by then the back brace will be off, which should make the flight (not to mention airport security) a lot easier. We will continue to use this site to keep all of you posted on the details of the trip as they transpire, and we should be able to post some pictures as well. Thanks for all of your prayers and support in getting us this far, we are thankful that they will continue throughout our journey as well.
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4 comments:
Glad you are getting better by the day.
I'm so excited for your trip! Post as often as you can. :)
i can't wait to see pictures of the new kid, how exciting. i bet the girls have some mixed feelings about a new sib. I'm praying that your back does great on the trip, and that all the paperwork is seemless, as sometimes these things take weird turns. have a great week, and continue to get better. Virginia is treating me well, just busy as a bee!
Jason---Thanks for this update. Just want you and Becky to know that Nancy and I are particulary praying that undue stress, anxiety, and pain will be diminished during these next 4 weeks in order that the joy and adventure and "David-ness" of this time can be fully experienced and appreciated. Dad
thank you for the update-
I will be praying for you guys-
God is in control of all things-
love and prayers-
amy...from MN:)
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