Joye's Update 9/8/08

Andrew had another pretty good night. We are still adjusting to our schedule, but it's coming along. Our CNA help is very good and is a huge help to me in the mornings. We are able to have the help for up to 4 hours each morning. We continue to pray together and keep our faith in God to provide for us. Good Day and God Bless. Joye

Joye's Update 9/7/08

We have had another pretty good day/night. We are really trying hard to get into a routine and it's coming along okay so far. Andrew is becoming more comfortable being away from the security of Craig and I too am becoming more comfortable without that security as well. Andrew has also told me he is ready to begin accepting visitors. We are only asking that you please call before-hand to make sure that he's feeling up to a visit and (most importantly) that I have enough time to get out of my pajamas (ha ha) . . . that has been a most difficult task for me lately :) Our home number is 342-7535. If I'm unable to get to the phone, please feel free to leave a message and I will get back to you asap as a lot of the time I'm tied up with Andrew's needs. Please continue to pray for Andrew . . . most specifically, we are concentrating on him getting movement in his arms. God is awesome and me and Andrew both have complete faith that The Lord Jesus will provide for him. Good Day and God Bless you all. Joye

Joye's Update 9/6/08

Well, as you can see I was unable to post last night. I'm going to have to start doing so during the day when I have a little "down" time. Nights are pretty busy for me and it should work better this way. Andrew is doing much better as he is becoming accustomed to the new schedule, new climate and new surroundings. He is sleeping well, eating well and so far no medical problems. It's been an adjustment and continues to be, but we're getting better at it every day. Please continue to pray for Andrew, it's all I can ask at this time and I'm so thankful for that. Good DAY, and God Bless. Joye

Joye's Update 9/4/08

Well, it has been a pretty long 24+ hours. Last night was "so so" as Andrew's body is adjusting to a different altitude and climate. His body temperature is sort of going a little crazy right now with him either being very, very cold or very, very hot . . . this is due to his autonomic system being out of wack due to his spinal chord injury. When this happens, it causes his heart rate to increase and I was up a good portion of the night trying to cool him down with ice and washing him down with cold water. It's pretty normal, although the Craig nurse (who had to leave today) did say Andrew's autonomic "problems" do tend to be worse than most spinal chord injured people. We are doing better (so far) tonight, so let's pray he has a better night tonight. Thank you all for your prayers, words of encouragement and welcomes home. Good Night and God Bless. Joye

Joye's Update 9/3/08

More answered prayers. Andrew made it home safely with no problems. He was very happy to get home and see the kids and the house. His nurse from Craig is staying with us tonight to help get us oriented and we are very thankful for that. She also provided a training to those who will and may be helping with his care. It's is a comforting feeling for me that so many will know how to help if need be. I'm very, very tired and anticipate a long night, so I'll close for now. Thank you again for all your prayers . . . please continue to pray for Andrew . . . God will provide. Good Night and God Bless. Joye

Joye's Update 9/2/08

Well, I think I'm just about ready for Andrew to get here. I have unpacked my unbelievable amount of accumulated items from Colorado, the bed is set up and ready, and the medical supplies are put away. I spoke to Andrew this evening and he's ready for his trip. He's had a good couple of days and he's anxious to get here to see the kids and to see how the house looks. Please pray with me that God will see Andrew here safely. Good Night and God Bless. Joye

Joye's Update 9/1/08

Well it has been 5 months (to the day) that I've been away from our home in Yuma, but I finally made it here today. The modifications look great and I'm feeling so blessed that so many people helped with making that happen for Andrew. I have a lot to do tomorrow to prepare for Andrew's arrival on Wednesday, but it will be worth it to have everything perfect for him. As many of you may know, Andrew is a very visual person and he like his space to be "just so." I'm going to make sure it's to his liking to make him as comfortable and to feel "at home" as much as possible. I'm so excited for him to get home. Please pray for him to have a safe flight and an easy transition once here. Good Night and God Bless. Joye