It finally happened today - Jer was moved to a regular room and we were blessed yet again to get him into a private room! He is working hard on getting his lungs back into shape and it seems every time he's just fallen asleep the respiratory therapist comes a knockin for another treatment. His lungs got a really good work out today as his room filled with his friends from work - the laughter could be heard all the way down the hall. He also got his halo adjusted in anticipation of a visit from Physical Therapy tomorrow to see if they can get him on his feet yet. It was a good day!
One of his buddies made him a homemade Italian creme cake and another one brought in an entire 'meal on wheels' for all of us to enjoy as we celebrated Jer's 43rd birthday. You had to see it to believe it! Rick presented him with a giant sized birthday card covered in photos of Jer, his family, friends and his favorite things along with hundreds of notes from well wishers. He was overwhelmed and at a loss for words. His eyes filled with tears as he squeaked out "I've got some awesome friends".
This experience has changed all of us in so many ways - for the good. Please continue to pray for Jer's recovery - specifically the continued healing of his lungs and skull fracture. And please keep his fiance Jody in your prayers as she gets ready to head home to Iowa for the weekend to work a couple of shifts. It will be hard for her leave him - but she'll be back in a couple of days. She has been a rock through all of this - her nursing background was a real comfort to his family as she stayed right on top of the care he was receiving and was able to 'translate' the medical jargon into things we could all understand.
Our prayers for all of you are that God will bless you tenfold the amount you have blessed us with your support, your prayers and your presence. Thank you from the bottom of our very full hearts - the Gallimores
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Hi Jerry,
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY! & may you have many, many more.
I am so happy with how far you have come. I thank God everyday for your healing. It's a definite miracle that you are doing so well. You are a strong young man & I am confident that you are going to be just fine. Keep up the good work, young man & before long you will be back to Tucson for a visit.
Take good care & may God keep showering His blessing upon you.
Lots of love,
Sandy
Jerry,
ReplyDeleteHearts and Flowers...Love and Lace..Happy Birthday you Ole Fart Face!!
Just kidding just wanted to wish you a very Happy Birthday. I know it is not quite the best you have ever had but we are so thankful that you are healing so well and I hope you are back to your old self as soon as possible. My prayers are going out to you. Big Birthday Hug!!
Love,
Susan
Jerry,
ReplyDeleteBirthday #43 and we know that there will be many many more. God is not finished with you yet mister. I am so happy that you are progressing so well. The kids and I are sending you our wishes every day for a speedy recovery and our prayers are being answered.
We love you!
Mary, Nick and Lindsay Cartwright