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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: Shifty on March 18, 2007, 07:19:11 PM
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Six weeks and 18 trips to the O.R. later my son is about to begin actual physical therapy tommorrow. A week ago yesterday the plan was to close his wounds and begin the recovery and rehab process. On that day the doctors found yet more infection and he required two more trips to the O.R. Finnally this past Thursday they closed him up. They left wound vacs on the incessions, and we were told they would remove them this Monday morning.
Not having to go to the O.R. since last Thursday has really been a blessing for Thomas. He has gotten stronger and more michevious each day since. This morning my wife and I came into his room and the doctors had removed his wound vacs and cathider, a sure sign that they do not expect to take him back to O.R. in the immediate future anyway. The Fisher House which is a very beautiful facility they have here for the family of the wounded service members to stay while their loved ones are healing has a huge community kitchen, and two large BBQ grills. My wife prepared the side dishes in the kitchen while I grilled four steaks, we made an extra plate for the soldier across from Thomas who can't get out of bed yet. After our steak dinner, he got out of his hospital gown, put on his Dallas Cowboys tee-shirt, and a pair of shorts. He decided not to wait on the physical therapy folks Monday morning. He hoisted himself into his wheelchair and outside we went for about 40 minutes of fresh air.
He then rolled himself into the computer room and checked his e-mail, which he hasn't had a chance to check since February 4th.
This was the best day he or any of us has had since this all started. He's feeling good, and having very little pain since the last surgery. There are a lot of challeneges ahead, with more good days and bad days. However today watching him roll himself out of the hospital, stop and look at the trees, and sky........... It was like I could actually see him sitting at the top of the first mountain he had to conquer. This old fart had a few tears well up in my eyes. I'm so grateful to have him visably healing. I'm grateful to this facility and it's staff. I'm grateful to all the people who have sent cards, letters and words of encouragment to him. I'm grateful to this communty who has shown it's support. It's good to feel this way for a change. It's wonderful to see Thomas feeling good.
If all goes well this week I'm planning to return home next Saturday, and some other family members will come and watch over him now that the worst has past. I'm looking forward to flying again when possible. It's really amazing how much you can miss your normal day to day life. You guys have been fantastic. Thank you all again.
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great to hear shifty, hoping for a quick and easy recovery :)
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Great News Shifty <
> and God speed .
4XTCH
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Great news Shifty :D
WTG Thomas
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Cripes! I just realized I spelled it Broke Army Medical Center, instead of Brooke Army Medical Center.
My bad. Brooke Army Medical Center and Fort Sam Houston
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Good news there shifty. I know you guys are really due some.
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Originally posted by Shifty
Cripes! I just realized I spelled it Broke Army Medical Center, instead of Brooke Army Medical Center.
My bad. Brooke Army Medical Center and Fort Sam Houston
Whew! Had me worried he wasn't getting proper care when I saw the thread title. . .
Good to hear Thomas is on the right path.
God bless your entire family.
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Good to hear he's pulling through like a real trooper. Good for him.
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Glad to here that Shifty...
Hope all goes well from here on out..
BIG AN TY TO THOMAS..........
God Bless...
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Glad to hear. Please thank him from me and my family for his service, it is greatly appreciated.
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Great to hear Shifty, my best wishes for your son and your family.
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Wishin you all the best on the road to recovery. Sounds like he's got a strong will and is eager to get on with it. :)
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Great news Shifty. It sounds like his road is getting smoother.
Cheers,
asw
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Great to hear! Best wishes for recovery!
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Great to here he is on the mend. With all you and your wife boss going through, you still help the guy acrose the hall!
DAMN, now I know there your son gets it from!
WTG
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Hope all goes well Shifty, for both you and your son.
And God Bless!:aok
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Shifty I don't know you, but I did two tours over in the sand box. I was lucky enough to spend my time in the air and not get so much as a scratch. I hope your son pulls though. It is a tough road ahead, but have no fear. Your boy is a soldier. He has the strength to pull though anything. All he needs is love and encouragement to fight. And I have no doubt he gets that from you and the rest of his family. Your family and him will be in my prayers. God speed and hooah.
-CW2 J. Wells
Pilot D/1-7 Cav
US Army
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Great news Shifty. :)
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Glad everything is going well Shifty and thank your son for his sacrifice and service. <
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SPC Skierski
Navy C-RAM
Camp Victory Complex
Baghdad, Iraq
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Best wishes for his continued recovery.:aok
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Originally posted by VWE
Glad everything is going well Shifty and thank your son for his sacrifice and service. <>
SPC Skierski
Navy C-RAM
Camp Victory Complex
Baghdad, Iraq
<> Back at you VWE, Thomas was operating out of Camp Victory. You sir are certainly in Indian Country stay safe. BBBB thank you for your service as well. Phaser, feeding another soldier a steak was the least we could do. You would have done the same.
This place is is something else, everybody pulls together. I've had other mothers and fathers keep an eye on Thomas so I could grab a bite to eat during the darker weeks. I wish all of America could see this place, and what goes on here. it is inspirational.
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Originally posted by Shifty
<> Back at you VWE, Thomas was operating out of Camp Victory. You sir are certainly in Indian Country stay safe. BBBB thank you for your service as well. Phaser, feeding another soldier a steak was the least we could do. You would have done the same.
This place is is something else, everybody pulls together. I've had other mothers and fathers keep an eye on Thomas so I could grab a bite to eat during the darker weeks. I wish all of America could see this place, and what goes on here. it is inspirational.
I am suppose to be heading back this fall sometime but not sure where. Have already gone to Iraq, Afghanistan and Qatar.... whose knows where next. Ahhh.... the joys of military life! :D Keep the faith Shifty!!
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This is great news Shifty! I am so glad to hear your boy is doing much better, the sense of relief has to be great. I am also looking forward to seeing your name on that roster again. :)
and best wishes to all your family.
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Originally posted by Sketch
I am suppose to be heading back this fall sometime but not sure where. Have already gone to Iraq, Afghanistan and Qatar.... whose knows where next. Ahhh.... the joys of military life! :D Keep the faith Shifty!!
I'm rooting for you Sketch. Our oldest son Travis is due to return to Iraq, or go to Afghanistan this calender year. For some reason his unit hasn't been told which one yet. Plus we have a daughter in law in the USMC slated for Iraq in August. I'll be glad when all of you guys are home safe...........All the best to you sir you'll be in our prayers.
Thank you Bug. I hope I can remember how to climb into the cockpit.
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Good news Shifty.
<<>> to your Son Thomas.
Prayers to you, family and Thomas' recovery.
:aok
Mac
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Hopefully one day we can play with/against your son here in Aces High II. I can see him landing kills now, "Winner" lands 4 victories...........
Crying sucks but it makes laughing more enoyable.
- StewyS
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Originally posted by Shifty
I'm rooting for you Sketch. Our oldest son Travis is due to return to Iraq, or go to Afghanistan this calender year. For some reason his unit hasn't been told which one yet. Plus we have a daughter in law in the USMC slated for Iraq in August. I'll be glad when all of you guys are home safe...........All the best to you sir you'll be in our prayers.
Thank you Bug. I hope I can remember how to climb into the cockpit.
Hats off to you for raising such a family.
If you ever need anything in the local area, be it an AH2 partner or someone to buy you a round, drop me a line. I'm stationed over at Randolph for another 4 or 5 months.
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Glad its all turning out good for yall sometimes bad junk happens but it makes ya appreciate the smaller stuff more. To all the guys/gals going back to the sandbox (been there done that myself) Yall stay low
Glenn
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Originally posted by StewyS
Hopefully one day we can play with/against your son here in Aces High II. I can see him landing kills now, "Winner" lands 4 victories...........
Crying sucks but it makes laughing more enoyable.
- StewyS
That's my hope too. I'm an old Air Force guy so I have always been attracted to air combat. Thomas' MOS was 19 Kilo , a tanker............. I can get him in the game, but I don't know if I can keep him out of the damn panzers.:D
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Go Cav!
-BB
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Originally posted by Shifty
That's my hope too. I'm an old Air Force guy so I have always been attracted to air combat. Thomas' MOS was 19 Kilo , a tanker............. I can get him in the game, but I don't know if I can keep him out of the damn panzers.:D
HAHAHA... my bro in law was a tanker and when I let him get on that's the FIRST place he went... Bet Thomas does too :D