Moving on Up !

Last night during my visit with Al, the nurses came in and told Kristen that a bed is opening up in the Transitional Trauma Unit, and they would be moving him ! This is good news, as he is now pretty much operating on his own with a few 'wires and tubes' but nothing unusal for anyone in the hospital. He was finally settled in around 10:30 last night. It was truly a busy day for him.

The Transitional trauma Unit is located in the main building (from the main entrance go straight ahead to the Elevators) on the fifth floor, room TT06, Bed A. He is in a dorm type room with three other beds. The hours for visitation are from 11am to 8pm. You MUST sign in at the front desk and get a Visitor's Pass prior to going upstairs.

Our visit last night included Al smiling at Deb when she walked in and said hello, as well as several joking matters with him. When we heard the news about being moved, I commented that "maybe there would be some good looking nurses there." Kristen came back with "Maybe you could get a hot date." A large smirk and frown came over his face and Kristen laughed hysterically. The look was as if Al was saying "you got to be kidding!"

The Prayer Vigil is filling up. We also are leaving a Bible in the room, where we are encouraging everyone to read one of the Psalms to Al while you are there. Thanks to Deb for this, as well as many other ideas. She completes me, keeping me in line.

Al's recovery to this point is physically impossible to comprehend. The speed of progress is baffling the nurses and attendants. We know how powerful God is. He is in control. His will is foremost. Most of the time we forget these things. We try to be in control, then get frustated when things don't work out. When we let God be in control, amazing things happen. This is an amazing journey in which we are all participating. Watching God work is amazing. How He uses circumstances and people in our lives is amazing.

It is my priveledge to be just a small part of sharing this journey with all of you, the readers of this blog. I trust you are benefiting from the read.

AMAZING!