Donnie continues to improve in his eating, and improve in small ways everyday. As I have said before, this was a big surgery, so it will take a while for him to recover.  He sleeps a lot, and tries to walk around inside the house 3 times a day to gain strength.  He is still on a lot of pain medication, and uncomfortable most of the time.  Per Dr. de la Fuente, it will take 6 months for the surgical site to heal. Donnie’s Mom is with us, helping cook and taking care of both of us.  It has been wonderful for all of us.  We all needed a break from the past 6 months.

Donnie’s appointment with Dr. Z has been moved up to July 1.  Dr. Z called me to say, “The news is mostly terrific!”  That was great to hear, since Dr. Z doesn’t get too excited, ever.  It will be good to hear what he feels the next plan of action is at our appointment.

Thank you so much for your calls, cards, letters, prayers, and words of encouragement.  Don’t worry if our entries on the blog are much farther apart, as we are all working on healing and taking a deep breath or two.  I look forward to the day when Donnie feels good enough to walk out of the house.

Please continue to pray for his healing and strength.  We appreciate you all!

Love,  Donnie & Tina