Day 11

Before we headed to the airport, we needed to drop off some things at the hospital.  These were the P.A.'s for Dr. Paley and Dr. Feldman.  They are so sweet- they sent this message to John Thomas!  We love Ms. Vera and Ms. Tiffany!

Day 10

Today John Thomas was really sore from yesterday.  We said good-bye to Mrs. Yvette at our last physical therapy session.  We will continue physical therapy when we return to Coppell.  John Thomas was happy to receive a surprise package from his friend, Ryan Potter!  

He also received a gift from Jennifer Scott.  A book titled, Scars.   Of course I bawled when I read it....such an amazing book!

Tomorrow we head home!  We can't wait!  I remember last week thinking there was no way he would be able to get on a plane Jan. 9th.  We have been through some really dark, scary moments.  We have met a lot of amazing people here.  And because of your prayers, we are seeing God's work unfold right before our eyes.  We still have a long road ahead of us....physical therapy 5 times a week (minimum), and trying to define the "new normal" at home and at school.  We will send x-rays to Florida every 4 weeks with the fixator removal scheduled for May 2nd.  He will be in a brace for 4-6 weeks after removal to help  his bones heal.  We pray that in these next 4 months, Mr. Man will be healed and will get to run and play with his friends.

#GodIsFaithful              #EyeOfTheTiger             #GodPower


See you soon!
Brad and Janay

Day 9 - Big, Big Day!

Today has been such a blessing! So many answered prayers...thank you so much for praying for Mr. Man.  The morning started with physical therapy with Mrs. Yvette and John Thomas rolled over for the first time!  He has missed laying on his stomach so much!

We met with Dr. Feldman today.  He explained that some time between September and December the hip did indeed collapse.  There's not a reason or explanation as to why this happened....is jut happens sometimes.  He is hopeful that the ball of the hip will grow in the next 4 months.  We have already scheduled the surgery to have the fixator removed- Monday, May 2nd.  Until then, we will send x-rays to check  its growth.

When we got back to the Quantum House, Simmie the Golden Retriever, was there to greet us.

And last but certainly not least, this is what he and Mrs. Yvette worked on today.  There were tears in our eyes as we witness this......definitely GodPower working through our boy.  

But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.  Isaiah 40:31


Our plan is to return home on Saturday night....oh how we can't wait!

#GodIsFaithful      #EyeOfTheTiger    #GodPower

Love,
Janay and Brad

Day 8

John Thomas continues to make great strides in physical therapy with Ms. Yvette.  She really pushes him; yet, so sweet at the same time.   He will be in a wheelchair until he can bear more weight on his right side.  Then will transition to a walker or crutches.  Each day he is able to do a little more than the day before and the pain is better.  We're weaning him off  the pain medicine, and he's been a real trooper!

I think the best part of his day was when he was able to FaceTime with 1B and Mrs. Wszolek!  Look at that face!  He misses his classmates so much!  Thank you, 1B, for putting a smile on his face!  You are the best medicine!

Mr. Greg came and worked on golf skills with the kids today.  John Thomas really like it!

We are leaning on His everlasting arms at this point.  Thank you for your continued prayers and love for Mr. Man and our family.

#GodIsFaithful

#EyeOfTheTiger

#GodPower

Love,

Janay and Brad

Day 7

Today was a good day but still a lot of tears!  We accomplished a lot of  "firsts" for us.  First ride in the car, first pin cleaning by ourselves, etc.  We were visited by Super Heroes that brought gifts for the kids.  John Thomas picked out a nerf gun, of course!

Tonight we said good-bye to Noah and the Johnson family.  After being here since September, Noah finished his "lengthening phase" and gained 8 cm, of growth....truly amazing!  He and John Thomas really hit it off!  Even though we just met a week ago, it feels like we have been friends a long time.

 

Tonight we are exceptionally tired and are still trying to gain strength mentally and physically. Tomorrow will be another day of physical therapy and getting used to the "new normal".  As always, thank you for your prayers.

#GodIsFaithful
#EyeOfTheTiger
#GodPower

Love,
Janay and Brad

Day 6

Today was yet another roller coaster.....ups and downs.  We survived our first physical therapy session and loved seeing our angel, Jennifer Scott.  She is such a ray of sunshine for everyone!  We miss her so much at FUMC, but she is sharing God's love in West Palm Beach working for Dr, Paley.

Tomorrow we will continue our physical therapy and have another intense pin cleaning session!  Yikes!  Claiming this verse tonight:

Thank you for your continued prayers.

#GodIsFaithful

#EyeOfTheTiger

#GodPower

Love,

Janay and Brad

Day 5

What an amazing birthday today was!  I sure missed my Jules and friends and family but today is a birthday that I will never forget.  Today my wish was for John Thomas to get his pain under control and to be motivated to visit with kids here at Quantum House.  We have met a precious family - the Johnson's from Chicago.  The parents have 4 children of their own and have adopted 2 boys from China, Noah and Asa.  This is a picture of his friend Noah.  Noah was adopted  4 years ago and has undergone 18 surgeries!  He is such an inspiration for everyone who meets him!  He has been here since September with limb lengthening and may get to go home at the end of this week.

The kids here made me birthday cards and sang happy birthday to me this morning.  John Thomas got to blow out the candle! 

I received beautiful flowers today!  

Thank you for making this day so special!  John Thomas starts intense physical therapy tomorrow. Thank you for your continued prayers.  Here's one thing we have definitely witnessed:

#GodIsFaithful

#EyeOfTheTiger

#GodPower

My heart is full,

Janay

 

Day 4

We were discharged from the hospital today!  Oh happy day!  Praise the Lord!

We are so grateful to be at our home away from home (Quantum House) and out of the hospital.  Phew!  We are anxious about physical therapy and life with a fixator.  Mr. Man is still in a lot of pain and trying to find a bit of normalcy in the midst of chaos.  We are clinging to this verse:

#GodIsFaithful

#EyeOfTheTiger

#GodPower

Until tomorrow,

Janay and Brad

Day 3

Thank you for your prayers for rest!  John Thomas had a great night and was greeted with this balloon bouquet from his 1B classmates and Mrs. Wszolek.  It was wonderful to see Mr. Man's smile again.

The morning was pretty busy with physical therapy.  We're working on transitioning from the bed to the wheelchair, to the walker, etc.  They are keeping us another night in the hospital, because the transitions are so hard for him right now.  If he has a good physical therapy session in the morning, he will be discharged.  We will go stay at the Quantum House, and he will be around other kids who can help him.

Our prayer is for John Thomas to find strength (God Power is what he says), to be strong enough to move around tomorrow.  Please pray for God to give Brad and myself the wisdom and knowledge to help him with his "new normal"  Again, we couldn't do this without you...your prayers, messages, and FB comments are such a blessing to us.  We feel wrapped up in the Mighty Healer's arms,,,and for that we are forever grateful.
#GodIsFaithful
#EyeOfTheTiger
#GodPower

All our love,
Brad and Janay