Thursday, February 7, 2008

Thursday, 2/7

We went to LSU again yesterday and got another good report. The trauma doctor was pleased with Clem's progress and only wants to take one more look at him in two months. The plastic surgeon was also pleased with Clem's arm; it still looks pretty raw to me, but the Doc said it is healing exactly as he wants to see it heal. He also gave me a thumbs up on the cleaning and dressing I've been giving it. That was a relief because it looked funky to me and I wasn't sure if I was taking proper care of the wound. After all, I'm no doctor or nurse!
Clem's appetite is increasing and he is able to taste food again. He's even back to drinking coffee again (with sugar now). That pleases him very much. This is especially good because he had lost 30 pounds or more due to the accident and he needs to gain weight and muscle back. Working out with weights with his good arm and leg has helped a lot, too, with the added bonus of making him stronger and stronger every day. The coffee doesn't hurt his alertness, either.
Clem is so thankful for each new day and praises God in heaven constantly. We are both excited to see what God has in store for his future. Blessings to you all, DV

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Each of you is in fact a miracle! We praise God for all He continues to do for Clem, but I also praise God for a Debora! How blessed Clem is to have a loyal, "by your side" nurse! Glad to hear that taste buds are returning and possibly weight is being gained! Jesus is so sweet and precious all day, every day. Love to you all....

Anonymous said...

Clem & Debora:

Happy Valentine's Day to you two. You both have been in my thoughts and prayers daily. Have had a week of meeting myself meeting; however, hope to get loose in the next day or so and get out to see you. Hope all is continuing to go well with your daily routine. Sounds like the exercises are coming along and "enjoying coffee" again may be another great milestone. We can give thanks for progress in both big and little things - coffee lover that I am, enjoying a good cup of coffee is a big thing! Anyway, I look forward to seeing you both shortly. Lots of love and bunches of prayers are coming your way from all who know and love you both. Beverly Bennett