Bump Bump

Bo is in the army hospital at Fort Sill. Tuesday evening he had a "syncope episode". He passed out, fell, and hit his head in the chow hall. His buddies were with him and tried to catch him but didn't reach him in time. He woke up in the ambulance as they reached the ER. Doctors there ran tests to determine the cause of the syncope but everything came back clear and he was released after being stitched up. He has a major concussion and was assigned to "quarters", a recovery area on post, but the doctor didn't want him to be around sick soldiers so he was instead sent back to his bay. When I spoke to him yesterday he definitely was not himself. He talked slow and kept saying "um.....um...." Bo's 'battle buddy' Steve had warned me Bo was confused and had some memory loss (short term, he said his head had a huge lump on it like Joshua's did after his birth eighteen years ago, but couldn't remember speaking to the boys Sunday). Both Steve and another good friend Jason are paramedics, and they were assigned "fire watch" over Bo. They did a great job watching over him, helping him get about, and communicating his status to me throughout the day. Knowing he was being monitored around the clock made me feel more at ease! He didn't get much rest though because the whole platoon kept checking on him. He got up to observe a combat training and support some of the guys that look up to him. While lacing his boots he passed out again. This time he had to be revived to consciousness by sternum rubbing and hits to his chest. Steve called 911 and he was rushed back to the ER. The same tests were run again and this time something showed up on his cat scan that will be reviewed by a neurologist today. He was admitted last night and I was finally able to speak to him around midnight. He sounds okay but is frustrated and in pain. He's only getting Tylenol for the pain in his head. He is also recovering from a broken rib but that is getting better.

Our family would appreciate your prayers. I had to fight off fear in the beginning but now I have peace and am trusting God with Bo's health. We have prayed together and Bo is reading Psalm 91. I'll update when I have more news.