Graduation

Talked to Bo tonight. He had diabetes testing today but won't have the results for a while. His captain is letting him graduate next week as planned. Several of the guys in his platoon went to bat for him, even saying if Bo wasn't allowed to graduate, then they wouldn't graduate! A bunch of them even pitched in and bought him the army ring he wanted for his birthday. They all get kisses when Isaac and I fly to Oklahoma next Tuesday (from me that is, Isaac's kisses are precious but quite slobbery)!

Update

I talked to Bo Monday night and he is on "medical hold" until doctors find out what's going on with him. He said not to plan coming out next week for graduation :( . I hope that changes because I know he will be so disappointed not to graduate with his battery. He has completed all his required exams to graduate but because he's missed a week of training so far, he may have to finish late. We haven't talked since those few minutes Monday and I'm anxious to hear from him.

Today is his birthday. I sent him the funniest card, I hope it cheers him up. It's a huge square card with sound, the size of a dinner plate, and plays the Star Wars theme. As soon as you open it, you're blasted with that dramatic music that has the loud first note. The boys and I kept opening it and laughing as we signed it.


I'll keep updating. Thanks for all the emails!

More theology with Noah.....

Noah: "Mom, how did God make Himself?"

Me: Blank stare. Blinking. Silence.

Ticker still works

Bo had some cardiovascular tests today and was told he has the heart of a twenty year old. Praise God, something is still working well!

Back in the bay

Bo left the hospital last night and is back in the bay but he was told to return if the vomiting continued. His blood sugar was very high, 400, so he's being tested for diabetes tomorrow, and has neuro tests Friday to see if there is injury to his brain from the fall. His four good buddies all have major medical training and they are watching him closely, to the point of arguing with their drill Sargent and risking reprimand. (Thanks guys, you're awesome!). Bo will need to rest and his concussion will take time to heal.

Thank you all so much for your prayers and emails. It's nice to know that there are people out there who love and care for us! Love back to you....

Back in the ER....

Bo's drill Sargent just called me. Bo is back at the hospital. He was weak and stumbling marching to the chow hall, and is vomiting. He can't keep his medicine down (not sure what meds he's on, but he got them through an IV at the hospital). Bo's battle buddy Steve spoke with me after the drill Sargent, and said Bo is very frustrated and having bouts of depression. It's hard for him to be dependant on others like this. The Sargent is taking Bo's cell phone to him and I'm hoping to connect with him tonight.

Going Home

Bo was discharged from the hospital this morning and sent back to the barracks. He will still need to rest and will be on restricted duty for a while. He never did meet with the neurologist yesterday, nor had any of the testing. He has three neuro appointments next week. They'll be checking for bleeding in the brain, lesions on the brain, and plaque build up in the carotid artery (arteries? is there more than one?). We should find out Monday if any of this affects his graduation from basic training, which is February 5th. He completed all the required exams to pass but he's not sure yet if he'll have to be bumped to a later graduation because of his sick time.

B-Ball

Last week I took basketball photos for the Upward program at a local church. I photographed 165 kids, and forgot to take my own son's basketball picture! Will get it next week when I shoot one more team that wasn't there for photos. I had to share my favorite picture with you. It was the test shot I did to identify the team. These girls are too cute! Coach looks like he's a good sport too.

Praise God

Good news. Bo's doctor said his chest films were clear, and the pneumonia is gone! Wow, it's got to be the power of prayer. Bo is feeling better. The swelling on his head is better and he is still sore but not in extreme pain. The rib is healing and his breathing is better. He is having an EEG today to investigate Wednesday's seizure a bit more.

When I couldn't reach Bo Wednesday afternoon, I was concerned that something had happened and emailed his battery commander, firmly but politely asking for information on my wounded husband's status. He went to the hospital to personally check on Bo yesterday. Army wives rock!

Thank you all for your love and prayers.

Update

The house that Bo built......

A week ago Bo ran into a wooden beam during a manuever and cracked his rib.

The broken rib caused him to breath shallow which led to pneumonia,

which weakened him and caused him to become run down especially after

exhausting himself to complete a final PT exam (with a broken rib),

which explained the lightheadedness and fainting after the exam,

resulting in a head injury from hitting the chow hall floor, which caused him to have a

major concussion, which led to a seizure yesterday.

It's all the rib's fault. Let's blame Adam.