Army Update

I know it's been a while since I've updated on Bo's health. I am happy to be able to report good news! Bo's medical hold is coming to an end next week. He was cleared by the medical review board, which is a big praise because his civilian neurologist was recommending medical discharge. The results from his cat scans, MRIs, EKGs, and blood tests came in, and Bo was diagnosed with "post-traumatic brain trauma", resulting from his head injury in January. Symptoms are headaches, paranoia, and memory loss. The seizure Bo had the day after his fall created some concern that Bo had a "mild form of epilepsy". The army doctors examined Bo and disagreed with the civilians, thought the seizure was related to the head trauma, and determined that Bo was healing well and able to continue to work. It was stressful for us thinking that Bo might not be able to continue his army career, but we were greatly encouraged by the support he received from his superiors. All his sargents testified of his hard work (he's been working at the battery headquarters since he was discharged from the hospital), his good character, and his leadership qualities. The information and support from his command helped Bo build a case to stay in the army and kept him encouraged in spite of the 95% chance of discharge. I told Bo that was man's word, let's wait and see what God had to say, and to see that 5% chance of staying in turn to 100% was a miracle! It was wonderful for me to hear how Bo was affirmed and encouraged by his friends, sargents, and commanders as we waited on the decision. He was told that he was " a good man", and that "bad things happen to good people" . He was moved to private quarters, given special privileges, and was assured by every person he worked for that they would fight for him. I think the love he received will go a long way in healing old wounds of unfair treatment from past jobs. The army thinks he fits just fine, and will serve his country and his family well. Oooo-aaaahhh.