4th day Home

The wheelchair did arrive, so we now have the two options of transporting Joisah around: the walker, which he is still a bit unstable with and the wheelchair. He didn't like the idea of the wheelchair AT ALL the first day an had to be kind of pushed in to it (not literally of course :) ). Now, he has caught on to the benefits of being able to self propel. It is a very smooth and easy to maneuver chair. He has been sleeping in his own bed the last few nights and that has been better for him and me to get better rest. Last night, he slept all the way through and didn't wake up at all.

He doesn't complain too much of pain, but moving him still requires very careful and precise movements. His stitches bother him a lot, mostly itching. Moist heat seems to help. I have to carry him a lot of places still and moving him in and out of the wheelchair is needed, which is definitely strengthening my upper body.

Can't remember if I wrote this already, but the orthopaedic appointment is the 17th to change the dressing on the foot and look at the skin on his heel. They will tell us then what the next move is. He is also scheduled on the 21st to have the sutures taken out. He will be under anesthesia for this and will likely have a lot of pain and discomfort after since they are staying in so long. They decided to leave them in longer b/c as the surgeon told me, his skin wants to go back where it was, so if we take them out any sooner, it could "pop back open" but some of the skin looks like it has already grown over the stitches....

He has a lot of fear of being "seen" by anyone for some reason. He usually covers his head...he did this a lot in the hospital, so I don't know if we will be outside much ...maybe after the stitches are out he will get more comfortable. Because of that anxiety, I'm not sure he's up to much company. He and Micah play a lot, which is a huge blessing. He loves Micah unconditionally and wholeheartedly.

Steve is still struggling with his own thoughts and all that he went through in the rescue process. Pray for him, for peace and restful nights. He is carrying a heavy load that I'm not sure he's been able to let go of for too long.

I am feeling more rested every day and have had some wonderful help from my mother and mother -in-law, friends and neighbors bringing food and gifts for Josiah to help entertain him. We have felt supported in prayer by so many of you - thank you.