We interrupt our regular scheduled programming to bring you this update...

Whew! That is a long title. Brian is doing well.

The surgeon making sure he's got the right leg. (actually it is his left :-)

Going a little stir crazy laying around on the couch. Getting mild hangovers from the pain medication he takes at night. Feeling like his hamstring and hip joints may need to be repaired next since they are unaccustomed to holding his leg over the height of his shoulder while laying down.
Sarah is wondering what this is all about. She kept walking over to him, just kind of looking at everything.


Mandi has a much better idea for the proper use of a wheeled roll-about.

We all got a great laugh when Brian's mom, upon returning to her home after coming to help out for a few days, sent out this update to family far away:

"Brian completely tore his Achilles tendon and had surgery Friday morning. He has to remain completely immobile for 10 days, except to go to bathroom with his foot above his shoulder."

Wouldn't that be some sort of amazing feat of dexterity?? I think she meant to order it a little more like:

"remain completely immobile for 10 days with his foot above his shoulder, except to go to the bathroom."


Brian is up! Ready for his one privelege!!


The family had a good laugh. Now you can giggle right along with us. Thanks for all of the sweet words and encouraging/helpful phonecalls and visits to the poor patient. We feel so fortunate to be blessed with all of you.