Jeff is poised for another very long climb to get back to where he was a couple of weeks ago. He needs this army of support more now than ever!
The surgery went as well as can be expected. However, Jeff's strength and mobility of his arms is going to take a lot of time and effort to recover once he gets back to the rehabilitation center. He is still dealing with significant limitations.
In addition, he is experiencing some complications from the surgery and fighting to get through the healing. He has some blood clots in his legs and they are challenged to keep his blood pressure normal.
This latest trauma to Jeff's spine is like starting over from the first one on January 3. The doctor compared Jeff's spine to Ali's head - "It can only take so many hits and each one is a big blow."
So this is a call out to all of you to bring back that outpouring of love, support, thoughts, and prayers that helped him power through then. He needs to know that this is not defeat - we won't go for that and neither will he if we can help hold him up with our love.
Do what you can: visit if you are local (call Amanda first for the best times), put your posts on this blog, send a card or letter, make a donation, dance a Jeff jig...whatever you can do to send your love and strength! Keep it coming!
Enjoying our first trip to Lake Martinez, AZ "the river". Good times! Finding our new normal.
We are still thinking of Jeff and the whole family.
ReplyDeletethe thoughts and prayers have never stopped and will continue even more so now. hang in there tough guy. we are all here for you.
ReplyDeleteJeff we know you can do it again...with all this love and prayers around you, you will pull through this set back and be back to your ol self. Love you
ReplyDeleteI'm "Dancing the Jeff Jig" and continuing to send positive thought through the Universe for you both, Jeff and Amanda. The positive spin on seemingly starting over is that you've already done this and now have a glimpse of what the path ahead looks like. This is not defeat! Much Love. -A
ReplyDeleteJeff, from all Julie has said and all that I have read, I know that you a very strong guy and one Hell of a persistent fighter. Stay strong and you will get through this. You have the best mom and best wife in the world at your side and the best sister here in Michigan. People all over the country are praying and pulling for you. Hang in there. We are all praying for a speedy and painless recovery. Love from Patty Smith and family (Julie's friends).
ReplyDeleteFun-Guy, "You can't keep a good man down!" and since you are one of the very-best guys you will rise above all of this as well. We couldn't love you more if you were our own "kin" (we probably wouldn't get along so well if we were "kin" so this is for the best!) Whatever you need, want, whatever, you know we are here through the good, bad and the ugly!
ReplyDeleteTo quote the amazing Rob Schneider...
YOU CAN DOOOOOOO EEET!
Jeff and Amanda
ReplyDeleteAlthough I have never met you, I feel I know you through your mothers updates via Facebook. I feel you have the strength and will power to forge ahead. Prayers and strength being sent you way everyday. Remember baby-steps make it happen.
Linda Kaarle