FINALLY back to the laptop. I am feeling fine - it is hard to get "comfortable" but there is no pain to speak of! They took my pump away this morning to prep me to go to the rehab hospital (no sissies allowed there apparently).

We have decided to use the rehab hospital here at Baylor since it is such a great facility. The physical and occupational therapists have already been here the last few days working with me. I have been up a couple of times a day hopping with the walker. My stamina is pathetic so I am hoping for extra energy in the days ahead as I rehab.

Mom and Dad brought the boys to the hospital a couple of days ago. It was so great to see them. We had a good visit. Cody came in and asked "So, do you still have your leg or not?" I told him no and he went on with another subject without much of a break.

Ryan is insistent that the leg will be replaced. We keep explaining that it probably won't. Because of the height of the amputation, there is no functional prosthesis. I am hoping he will be OK with it all after he gets used to the new me.

Mom is staying with me during the day while the boys are at school and then John comes late afternoon and stays until bedtime. I really enjoy having them here. Early mornings and very late nights can be lonely. John has spent the night some but it is SO uncomfortable for him and he has to get up and go to work in the mornings so we are trying not to do that deal.

For the most part, my spirits have been upbeat. Sunday was an especially tough day - life in the hospital can be depressing. I am praying that God will give me energy and that I will be well in every way. He is faithful and I am blessed.