Naps, Talking, and Walking (Day 5)
This day was as I expected it to be… a very good day. Our night was pretty long because there was just too much stuff to do. Everytime that she had to use the bathroom, it took a long time to get her moving. I didn’t end up going to sleep until about 4:30, thus the reason I took a nap today (it was very n
ice). Once we finally got to sleep we were out for the count.
Kristi woke up feeling pretty good. I did some laundry and the awesome Nurses Assistant Tanya gave Kristi a bath and got her clean. Everything got going at about noon time, and from then on it was just fun and relaxing. At about 10am someone came in and took out Kristi’s pain cathaders on her chest placed around the pectus area (I don’t really know because I was taking a shower), and then at about noon the Birmingham Harley Club came in to say hi and give Kristi a dew rag and a bear. Thats right… Kristi had a biker gang come in to visit her today. (I thought it was pretty funny because it was so random). We talked to them for a bit, and joked around… then they left delivering their dew rags of joy to all the little girls and boys in pain. 
I was pretty tired from the previous night, so I laid down and took a couple hour 
nap and woke up with Kristi and Mom asleep too. It was pretty nice. Nothing to interrupt us, and actually allowed Kristi to get some good sleep (which definately helps in the healing process).
After we woke up, one of our awesome nurses Nico took Kristi off of the morphine and her mom braided her hair. (Now it is this part of the day that I don’t know precisely how it went. For some reason it all blurs together.) We talked and got up a couple of times… and then I went for a walk to see the sunshine. I hadn’t really been outside for a couple of days… it was pretty nice. I walked around, sweat a bunch, and talked 
to my best friend Kerry.
I came back after that, and Kristi was looking really good. I mean really good. It was like everything had cleared up and there she was back to her old self. I think getting her off of the morphine did her a lot of good. She looked really good and I knew that we were going to get her up and walking by the end of the day. I sat on the bed with her, and the three of us (her mom, her, and me) hung out.
Kristi’s cousin Beverly and her husband Allen came by to visit soon after that. We talked for a while about life, Jesus, and how to control pain. By the time that we were done, visiting hours were over, so they left.
Kristi and I decided to be adventurous. We got her up and walked down to the end of the hall and back. It was awesome. She is definitely progressing well. I am almost positive that if we do not get our of here tomorrow, we will definitely be out of here by Monday. I can see that Kristi is very encouraged as well with all of her progress, and we are praising the Lord with His healing and strength that He is giving Kristi.
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Now she is fast asleep and we are looking forward to what tomorrow brings.
Wow Kristi!!! I am so happy for you! That video is precious. Thank you for sharing it with us! May the Lord continue to give you strength to walk for Him.
Much love!
Jaimee
P.S.
I’ll be gone for a few days to Houston… my grandfather is having back surgery. But we’ll still be checking on you and praying for you. See you when I get home!
We continue to think about you guys daily. We are so happy with Kristi’s progress. Hang in there you guys.
Kristi,
I am so glad to see your smiling face today. You look wonderful as usual. Wow!! I can’t believe you are walking so far in such a short time. You are in my thoughts and prayers everyday! Keep up the positive attitude and I know you will be out of the hospital very soon. God bless you!
Love,
Pat
AWESOME Kristi! I so glad to see you walking around and looking so well
Your a trooper. I hope you get to go home soon. I am glad you are both doing so much better. Love ya’ll.
Kristi-Bless your sweet heart. I am glad you are feeling better. You are in my thoughts and prayers every day. Hang in there. You are doing great! It won’t be long until you are climbing on tables and hanging art work. Love ya-Leigh Anne
It was so nice to see you walking around and really cute when you were looking out the window
I’m so glad I got to talk to you today, I can’t wait till you can come home, but I want you to take your time and heal. I am praying for your pain management…and that other thing 
Love you!
p.s. Ethan has a message for you- I miss you, I love you and I wish you were here and I hope I can see you soon and I hope you get out of the hospital soon and I want to know which day you get out of the hospital. Love- Ethan
Jennifer, you make me smile.
Kristi, it was so great to see you walking!! Your hair looks cute braided. You didn’t tell me about the biker gang so that was fun to read about. Also, love the pic of you and Dan in your hospital bed talking…so cute. Looks like things are moving right along and it’s really good to see you getting around. Love you!
Hey Kristi,
It’s amazing to see your progress! I’ve been thinking about you and praying for your recovery. You have many wonderful people around you for support and for that I’m thankful! Keep moving forward…ttys!
Holly
YEAH!!!! Walking!!!!! I’m so proud of you! And, Dan, I’m so proud of how well you’re taking care of Kristi and how patient you are! You’re an inspiration!
Love you two!
Mom
Kristi you are doing so well! I can’t belive how far you walked! It is awesome to see the Lord’s work in you! I am glad I get to witness it! You are such an encouragement to me! I love you a bunch!
Kristen
PS: Dan, you are doing such a great job! I love you a bunch too!
YEA!!! You look so good and I am so excited to see you up and walking! You’ll be running marathons any day now!!! Seriously, kep up the hard work, before you know it you’ll be feeling brand new. It really is amazing how Jesus uses times like these to show us His love for us.
Love You Lots,
Aunt Dawn
p.s it’s a do-rag, like hair do rag… can’t help it I’m still a biker at heart!
Hi Kristie this is Grampa B.We have been following your progress every day on the Blog that Dan set up. He certainly did a nice job and he is very innovative. I was impressed with that when he had you breathing out making faces to distract you from the bad pain the first post op. day! I hope you can get out of the hospital tomorrow, but wait a few days at Dan and Matties home before that long drive to Lubbock. We keep you in our prayers for a safe return there. We love you VERY MUCH!!!