Tuesday
July 15th, 2008
Jeff did not feel well today. This is the worst time he has had since we have been here. His head hurts and he has had a temperature all day. His lower back hurt a lot today–not sure if it is the terrible beds or the injection. He feels very puny. He had acupuncture this morning and instead of physical therapy they hooked the electrodes up to his back and massaged his back. He said that helped it feel better for awhile, but by the end of the day he hurt again. I know mine hurts terribly from sitting in their chairs–they are soooo hard. My lower back just aches. Then add to it sleeping on a air mattress for 35 days–like extended camping. I think it is just taking a toll on everyone. It is 830pm here and Jeff is already in bed for the night, asleep with all the lights on and fully dressed. I think he was out about 2 seconds after he hit the pillow.
I hope and pray that tomorrow he will feel better and his fever will go away. He needs to have his physical therapy tomorrow–he really feels it when he misses it. Again, if anyone knows anyone in Helena that is a personal trainer or just someone who is knowledgeable of proper fitness, we need someone to help him keep up his routine. Jeff’s brother Brian gave us a couple of names, but I would really love to not have to drive far to meet with someone. Having someone come to the house would be fine too. I am thinking about looking into the Helena Fitness place to see if they have personal trainers. I am not sure what the cost would be. HUMMM things for me to think about. If you know anybody, let me know.
Dave went to get a message today–he agreed that it was the best $10.00 he has spent since he arrived in China. He claims to be going back everyday–I told him that is a little bit of overkill—maybe we will all go one more time at the end of the week to help reduce the stress that we all have building inside of us.
As you pray, please say a little one for me. I tend to stress over details and right now I am at my end. My baby is starting kindergarten and Kim is having to enroll her–I am fully confident that she can do it, but I want to be the one to do it–I am kinda sad. The girls are at the beach so I am really out of contact with them for the first time the whole trip. I am also finally letting my mind drift away from China and I am beginning to think (stress) about the new school year. I have never, in all my 10 years, waited this late to get my room ready. I am afraid I am going to feel rushed and unprepared. Please pray that I can have some peace about things yet to come. I know why I am here and I am thankful each day that God led us to this place.
Please also pray that Jeff’s headache goes away and he feels better tomorrow. He needs to stay strong and healthy so he can continue his therapy and be eligible for his last stem cell treatment on Friday. If he has a fever they make you wait 2 days after it is gone (but they only do the stem cells on M, W, & F—-so it is Friday or not at all) and you have to wait a certain number of hours before you can fly–so Monday is out.
Thank you for your continued and constant support–6 more days!!
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1. Frances Hayes | July 15th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
Leslie,
You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there. You will be home soon.
2. Amber Howard | July 15th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
I will be at school on most days this week. Please let me know what I can do for you! I am going to try to get my room ready so that I can help you the week before school. If you think of anything that you need done, please e-mail me and let me know. I will be praying that Jeff gets to feeling better and that you won’t be stressed. It will get done
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3. Shirley (Mom) | July 15th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
We’re praying hard that you’ll feel better when you wake up Jeff. Les, hang in there. You’ll get through all this because you’re tough. I know it’s hard but you will get through it! Love Mom.
4. Debbie Veitch | July 15th, 2008 at 10:05 pm
I have just read all your blogs. Was at the beach for 4 wks. minus 3 days. Pretty sorry aren’t I? Would go back south today if I could. Jeff’s progress is amazing. Wayne had told me about the first treatments and what Jeff did. I just sat and cried. I have thought of you 3 often and have said many prayers for you all and your girls. Hope today is a better for all. I will pray that all your new friends and ya’ll return safely. Jeff will need togive me some pointers on how to get people to come down on their wares. Wayne and I are going to Europe next month. Happy B’day late. Love you all. It sounds like Dave is behaving himself. May God bless. dv
5. Melyssa Kilgore | July 15th, 2008 at 11:59 pm
Hi Leslie,
This is Melyssa Kilgore and my soon – to – be – husband, Jake Rogers. (Mr. Rogers, LOL)!!! I guess most people would call him my fiance’ but we’ve just started ring hunting.
We have been following your blog and I just wanted to say that I am so amazed at Jeffs improvement. God works many miracles and your family has been truely blessed. There is nothing like seeing a deserving family being touched by the Lord. I know ya’ll are anxious to get home and continue living your lives.
We are here for ya’ll in any way. Please do not hesitate to ask for anything.
Jake works on the other side of Montevallo at the Shelby County coal mines and is on the midnight shift – 10 to 6 on Sunday nights and 11 to 7 Monday nights thru Thursday nights and even about 2 Friday nights per month. He comes right through Helena to & from work. Please let us help out and do what we can. He is no physical therapist but can walk with Jeff or take him places or whatever ya’ll may need. We would love to help out in your time of need and will do anything we can to help out. It would be no problem what-so-ever and please do not hesitate or think twice to call for anything.
Good Luck and I hope all continues to go well.
I am so sorry for Jeff having the horrible headaches. Please send him our best and tell Dave I love the “Big Sexy” and I am so proud of him for being there for you and your family. I was happy to see him step up to the plate and help out.
Ya know, Leslie & Jeff, you are proof of what the Lord does for people in need that are so deserving. We keep your kids in our prayers as well. For I know they miss you but I am sure they wouldn’t want it any other way. I know your family is an inspiration to others (around the world even) that God does take care of his children. Again, good luck and please let us help out in any way we can. If you get a chance, & I know you are so busy, please e-mail me back and let me know when ya’ll are planned to come back home.
Ya’ll are in our prayers every day and we wish the best for Jeff and pray he has a full recovery. Leslie, you and Dave are also in our prayers for I am sure ya’ll are tired and wore out just as much as Jeff. We pray for ya’ll to have a safe trip home and some good rest when you get there.
Always in our prayers,
Melyssa & Jake
6. Melyssa Kilgore | July 16th, 2008 at 12:19 am
oh yeah, our e-mail address is melyssak@aol.com and my cell is 482-2882 and Jake’s is 317-7996. Again, please let us help out.
:):):) (and so forth and so on)..
KEEP SMILING —–
7. Tiffany Horn | July 16th, 2008 at 3:37 am
I have a friend in Helena who may still do training. I will get with her and let you know what she says.
I hate to hear Jeff is not feeling up to par. It sounds like you and Jeff are the ones with sore backs… and Dave goes to get a message. ha!
Hang in there, not much longer.
Tiffany
8. Mollie Evans | July 16th, 2008 at 4:31 am
Ditto what Amber said!!! I’ll be up at the school most of this week and next. Email me if I can do anything for you! You’re in the HOME STRETCH now… you can make it… I will be praying and thinking of you guys now until you return home. We will see you soooooon!
9. Shelli Abernathy | July 16th, 2008 at 8:48 am
Leslie – I’ve kept up with you guys (first posting) and have continued to pray. Praying that you guys get very deep and good sleep, for endurance for all and continued healing for Jeff. The Father is faithful always – may you especially feel His hands carrying and holding you now that you’re at the end of yourself. Almost home.! See you soon- Shelli
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