Footprints In The Sand. . .

Joey is home and happy, and we are happy for him! Joey had his wound vac changed yesterday, along with the replacement of the black spongy material. It was getting clogged during the night, and causing the suction to push the fluids into his leg, not out of his leg, as it should be. This was painful and uncomfortable for Joey. Aunt Crissi tried to massage the clots out that were causing the vac to clog. The vac was fixed at Joey's appointment.

Today Joey and his parents met with Dr. Zoe, the pain management doctor, to go over some things and get some questions answered.

Before Joey left the hospital on Wednesday, he was able to meet with some of the doctors and nurses that were instrumental in saving Joey's life and in providing Joey's great care. Each one took a turn telling Joey goodbye and good luck. There were tears of joy and strong emotions as some expressed their true feelings of what possibly could have, and should have been the reality of Joey's serious condition. Some told him they didn't think he would survive, and ever step foot outside the hospital again--let alone have full kidney function, and on crutches, walk himself out of the hospital, only thirty five days later. Joey has exceeded every expectation--and everyone couldn't be more thrilled!

Thank you again to all his doctors and nurses! What a wonderful group of awesome, intelligent, caring people! Also- Thank you again to Dr. Kim and Nurse Boone---Thank You---Words cannot express. . .

We are on to round two. . .another chapter in Joey's life, another beginning to Joey's life legacy. . .and the future is bright. . . we eagerly await to see. . . what's up ahead. . .ahead of all of us. . .one step at a time. . .baby steps. . .are our footprints in the sand. . .

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