He walked!

I can't even begin to explain the joy I have watching Trav walk and to be feeling well enough to enjoy time with the family!!

 

From Travis

Absolutely loving just sitting around with the family. There are so many things I have taken for granted in my life. So many things. As long as I'm alive and have my family I have exactly what I want. All these pains, trials, and tears remind me what I really want.

Despite the fact things aren't done and I'm far from physically normal/stabilized still, I feel so normal at this moment. And it's amazing.

From Travis

Feels good to be home from the hospital. I wish all the painful symptoms would have stayed behind at the hospital, but I will take what I can get. I love being with my family, so it's totally worth it.

Travis in the hospital

Travis is still at the hospital and his release date is TBD! He needs to be able to handle a full liquid diet still. He is determined to get home soon, so he is trying to be good!
Thank you so much to those that sacrificed to help us move yesterday! It's been so hard to do so much without Travs help, but I have been blessed by so many others to help!

Daddy let us stop by for a few minutes! We let him rest most the day so that he can get better and come home, but took him on his daily walk and ordered him his boost! We sure miss having Daddy home!

From Travis:

Hello everyone. I am here at the hospital and just had a visit from Stacy and the kids. It brings up a point I want to ask of everyone. While at the hospital I have a hard time with visitors as my main focus is rest and comfort ( as much as I can anyway). I loved seeing Stacy and the kids, but as they are my family they are the exception. I know people have expressed the desire to come visit. 

Honestly the best thing you can do for me is to allow me to rest and have time to myself while in the hospital. This pretty much applies to anyone not under the same roof at home with me. (So sorry to family under other a different roof!!! )

I hope this does not offend, but in the end when I am in this situation I need to look our for myself. Please wait until after my hospital stay is over before trying to arrange a visit at my home. If we can do that and I feel up to it , then we will.

 Thank you everyone. Your prayers go so much further than a visit at this point. Thanks again.

Bowel Blockage

Ran home to help with Travs ostomy, ended up at the hospital getting fluids and his drain pulled rest the way out. At least he still has a smile!

Later that day...Same hospital, different location and no more smile. Travis is in the ER now.
 

 
Later...Travis is being admitted for bowel blockage. Going to monitor overnight. Keep the prayers coming!

From Travis

Happy to be home. The peace I feel here is priceless. I do not look forward to my next surgery, but until then, I'm where I belong and want to be. Hospitals are just awful. I was going insane in there.
The pain is unpleasant, and obviously my life is once again thrown for a loop (pun intended: loop illeostomy), but just like everything else: one day at a time.

Thank you everyone for the prayers.