Jim’s Medical Journal

Just talked to Jimmy briefly. He didn’t sleep well last night and he’s really tuckered.He’s been able to leave his collar off most of the time which is a huge blessing. His wound is still slowly healing. That’s about all right now.

Quick update with Jim. Going to keep to 30 minutes today, will be done at 4:00pm. Bob Lawrence is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting…

Jim’s not feeling up to having a zoom today. I’ll put an update a little later.

It was great to see all those that were able to join the zoom call this past Sunday. I will confirm with Jimmy that he is available this coming Sunday and we will do it again. Jim moved rooms again at RML. No longer in their version of ICU. Positive that Jim does not...

Zoom meeting with Jim scheduled for Sunday’s at 3:30 pm Central Time. Look forward to seeing you all. Bob Lawrence is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Yesterday and today have been great days for Jim. Yesterday I worked with Jim on some arm and wrist movements. His left arm is significantly stronger and responds better. Any of his movements require concentration. He has to think about little arm movements that the...

Good morning!Got to RML yesterday afternoon. Gave Jim a shave and helped the nurse with a bath and hair wash. He looks like a million bucks.Turns out Jim never had MRSA. That’s good. He had some sort of infection but he has overcome whatever it was. He did have to go...

This is a roller coaster and some downs are to be expected.The wound on Jim's backside was surgically cleaned last week and they put a wound vacuum on. Over the last couple of days Jim has been a bit lethargic. In fact he has developed MRSA in the wound, which was...

Stacey and I are at Marquette in Milwaukee moving our son Bobby. Thirty two years ago I met this kid from Chicago that would become my best friend and partner in many adventures. This latest adventure Jim decided to undertake without consulting me first, a deviation...