Luke had his introductory visit with his new primary care physician this morning. He hadn't seen a doctor since moving out west until the collision. The visit enabled the doctor to familiarize himself with Luke and his condition. Luke will need to be seeing him for check ups on the stent in his aorta, and for any illnesses he comes down with since they can become serious more easily with the loss of his spleen.
Then it was a visit to SCOPe Orthotics for a set of measurements of his leg to chart the progress of the shaping from the sleeves he is wearing. He will be seeing them weekly. His leg still has a way to go before it is ready for the prosthetic.
After that visit we made a trip down to his Border Patrol station so he could pick up his credentials that they have been holding for him since the collision. They are just as anxious for him to get back to work as he is! It also gave me the opportunity to say good-bye to several of the great folks there that have been so helpful and supportive of us during this whole ordeal. I will be heading home this weekend.
Luke is doing very good in getting around the house and fending for himself. I took him shopping the other day and pretty much just pushed the cart as he did his shopping.
He has an appointment Friday with the neuro surgeon. His fellow Border Patrol agents and his housemates and neighbors have all volunteered to drive him to his appointments after I leave and until he gets his prosthetic leg and is able to be much more independent.
---Bill
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Once again, thanks Bill, for the update. This is all such great news. Thank you God!!
Luke, so glad to hear you are doing well, though I had no doubt on that one. Our God is mighty and He has equipped you to overcome. You are the underdog who is now a miracle man!
Continuing to be with the BP is continued good news. I, along with many others, will welcome our good friend Bill back to Crawford County.
Luke has a strong network of associates & along with his own "inner drive", we're confident everything will be going along well.
Its great to hear that Luke is doing so well, I'm sure when you say goodbye that you will be missed out there. Luke, you have become part of our daily prayer lives that it makes me wonder why I dont pray for more people more often. Thanks for all the updates.
P.S. my knife needs sharpened!! LOL
God bless the Youngs
How exciting that Luke continues to make progress. It must be so reassuring that he is being left in the hands of great friends.
How awesome our God is! I just read over the latest blogs after several weeks of missing Luke's updates. To see how he has recovered is truly a miracle from God. Congratulations, Luke!
-From several students at Cal-Baptist University
This is for Bill, to thank You for all the updates & say what a wonderful job you have done to keep up with everything. Go home knowing that you did everything possible for your son & that it sounds like you are leaving Luke in good hands. Travel safe & get some rest which I am sure both you & your wife need. Luke, we are so proud of you to know how well you have done & to say God Bless all of you. You will remain in our prayers. We hope we get a report from time to time. If not, I'll be checking with your Uncle Bruce. Del & Lois Kirkendall
All good news. It's wonderful, Bill, that you have been able to be there all this time to help Luke. I know he will miss you but it is awesome that he can take care of himself so well after all he has been through. God is so good!! Thank you for keeping us updated throughout the progression of his recovery. God Bless and safe travel.
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