But that doesn't compare to the one he got us on today! Paula returned home from a week long missions trip to Utah and so this evening Luke suggested we get on Skype to chat. After chatting for a while, Luke said he had to excuse himself for a bit and we saw him wheel away from the camera. The next thing we see is Luke walking out of the room and down the hall and then turn around and walk back. Yes, I said "WALKING!!!!" We expected to see him hopping like he did to get around when we were at the Mayo clinic in March, but we were totally blown away to see him walking.
Here he got his leg on Wednesday, and Becki was the only one that knew. He really wanted to wait to let us find out when he flew in on August 5th and see him walking at the airport. But he and Becki figured that we'd somehow get wind of it before then and he did want to be the one to tell (well, actually 'show') us.
He told us that he was scheduled to get his leg a while ago, but it was right after he went into the hospital with the infection in his leg, so that delayed it. He saw his orthopaedic surgeon on Monday and she gave the OK and he got it Wednesday. He is supposed to have five weeks of physical therapy, but he's doing so well on it already, they'll probably release him after a week or two.
It was so great to see him up and walking around. And here he is!!
11 comments:
Yea, Luke. What a nice surprise to check on you tonite & see you up & walking. You are one determined guy. That & faith is what got you where you are at now. Next to get that arm working. Hope you have a great vacation at your parents. I can only imagine the feeling they had when they saw you walking. Keep up the good work. God bless You & your parents, too. Our prayers are still with you. Take care. Lois & Del
Praise God is such a small phrase but PRAISE GOD!!!!!!!!!!!! What an example Luke is to all who know him and his family. I'm t God Bless. =^..^=hrilled for you all!
Awesome!! Way to go Luke!
Amen!! What a great surprise!!
I was told to refer to the blog for a "surprise". I guess so. This is the best news I've experienced all summer. My family & I will loook forward to 5 August. Luke - be sure to pass our house on the way home even though it will be in the early morning hours!!!
David Kennedy
Horray and praise God. I am so happy for all of you but especially Luke. It has to be such a great feeling. Glad to hear he is coming home for awhile. Am sure it will be great for all of you and great for him to catch up with family and friends. God is so wonderful to us if we only believe in him and trust in him. Trust you have a great vacation also. If you get a chance stop in Luke when you are home. Praise God and blessings to all.
Karen and Dave Shaffer
I don't know Luke but I am from Meadville and have been following the blog since day 1 and I cried when I read this!
How awesome.. GO LUKE
I don't know Luke but I am from Meadville and have been following the blog since day 1 and I cried when I read this!
How awesome.. GO LUKE
Oh what a GREAT SURPRISE!! Luke, we're so happy for you....I like the other reader cried for joy for you. You truly are an inspiration! Thanks for the updates...may God continue to shine through you. Hopefully we'll catch a glimpse of you at the fair.
I'm glad to see that Luke is doing great. Its been a long road, but it seems as though Luke will be able to turn over a new leaf now. Praise God!
Luke: Good luck with your new leg. My ex-hubby lost his left leg in an motorcycle accident years ago and he has a wooden leg.
I'm so glad your doing good :-)
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