8/12/2007
How things have been
soldierswife says,
Hello to everyone. It has been sometime since anything new has been posted here. We have been busy. I want to let you all know how things have been going.
AS has finally finished all of the physical testing they wanted to do in order to determine how well his brain has healed. He was having some extremely bad headaches as well as the occasional slip ups with his speech and tremors. As you all know he went to Walter Reed in the spring for a battery of tests. The results from there came back at pretty normal ranges. Since being home he most recently underwent an MRI and a PEDS scan. They both concluded that there was no swelling, no bleeding, and no blood clots, and ultimately normal brain function. So he is in the clear physically. That was a big relief for the both of us.
Earlier this summer we were treated to a week away courtesy of Wounded Warrior Project. It was fantastic! Thank you for the wonderful memories and family time. The kids had a great time fishing with daddy, boating, golfing, and taking in the sights. While we were there our Project hosts treated us, AS and I, to a night out. We left the kids with a sitter and spent some alone time. We happened to be there 4th of July week and had a special treat. We got to hear a reading of the Declaration of Independence aboard an old battle ship. They fired their cannons a few times as well. The kids, especially the boys, really enjoyed that.
Now, whilst on vacation we learned that one of the guy’s he was with in Iraq lived right up the road from where we were staying. It happened to be the gentleman who called me to let me know AS had been hurt. We set up a night to get together with him and his wife. I must admit I had mixed feeling on this. I remember talking to him and how I felt. I was nervous to meet the man behind the voice. When we finally met I saw this man who was very polite and appreciative to his wife, involved with caring for his daughter, and very humble about being the one to call his soldier’s spouses when the need arouse. I didn’t know how to thank him for calling me or what a relief it was to know he was coherent and able to walk. I did manage to say Thank You but that was about it. He and AS spent most of the time talking about where the guys were, what they did after he left, and so on. It was a good visit for him. It helped him heal a little bit I think.
Let’s see… what else has gone on. Oh, the job thing he talked about. He did get the position he was hoping for!! It was a leap for him career wise. He likes this new position a lot. In the future it will require some travel, but that’s good for him. He now works from home every day. It’s nice for him to be able to do that.
As we close out the summer I must say it has been an eventful one and an emotional one for both of us. Knowing that his brain injuries are healed has been a relief. There are still things that need to be worked out but we will work on them in time. I hope all you have been having a great summer.
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Hi Mrs. AS,
Thanks for letting us know how you guys have been doing lately! I wondered if AS was doing OK since we hadn’t heard from him in awhile.
I’m so glad that his tests came back good and that he is healing from his injuries! Alot of prayers have been said for him I’m sure. I for one have.
Also I’m so glad that you and your family got to go on a vacation. Sounds like fun, I’ll bet the kids did enjoy that too!
Glad that AS got that job that he wanted. That makes such a difference if you like your job and are happy in that. That is cool that he gets to work from home.
I’m just glad that everything sounds positive now for you guys! Take care and know that we out her in the blogisphere really do care!! God Bless!!
Mrs AS. That is tremendous news. I have wondered what had happened as there had been a long dry spell. But family comes first. I am so glad the tests came back normal.
I am glad for the both of you; Having the time to spend together, to do family things, for AS to meet a fellow warrior to talk and catch up, and for him to get the job he wanted. That made my day.
All the best for you and the family. Do keep us informed.
What a wonderful thing to read! Thank you so much for letting everyone know how you’re family is doing…we do wonder …. and care.
I am SO GLAD to read this update!
I actually read it a few days ago, but have been slammed with work and fixin’ to go back to college and ten trillion other things… have been worried about y’all and am glad to hear (read?) that things are going well. 
We luv y’all and are praying for y’all often. Hang in there!
It’s good to hear all this. I’ve been keepin you guys in my prayers.