A common activity for Mace: playing Ricky's Wii that he graciously left for him until he comes back to Austin for Christmas.Mason’s condition continues to improve. He went to the outpatient burn clinic on Saturday and had hardly any debridement at all. Mom said they basically did the same thing she does at home (which includes cleaning the wounds, applying ointment, and wrapping in bandages). They want Mason to come back next Saturday, but Dad said they probably won’t go because he doesn’t think it is necessary unless Mom needs more supplies or something. He only has bandages on his lower right leg now and has been up and about more often. He uses crutches but today he has been walking a little bit without them! It is like a “sliding limp” - I don’t really know what to call it – but I think the fact that he has started moving without crutches is great no matter how it looks! :-) He says he has to get better for his soccer game on January 4th – umm, I don’t think that is going to happen. I think he says it half-jokingly. That has been one thing really amazing about this whole thing: Mason has been so light-hearted and cheerful! I can’t imagine what it would be like if we were all emotionally exhausted AND Mason would be down or irritable or something. But he is always making us laugh by his jokes and witty comments. It is such a joy for me to be at home with my family during this time. I am almost done with finals; my last one is on Tuesday at 2pm and I have been studying a lot for it. I have to pass it to pass the class, so yeah, that is something you can pray for me.
Thank you to everyone who reads this blog and also to those who post comments. I think it has been something that has helped me in the healing process as it gives me an outlet to share how I am feeling. Knowing that people care about me and my family is so comforting. I thank my God for you!
Love,
Heidi
