Cowboy and I are astounded (and humbled) by all the personal emails, cards and notes we have received regarding Bull. Thank you. Your positive and healing thoughts and prayers have comforted us as well as Bull's mama and family. I'm happy to announce that Bull is awake, coherent, talking, and making food demands. He remains in the intensive care unit for the time being. He has had two surgeries since we've been here, due to have several more. ICU is a bit of insurance to monitor his vitals – anesthesia, recovery, etc. They wheeled in another bed so those of us staying… can sleep more comfortably when we nap.
I continue to make lasagna, apple cake and other food Bull favors. His mama makes spoon bread for her boy and some indescribable concoction that smells suspiciously like road kill but I'm afraid to ask. DomTom has taken up permanent space on Bull's bed, leaving only to use the litter box. The animal helps himself to Bull's food when the medical staff isn't looking. I keep canned tuna and salmon for the feline. This makes it very happy.
Bull isn't out of the woods by a long shot. He has several surgeries ahead of him, months and months of rehab. He hasn't complained of pain, his injuries, or what's ahead of him. It isn't that he's stoic; he's just calm, taking each day as it comes. He has a strong faith in his God and I think that also sustains him. I, on the other hand, believe in encouraging every small step back toward a normal life. If he needs to be yelled at, I'll do that, too.
His former commanding officer has been here several times along with members of his unit. Lots of folks from his little town in Arkansas have also visited. Bull is a hometown hero. Considering his actions on the front lines, he's a national hero as well.
I'm getting a little more rest now that Bull is awake. I think all that excess adrenaline kept me wide-eyed while he was unconscious. Cowboy wants us to go home. I'd like to stay a little longer, be sure Bull doesn't have a relapse. I wouldn't have any problem making Thanksgiving dinner in David's condo, bring it to the hospital to celebrate our many blessings. We'll see.
Personally, I think Cowboy needs some "us" time. I'm just saying…
~Sar~
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I'm so happy for Bull, his mom, and you and Cowboy! You've put a great deal of effort into helping Bull get this far. If you go home for a while I have no doubt you'll be back to help any more but I know you and Cowboy can renew your strength and have more to give Bull if you have some time together.
The prayers will continue from this end! Thank you for letting us know how things are going!
Hugs,
PK
Sar, thanks so much for the update.
Bull is truly amazing as are both of you.
When you have great faith and your loved ones, and family and friends have faith, miracles do happen.
Your haranguing of the almighty probably helps also, it's a very old Jewish tradition.
Those of us over the pond have you all in our thoughts and prayers.
I'm sure that you and Cowboy could use some quality time, you would return much refreshed.
Love and warm hugs,
Paul. aka (zealous voyeur)
Sar,
I just want to say I'm one of your long long time lurkers but when I read about Bull I was quite affected by it. I am so grateful he is recovering albeit slowly but nevertheless he seems to be on the upside of all this.
Thank you for the update and thank you for all you do for our armed forces amd of course us spankos. Hugs to you all.
God Bless
Lynn
So glad that Bull is on the mend! Still sending those good thoughts to the cosmos and down the road,to Bethesda. Hope you and yours have a VERY Happy Halloween. :)
Sar,
So good to hear from you first hand. I am so glad Bull is recovering.
I am sure Cowboy does need some us time. I also think he needs to see you sleeping well at home.
I know you will do what's best for everyone.
Take care and God bless you all.
kate
Such wonderful news, I am do glad for you all!
Peace & Prayers,
~ Ellie
I was surfing around and found your blog. Just wanted to let you know I've enjoyed what I've read so far.
Hey, just was able to get on to read this. That's fabulous he's awake and able to go through surgeries. Iknow he still has a very long way to go. Tha'ts wonderful everone has been so supportive. Prayers continuing
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