Day 35 - Aug 5

Today was an extremely laid back day!  Which was very good because Jake was able to take a nap during the day. :)

We went to Jake's daily sign in with his Sergeant this morning and was surprised to hear that Jake had another appointment to go to today.  It is a mandatory meeting for all new WTB warriors about goal setting.  The WTB feels goal setting is a very important factor in the warrior's healing process.  It was an interesting meeting and I learned alot!  I know that Jake learned much because he mentioned one of his weekly goals for next week--to go home. :)  I told him that it's a great goal, but it may have to be a monthly goal, not this coming week's goal.  He just smiled. :)

He really wanted to go and do something today, but because of the timing of that meeting, we were unable to do so. :(  He wanted to go over to Bethesda to visit his friend who was the medic injured in the blast with him.  Then, he wanted to go to one of the other forts here that have a big PX store so that he could use his clothing allowance and get some clothes.  We will try to go tomorrow--unless there will be more unexpected appointments.

His Sergeant called today to tell him that he has a "room assurance" appointment tomorrow morning (which was scheduled for some time next week).  This is when the Sergeant, the Nurse Case Manager, and someone from outpatient OT come to inspect our room to see that Jake is getting around it okay and to see if there are any hazards that need to be removed (like furniture).  This is part of his inprocessing.  Then, earlier tonight, his Nurse Case Manager called and told him that he has a PT appointment tomorrow morning that just came up.  So, our morning is already filling up with things.  Hopefully he will have the afternoon free.

We had a huge rain/thunder/lightning storm here this afternoon.  We couldn't believe how much rain was falling!  It has been quite hot and humid here--in the 90's. :(  Sure hope this rain cools everything down for awhile.

Mike is flying in tomorrow to spend the week with Jake while I go home.  We are very excited to have him back down here with us!  I know that Jake is looking forward to spending time with his dad.  Think maybe he might be getting bored with his ol' ma. ;)  Just kidding!  The Mologne House has a ton of activities going on all the time and this coming week there are some that Jake and Mike can go to together.

Everyone here has been very respectful, helpful, and extremely nice.  It makes being here a little bit better.