Our Family has Grown by One Foot!

As silly as the title is our family truly has grown by one foot! John had his second fitting on Monday which went really well! His parents were able to be with us so it was a very emotional experience! Seeing him walk for the first time, there are no words to describe that feeling! 

Monday was the final fitting before they made the prosthetic in carbon fiber. We finished up Monday and they said they would have the socket finished by Friday. The waiting was the hardest part!! But eventually Friday came around! We were very excited to go back in and pick up John's final leg! 

The Foot and leg system that John is using is the Proflex by Össur. It is an incredible foot that isn't even out on the market yet. We were also told that we are lucky to be workman comp because you aren't eligible for this particular foot unless you are a veteran or workman comp. 

The wearing schedule for the new leg is very strict because they don't want John getting any blisters or sores. This is very common with a new amputee who isn't used to wearing their prosthetic yet. The schedules is as follows: 

Day one- 1 hour in the morning & 1 hour in the afternoon 

Day two- 2 hours in the morning & 2 hours in the afternoon

Day three- 3 hours in the morning & 3 hours in the afternoon

Day four- 4 hours in the morning & 4 hours in the afternoon

Then you continue on with the 4 hour schedule until your next appointment. Our next appointment is on February 12th. 

John has been such a trooper using his new leg! Yesterday we went shooting with Joel, Amy, Caleb, and Paul. John did exceptionally well on his shooting if I do say so myself.  It was a blast getting to spend time with his family! 

Also something I would like to mention. John's work is putting on a benefit for him. Its going to be held at Casey's Bowling Alley in La Porte. It will be on February 20th the cost is 20 dollars a person. I don't have the times yet but I will update everyone with that information when I have it. We would be very pleased if people came to the benefit. Honestly this would be a wonderful time to see people we haven't had a chance to visit or otherwise wouldn't get the chance. This would also be a great opportunity to see John in action! 

Once again Thank You all for your continued support and prayers! They mean the absolute world to John and I and we wouldn't be here without them!