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Matt sent me pictures tonight of his car after he wrecked. I thought about posting one here, but have decided not too. Let me say though-looking at the literally made me ill. I couldn't help but cry. I'm telling you, it just shows again, what a pure miracle it is that Matt's even still with us. After I looked at them, I called him and told him again, how happy I was that he was ok. He said he would probably be looking for another job after this. He's said from the get go that he's afraid he'll get fired, so I told him they wouldn't fire him and he'd not have to look for a job. He said "No, I mean I'll voluntarily look for another job-maybe a desk job." I asked him if he was ready to give up Police work and he said "yea, probably." I then just tried to be encouraging as far as telling him if that's what he feels he wants to do, then find a new job and don't be ashamed or feel like a loser because you aren't doing Police work anymore. I hope it helped him a little bit. I know that's got to be a hard decision to make.

He did get to go to the eye Dr today and get an eye exam. I guess the line was long to pick out frames and he was already behind on his pain meds, so he went back to his room and is going back in the morning to pick out frames. I'm sure that once he gets glasses and is able to see again, that will help boost his spirits. I sure hope so!

Another blessing that has come their way............originally the Dr's were going to send Matt home tomorrow. Keep in mind home is 2 1/2 hours from KC and a good 50 miles from a hospital. Matt's been pretty hesitant about it and honestly, I can't believe they were even thinking about letting him go-he's not done a lot of "pertinent" things that you're supposed to do before being discharged. But anyway, I guess today the Workman's Comp nurse/adjuster said she'd be up to visit with him tomorrow and she's going to ask the Dr to send him to rehab for at least a week or two. What that means is that if they don't have room for him on the rehab floor at St. Lukes, he'll be transferred to another hospital in KC that does have a rehab room for him. The other hospital that he may go to turns out to be the same hospital that his Mother-in-Law is a nurse at. I see both of those as huge blessings. Matt seemed relieved tonight when he was talking about it. Praise God for continued blessings.

Gpa is still hanging in there, silly 'ole man! We Goldens sure are tough and don't like to give up easily on things, you know. :)

Tanner had orientation tonight. That kid was bouncing off the walls, let me tell you. She was so excited to see her friends and to see where her classes are. She even got her locker combination and let me tell you, you'd have thought the kid had won the lottery she was so happy! While she's very optimistic and excited for the year ahead, I'm a little skeptical. We got so lucky as far as teachers go last year, that I'm afraid we won't be that lucky again this year. Only time will tell though.

I was telling my sister earlier..........Tanner is one of those kids who would typically be considered a "wall flower." She has lots of friends, but not one best friend, so to speak. I'm really praying for her friend choices this year and just praying that she can find at least one, good friend-someone that she can hang with in and out of school. Last year, almost every morning before she got up for the day, I would pray through one of the prayers in the "Power of a Praying Parent" book. I really believe that helped Tanner through some tough times and helped make last year such a good one. I think I'm going to do it again.

I'm off of here. I'm exhausted and want to get a good nights sleep. Thank you again for the continued prayers for Matt and for my Gpa.

Love ya!