When Aaron answered the phone this morning, he told me to hang on a minute because he had to talk to his nurse about something. Kelly then picked up the phone and said that what Aaron was doing was trying to convince his nurse to let him take off his I.V. and oxygen lines so he could go downstairs to the hospital's basement to eat lunch and get a haircut. I feel for any nurse that has to try to make Aaron behave like a model patient, because he is both incredibly persuasive and unendingly persistent. That's a nice way to say that he's going to harrass this poor woman until she lets him do whatever he wants to do anyway. Case in point: by the time Aaron got back on the phone with me, he had convinced his nurse to let him take his little trip without an I.V. or oxygen, even though she was adamantly opposed to this when the conversation began.
This trip is a celebration of sorts, because this morning, Aaron took his first steps since the attack. He used a walker, and he said it made him tired, but once he figured out how to do it, the nurse had to chase him down and make him stop. I'm told that Audrey has photos of this moment, so as soon as possible, we will get the photos up here on the site. Aaron was ecstatic to be able to get up and move around on his own.
In other good news, Aaron and Kelly slept for ten hours on their matching hospital beds last night. Kelly said it was nice to have a bed. They both sounded really well-rested today. It was so encouraging to talk to them. Please pray for the rest of the day to go well. More later.
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Hi Haley, my name is Amanda Davis and I am the Key Volunteer Coordinator for the Marine Unit in Jackson, MS. Rebecca Watkins let me know about this site and I am so excited to see all of the updates on Aaron. All of the families here are praying for him everyday and are asking about him just as much. I will be passing this website along to everyone on my email list so I am sure that you will be getting a huge response very soon. I am so happy to hear of his progress. He seems to be a very determined Marine! Tell Kelly that I said hello and that she is in our prayers as well.
Thanks again for keeping us posted!
Amanda Davis (wife of SSgt Steven Davis)
USMC Key Volunteer Coordinator
Posted by Amanda Davis | March 26, 2005 3:15 PM
Posted on March 26, 2005 15:15
Amen to that glorious river which is God's perfect peace.
Tommy and I are praying continually for each of you. Debbie, Randy, Kelly, Hannah , Audrey, Haley and espicially Aaron. It souds like our precious Saviour is answering abundantly.
He is risen, verilly he is risen and sits on the right hand of the throne on high and our prayers are presented to the Father through his nail pierced hands.
We do love each of you.
Linda and Tommy
Posted by linda peaster | March 26, 2005 5:19 PM
Posted on March 26, 2005 17:19
Dear Haley, I miss you soooo much!I think its funny that Aaron wanted to get out of the hospital bed, aleady!I hope he'll get better soon.Oh, and I think you should name your car Sally.
Posted by Mollie Coker | March 26, 2005 5:57 PM
Posted on March 26, 2005 17:57
Haley, I just wanted you and your family to know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are so glad Aaron has made such a quick recovery so far. Tell he and Kelly that we are praying for their strength through this(I can't believe he's married-we are sooo old!).
Love, Crissie
Posted by Crissie Cook Parker | March 26, 2005 6:09 PM
Posted on March 26, 2005 18:09
Dear Aaron, Kelly and everybody supporting them,
I am so glad to have this site to check on Aaron's progress. I just wanted to let Aaron and Kelly know that everybody here at State is thinking about them and praying for them!
I love y'all, Megan
Posted by Megan Payne | March 26, 2005 9:28 PM
Posted on March 26, 2005 21:28
Hey Haley,
I am Susan Thompson, Michael Thompson's mother. (Michael and Aaron are SAE's together at Mississippi State AND we live in Yazoo City!) I wanted to tell you that we are keeping in touch with Aaron, Kelly and the entire Rice family through your website. Please tell Aaron that Michael said "to stay strong and he is VERY happy to hear of his progress!" We will continue to keep Aaron and the Rice family in our thoughts and prayers!
Posted by Susan Thompson | March 27, 2005 6:26 PM
Posted on March 27, 2005 18:26
Grace Kent reminded us yesterday about you and I got this site from our Sunday School email coordinator. I go to Temple Baptist Church in Hattiesburg and my wife (Robin) and I just wanted to let you all know you are in our prayers. My Grandfather had only one leg due to a sawmill accident and he chased my brother and me around for years and years. I remember the fishing and working with him on his farm and know you will have those same memories with yoru grandchildren.
Let us know if you or your family need anything.
Jimmy and Robin
Posted by Jimmy Harrell | March 28, 2005 8:33 AM
Posted on March 28, 2005 08:33
Sorry it's taken so long to get in touch with you Aaron. Shelley just gave us the website address on Thursday. She has been very helpful in keeping us up-to-date on what is going on with you. We've been praying for you and Kelly ever since we found out about your situation. My uncle, Steve Pigott, who came to visit you on Thursday says that he was very impressed with you and enjoyed the visit a great deal. We wish it could have been us there instead, but you and Kelly can count on seeing us when you return to Jackson. We are so happy to hear how well you're recovery is going and how God has answered your prayers. We love you guys very much and think about you everyday.
Thinking of you,
Ricky & Tammy
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