I spoke to Aaron this morning shortly after he got some very good news: He's been discharged from Bethesda! When I spoke to him he was doing all the paperwork and such that is required and expected to be out within a couple of hours. In even better news, he is being admitted to Walter Reed as an outpatient, which means he doesn't have to stay in a hospital room. He and Kelly can stay together at the Bethesda Naval Lodge, a hotel-type place. So, for the time being Aaron and Kelly's address will still be as follows:
Lcpl Aaron Rice (or Mrs. Kelly Rice)
Bethesda Navy Lodge
Bldg #52
8901 Wisconsin Ave. Rm. 107
Bethesda, MD 20889
Praise God with us for Aaron's progress to this point and his being allowed to leave the hospital room environment. Aside from medical issues, I think having to stay in bed for the last three weeks straight has been the most challenging part of all this for Aaron so far. I don't think the idea of learning to walk with a prosthetic even bothers Aaron at all, but the sitting around waiting to heal was really tough. He sounded very excited to be moving out of Bethesda, even though we're thankful for the care he's received there. Next week, Aaron should be havinig his first appointments at Walter Reed. Please pray that he and Kelly can have a nice relaxing weekend and get settled into their new environment in the meantime.
Thank you all so much. More soon.
Comments (2)
Hey Haley,
I try to keep up with what's going on on this page, but I'm still new to how blogs work. Anyway, I have a question that may seem strange. The address you list for your brother, is that the most current? I have reasons for wondering, but would rather not post them here. Feel free to email me if your curious about that though as I was trying to find your email address to begin with (yeah, I know. Ending a sentence with a preposition. I probably should be arrested. ;-j).
Victoria Roberts
Posted by Victoria Roberts | May 19, 2005 8:43 AM
Posted on May 19, 2005 08:43
I just wanted to say that I know aaron from high school. I am so proud of him for bring such a hero. I have been trying to find a way to send something out. I know its a little late but I just read about him in a magazine and I almost died. I just got out of the military and just wanted to say thank you to him for all he has done. Thanks, Lindsey....You guys and ryan atre in my prayers!
Posted by Lindsey Alexander(Stuart) | January 9, 2006 11:07 AM
Posted on January 9, 2006 11:07