Update on Randan

Well I'm sure most of you have heard that Randan was shot in the leg in Afghanistan. I thought I'd give a little update. He was shot by enemy gun fire on November 21 through the femur. He called late that night and told me he was shot in the leg and they were taking him to the hospital in Afghanistan and then the phone went dead. ha ha, what a long night. the next morning a Gunny Sgt. called and told me that he was stable. he was transferred to a different hospital in Afghanistan then to Germany then to Maryland then to northern California and finally on to San Diego where Fred, Fran, and myself met him there! He had some minor surgeries where they would clean the wounds out and then on December 3rd he had the big one. They put a plate in there that went pretty much from his hip to his knee. He was in a lot of pain after but thats expected, the Doctor was very happy with how things turned out. He said that after recovery Randan would have 80%-90% use of his leg. It'll be about 6 months before he's walking on it without crutches. Today the 9th Randan was released to a wounded warrior battalion and will be there till the 16th when he'll see the Doctor for his f/u appointment. If all goes well he'll get to come home for about 30 days! I am so proud of Randan, I can't imagine what he's been through, and through it all he's had the best attitude!
This has been such a roller coaster ride. As much as its made me realize how bad the world is, its made me realize how good it is as well. Randan and I have had SO much support. Thank you all for your thoughts and pryers, it means so much! There has been so many visitors, people donating stuff, people bringing in dinner and treats, offering their home for the holidays, and their phone numbers for a friend. People's generosity truly amazes me. Randan and I feel extremely blessed. Things could be so so much worse, and are for so many men. Things are rough over there, please keep all those strong, brave, wonderful, selfless men in your prayers!