WOW what a day! We had a very rough morning the pain after surgery was unbearable. My husband was great stayed calm and helped in what ever way he could to get the his pain controlled. A few hours later he was resting comfortably. Then they had to get him cleaned up because he was having company. WHAT AN HONOR. THE PRESIDENT! Can you believe it, the President of the United States of America visited my son. The Secret Service is just as tough and powerful as they looks on T.V. But when Obama walked in to Tim's room wearing a protective gown and gloves he acted like one of the docs. Came in said Good morning. We did the rounds of hand shakes then he spook to Tim about the Marines and the service they give, how proud he is of all these men, told him he looks good, they talked about Tim's desire of Crossfit, thanked him for his service then started to say his goodbyes. He shook hands again with all and gave me a hug. This was the first time obama has been to National Navel Medical Center and Tim was the first visitor to be seen. After the visit we all had lunch then Rick and I had to take care of paper work for our on and off base privileges and entrances to the places on base outside of the hospital. We gave Tim and Kate some time alone. He trys so hard to stay awake when we are in the room, the doctor told us the more he can sleep the faster his recovery. She has been great through this whole thing, I have been staying on top of her so she eats and sleeps. When you look at the picture you can see she has had more sleep then me, so don't laugh.
Hey crazy this is your SSgt need to get back out here with us. I can't control your brothers. Just playing. Get better. You better be there when we get back. Out here just waiting to get home. The section misses you man. You and the whole cross fit thing. We put away your stuff and locked it up. I threw away your Stained underwear though. I don't think you need those. Ha Ha. Just playing. Miss you man. Garcia is doing good to. I'm just putting him on fire watch. To the Waldron Family. He is a very good Marine. We miss him.
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What an honor, Tim!! Talk about something you'll remember for the rest of your life! I'm so glad he took the time to come and see you. Get lots of sleep so you can come home. We love you and miss you.
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Tim, you're hecka lucky you got to meet the president! that's cool that he would take the time to visit. that shows how much he cares about the country and the poeple. i need you to get better asap so i can have my friend back. plus, i want to know what it was like talking to the president. see ya when you get back.
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Hey Tim, you look really good. We are so thankful to hear how things are getting better. God is so wondeful and he will deliever you through this tough time. And how wonderful it is to have the president come visit. What an honor. Get well soon so you can come home and tell us all about it. We'll be praying for you and your family. Love you all. Dave and Stacie
ReplyDeleteMy baby boy, This week has been so hard for you and I know the Doctors here have been blessed with the ability and knowledge to take care of all your needs. How exciting, not many people can say they have meet the President. That honor comes from a higher power, just think you can sit around the camp fire and tell your grandkids that while you served your country you spent time with the Prez. Remember we love you and are all here to support you.
ReplyDeleteTim,
ReplyDeleteEvery-time I think of this I just get goose bumps!! How exciting for you!!
Debbie Miles
Tim, Tim, Tim..
ReplyDeleteWOW, thanks for letting your Mom take the pictures of you it feels good to see for ourselves that you are really going to be ok. We just want you to know that we are praying for you every day. Now that we have seen this AWSOME site we can check on you daily and include the prayer requests in our evening prayers. Words don't always help,so we are sending you our loving thoughts and prayers and look forward to seeing that bright smile of yours!
Lots of Love from D.L. and Denise--
Denise Bennett
Timmy,
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to say how very PROUD we are of you..That was an honor for the President to take time out to meet with the one and only Tim..can you say WOW..He had heard about that GREAT BIG SMILE you have, so he thought he might stop by and see it for himself..Man Im jelous... HA HA HA..You Look GREAT by the way and so does your Mom and Dad, cant wait to see you all..Thinking of you everyday Love you Guys
See you soon.
KATIE
Tim - You look great and really rank to have the Commander in Chief visit you! Oohrah! Our son is in 1/1 Alpha and I can tell you that many, many prayers are going up for you and Sgt. Peters. We are so thankful for your progress thus far and look forward to it continuing. Keep the faith and concentrate on healing.
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Pam Roberts
Hey Tim,
ReplyDeleteKristina Garcia here, just wanted to get on here and tell you, LUCKY! you got to meet El Presidente! You're a tough cookie! I told Kate yesterday, it's a good thing I didn't call you the "boot" that one night lol.
Well bud, get better soon, there's so many people out here pulling for you. My family wanted me to thank you for serving our country. I know how you military personal are, thinking "don't thank me it's my job" but it is truley an honor to know you. We have so many relatives in the military in all branches and we know what you all do is self-less and couragous.
I recently spoke with my cousin, Cpl. Jason Alameda, 2nd aa BN Delta Company, stationed at Camp Lejeune. He told me to tell you stay strong and that only a Marine would be able to survive and still come out ontop. He said he will carry on your honor when he is shipped out for Afghanistan this coming Saturday June 6th. Ooorah, Semper Fi.
I know you're family and friends are staying strong like they need to, they're pretty dam tough too!
To the Waldron Family (and Kate), you will get through this all just fine. My family has been through it twice, once we lost a cousin in Baghdad in 2003, and then another cousin was injured in Baghdad in 2005. You are all in our hearts.
God has granted you all a gift of strength and that strength will override all the fatigue and emotions that may hit you.
Tim, you are a great man! I can't wait to see you when you get back to California.
Be good and don't give those nurses hell! lol!