I have been told...

Steve says that many people are watching the blog to see his progress and told me that I needed to update as often as possible, and I said "of course". Then I asked him what has he done that would be considered blog worthy... silence fell across the hospital bed. Sooooo.... I am doing what I am asked to do, because I am a GOOD and Wonderful wife. Okay, add a sarcastic tone to all of the above! I have not been blogging because my life has been sneaking up on me and he is stable and safe, so I have not been as diligent as I could be... sorry! He has come a long way since this blog started, today I watched him put on his shoes, get into the bathroom and get out without assistance (he is using tools and a walker, but these things should not count!). We went outside so that he could practice curbs and grass in his walker, he even made it over a root. So all in all he is doing well. He has been able to walk 250 feet (with walker), and even though this is great and fantastic, he was tried and sore. So this is definitely a maximum.

He will be attending outpatient rehab for a while, probably starting at five days a week until he is more physically stable. He is working to be independent so that he can take care of himself during the day. He has falling at least once, so he still needs to be really careful and there are certain things that he will not be allowed to do unless I am home. He is pushing himself to be stronger, faster, better, etc, and of course this slows him down the next day. He is worried about being a burden to me, worried about how to manage when I return to work, and is worried about when he goes to work. But his energy and his strength is setting limits on him, he is certainly learning all about balancing all of these issues.

He will be coming home on Saturday, so this will be a big day for all of us. We are all nervous and excited, but the blessing of all of these is that the girls are doing a fantastic job of cleaning up each night so dad does not trip. With tragedy comes growth!

While at home he had to walk around the house, get in and out on his own, he had to get into the kitchen, get something from the fridge, put it in the microwave, and then on the table. All this to make sure that he can eat when he is home on his own. He was able to do it all, it took time, but he won't starve! And of course he can reach the phone and the door in order to let the pizza guy in.

We need to take the time to personally thank each and every person who has been praying and wishing for us. Many people have been helping by feeding Steve (Michelle, Pastor Ele, Stephanie, Jim, Julia) he has been feeling great by the food and it has helped me so much. Tammy/Jason and Niki, thanks for taking the girls and helping with them, it has made all the difference in the world. Doug/Sue, Marion helped with money early on (Pontiac was FAR and expensive). Most recently, APBA, DRRA, Unlimited Detroit and Marine Prop Rider, who collected money as a group and gave it to us. Lisa and Evonne for treats and gifts for the girls. Val, Ward, Randy and Brian for helping me move furniture. Cleaning by Tammy and Jackie, which helped me so much. If I left anyone out, it is because I did not make list, and I should have because every one who did ANYTHING, deserves a heart felt thank you from us. Each person in our life has made such a difference. Some in small ways, some in large ways, all I know that each thing has made a difference. We love each card, each note, each message of prayer. When we were asked if we had support, we both nodded so affirmly. We both feel so loved and so blessed. Thank you so very much, each time makes a difference.

I know that this whole thing is a message from God, I am not sure what it is, but I hope that he figures it out soon, because we all know that God sends stronger and stronger messages!

God bless and talk to you soon.

Kendra