Right before my dad was checked out of Rehab he wanted me to get photos of him doing the hand bike, the bike and walking up adn down stairs. There is also a photo of him doing his finger exercises ( his hands are getting better every day!) Next would be his first trip home where he waled to his garden (his baby) and got a feel for being home and how he was going to deal.
On Aug. 25th Emily and I threw him a surprise 50th B-day. We were all a little anxious as to how he would take it (being overwhelmiing and all) but it really lifted his spirits and he was able to see old friends, ward members and family that hadn't been able to see him in a while. He walked in the door, we said surprise, we clapped, we sang Happy Birthday and he cried (he's a sensitive guy and he is not ashamed of it :) The theme was celebrate our superhero and quite a few people came dressed for the occasion. About 50 people showed up so the house was packed and full of joy and life. Emily and I sang the song from the musical Wicked for him called "For Good".
There are photos of his first trip to Sacrament meeting, with a shirt tailored around his HALO so he could feel as normal as possible. He has been back to the office and taking charge and never ceases to think up projects we call all do for him around the house...always the delegator.
Anywho, here are the pics. And please don't hesitate to leave notes, he loves to read them even if they are only a few lines, it lets him know who is looking at the blog. And let me know if you have questions, I will answer them via the blog.
