Here we are, 5 plus months into this journey.  The marathon. It  seems like forever and the blink of an eye all at once. 

John has been busy with  therapy at the Health Partners  Neuroscience center. PT and OT twice a week and speech once a week. All are continuing to go well. One of John’s goals is to jog independently on the treadmill by Dec. He saw an older gentleman cruising along on the treadmill across the room from him; inspiration and challenge  on!  

Physically, John is gaining strength and coordination everyday, although it’s hard for him to see. He still has the numbness on his left said, from head to toe, and that is very frustrating for him. Speech is coming along as well. Again , John doesn’t realize how much progress he’s made and is still a bit impatient with his progress. 

Knowing everything takes time, that patience is your friend, and living with all the challenges day in and day out, are two very different things.

Day to day can be rough, big picture, very positive! Some days are good and some days, well, suck. Yet, everyday  John gets up ready to face what comes, and that is amazing.❤️

As Johns mind continues to come back to its previous state, he is more himself and mentally strong. Some days more than others. He’s wanting to do more and finding opportunities for “work” type of things for him to do can be challenging.  We are working to find new opportunities to challenge him every day. 

His officiating community continues to be an amazing support. John was invited to watch a the 3rd place basketball final at Concordia awhile back and it was wonderful! We were also invited to brunch with some refs for  a fun Sunday! Plus the end of the year SPCC meeting; these officials have the biggest hearts! ❤️ 

John got a surprise visit from his high school football coaches, Rich Kallok and Mal Scanlan along with current CDH football coach, Steve Walsh. It was a tearful visit and also a fun trip down memory lane for sure! John was invited to be an honorary coach for CDH’s first football game come August. Pretty cool. 

So onward and upward we go, facing the daily grind and finding positive things to be thankful for  each day. 

Our friends, Anne Nelesen and Tom Stephens, along with our niece Michelle Stromme, and plenty of others have graciously offered to host a fund raiser for us. We are so humbled and amazed by all the people that have come together to help support us. We are speechless and sincerely can’t tell you all how grateful we are. 

Come see us if you can, Sunday, May 5th at DeGidio’s, 1-5pm. Details are at  Faisonfamilyfundraiser.com 

More than anything else, we hope to see many friends, share stories, reminiscences, hug and laugh. That is what has truly kept us going, lifted our spirit,  and fills us with strength. The friendship and love ❤️

Thank you all for sticking with us along this long journey. For your love, support, yummy meals and most of all prayers. We have felt and continue to feel your love and prayers for sure. 

❤️Much love, Becky