First and foremost I want to apologize for not posting in a long time, it has been very busy since Michael got home. Secondly thank you to everyone that has stopped by, called, sent cards, and those of you that have helped provide meals and help transport the girls. We cannot express our gratitude enough. Thirdly and finally Michael, so since my last post March 10th the knee surgeon has discontinued the knee splint and ace bandage, which did worry both of us at first because neither of us had confidence that it wouldn’t get hit by something. There have been close calls, but thankfully diverted. His whole right leg is still swollen from above the knee down to his toes. We have been told due to the leg trauma the swelling will take a while to go down and may never be completely gone. He has started Occupational Therapy for his hand and Physical Therapy for his knee. He is doing great at both and loves getting out of the house daily. His voice is still weak and sounds like he is straining to talk. He also sounds like he has a lisp when he is worn out, which once again we have been told may be his new normal. Michael has had several procedures to have larger glass fragments removed from his arm. The hand surgeon is happy with the the results from Occupational Therapy and has told Michael he no longer needs a platform walker, so he is able to hobble around with the regular walker. These are little steps on his journey up the mountain and we will be thankful when he reaches the top. He has such a positive attitude he will get there one day. Now on to me, I have had several people tell me that I am a strong woman and loving wife to stay by Michael’s side during this because some wives wouldn’t stay. I just can’t imagine leaving my husband because he is broken. This recovery is not easy, but no where did God say life would be easy. My old boss posted a quote on fb that is spot on...Make sure the girl sitting passenger side in your car is the same girl who’d be sitting with you at the bus stop if life turned out differently. Right now we are at the bus stop and Michael thanks me every day for being there with him.