Today, Kerrigan and I spent most of the day hangin' out with Dad at his rehab hospital.  When we walked in, Dad was in the bathroom cleaning up for the day; shaving, using deodorant, brushing his teeth, etc.  He even put his shirt on all by himself.  He twirled around in his wheelchair and joined us back in his room!  What!!!!!!!  I couldn't believe my eyes!  I asked him how his wrist felt, and he stated that he pretty much had no pain in his wrist today.  We spent the entire day talking, catching up, and shedding tears.  I was able to ask Dad questions that I didn't think I'd be able to for a very long time.....if ever.  I am amazed at what Dad remembers from his past and about his accident.  I think the last few days, Dad has really started to understand the severity of his accident and how critical he really was.  PLEASE send Dad strength to get through the emotional part of this accident that is beginning to set in.  Dad has a busy week of therapy ahead, about 4 hours a day of PT, OT, and Speech.  He grew leaps and bounds in his two days of therapy there so far.  I cannot even begin to fathom what will happen this week.  He has been walking the halls, using the stairs, bending over and picking things up, working on self-care, and a whole lot more that I am unable to speak to at this time!  I sure wish I could be a fly on the wall and watch him kick this TBI's ass!!!!!

Dad, we could not be any prouder of you!  You are a force to be reckoned with!  My heart is so full after our visit today.  My daddy is back.  I knew you would pull through.  YOU GOT THIS!!!

~Melissa