WOW!! The last couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of activity. We had the stairlift installed, the ramp installed, a couple of doors removed, one doorway widened, our back stoop raised, and our sidewalk widened. The army of volunteers did a beautiful job on all these projects, and we are so thankful for their help and expertise. They seemed to have thought of everything. Rick was so happy to see the changes that enable him to rejoin the family.
We are busy figuring out our new family routines, and we learn a better way to do things every day!!
We will all be taking Brad to Hobart on Friday...thank you again to the Ehmann' family for the use of their van. We are very excited for Brad to begin this new chapter in his life. We hope to get an update every once in a while about campus life!! Parents Weekend is in early October and we're already looking forward to that event!
We hope to start looking for a van soon. We've been so busy running here and there in the few days that Rick has been home, that we see now the van should be a big help.
We'll try to update as often as possible. Thank you again to all who are praying for us, thinking of us, cooking for us, and making donations.
The Car Wash sponsored by the Band Boosters was a great way to welcome Rick home on Saturday. We stopped there even before we went home!!
Lyn
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
What a weekend!
WOW!! Saturday night's fundraiser at the Ehmann's was a terrific evening. It was great to see so many friends all at once! We are SO appreciative of all the hard work and planning that went into this event. The Ehmann's and the Sipplerley's and all their friends and families did a terrific job...the setting was beautiful, the food was delicious, and the chance to speak to so many friends was wonderful!
Rick has made a lot of improvement in his upper body strength, and is now able to transfer from chair to car with just a little assistance. Each week there are little improvements to his abilities. The staff at Helen Hayes is constantly thinking of new or different ways to help Rick accomplish as much independence as possible, and we are learning a lot!
At home we are busy getting ready for the modifications to the house. Rich Gillette has organized an army of angels to complete as many of the modifications as possible. We will be forever thankful to him.
Thank you to all who attended the fundraiser or contributed items and food. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Lyn
Rick has made a lot of improvement in his upper body strength, and is now able to transfer from chair to car with just a little assistance. Each week there are little improvements to his abilities. The staff at Helen Hayes is constantly thinking of new or different ways to help Rick accomplish as much independence as possible, and we are learning a lot!
At home we are busy getting ready for the modifications to the house. Rich Gillette has organized an army of angels to complete as many of the modifications as possible. We will be forever thankful to him.
Thank you to all who attended the fundraiser or contributed items and food. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Lyn
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