Stand proud and tall

*UPDATE* - Just finished with the eye Dr. Looks like dad has a tear in the retina on his left eye. He will be going in for surgery this afternoon in a last ditch effort to restore some sight in his left eye. He was also told today that there is no hope, ever, for sight in his right eye. Please pray for a miracle.

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Well, Dad has gone and done it! He stood up! He stood up and hopped on one foot! He stood up, hopped on one foot and even shuffled down the hallway with the assistance of a walker and therapist! Dad is cruising through this rehab side of his accident and to celebrate he had some pizza. Well, it was hospital food, but it sure looked like pizza.

We have some appointments today for more info about his eyes. The doctors are taking another stab at determining what is happening to his right eye, but the good news is that his left eye is looking remarkably good. It is tracking, dilating, and doing all the things a healthy functioning eye should do. He gets blurry glimpses through his peripheral occasionally. It’s described as looking underwater, but dad seems to be coping well with his newfound lease on life.

We had some good kid and Grandpa time with Dad. Our 4 delightfully rambunctious and squirmy kids all attempting to be quiet, was probably louder than a heard of buffalo stampeding by. Dad’s hospital wing will never be the same. The other patients and staff alike smiled as we tried to reign in the forces of children happy to see their grandpa and wanting to share that joy with the world. Dad had the biggest smile. I know it was good therapy for dad. It was great for us too.

On a different note, early this morning my Grandma passed away. My mom’s mom. Please keep our family in your prayers. We will keep you updated on any service plans. Thanks.

~With Integrity