Update #68, Memorial Day 2010

Today is a wonderful day to remember that Sean served in the Air Force for 10 years with a great amount of pride. He would still be serving as he loved being a legacy. Today he is quiet as his allergies are really bothering him. His appointment at the Veterans clinic had mixed answers and I had mixed emotions regarding those answers. The doctor felt that Sean is unemployable, I would agree for today but not necessarily for the future. He requested some additional paperwork for him. He also wants Sean's disability reevaluated to see if the injured valve in his leg; which he had while in the Air Force, could have been a contributor to his throwing blood clots and the ultimate heart surgery. He still is progressing slow but steady and continues to surprise us with his memory and what he is able to do on a daily basis. Don't count him out he is our miracle still in progress. Thank you again for your thoughts, prayers and warmth, you are a blessing to his recovery.

Update 67, May 9th, 2010

Mother's Day, it's been a year that Sean has been home. He has come such a long way and is still in the process. It doesn't seem possible that it has been a year since he left the hospitals. He can still surprise me; last week he came down stairs and told Paulette "Your daughter Delaney is outside". Paulette asked him if Papa was with her and he replied "No". You can see and hear him processing more and more. What a blessing and challenge this year has been. He relates to Delaney very well and interacts with her more and more. He has fallen a couple of times in the last couple of days. Delaney is right there asking "Are you alright?" Taking care to pat him and tries to help him up. The path is still unclear for his future capabilities and having his own life again. I needed to get some items out of the barn where he has storage and it hit me hard again. He is in God's hands and prayers are the answer. We will continue to put in the work we need to do to continue forward. Thank you for your support and prayers it helps a lot.