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| Heading down to Rockland on a gorgeous day |
I picked Dad up yesterday morning and we headed down to Rockland for the day. PJ's partner Frank had the bulk of his large family up for Easter and in true Italian fashion (and by the way, everyone in Frank's family is a sweetheart, I couldn't ask for a better brother-in-law or family to know), there was going to be tons of food. How could we miss this?
To be honest I wasn't sure how this was going to work. Dad has been sheltered, watched over by nurses and doctor's for months now. It hadn't it me until it was time for Dad and I to leave. Whatever fears I had were squashed as soon as Dad stood up from the wheelchair and using the side of the car, walked to the passenger seat and scooted himself in. We were able to bring his hemi-cane and it was quickly apparent that's all he was going to need.
We hopped in the car and away we went. It's been cool up in Maine still, yet yesterday was warm and sunny. It was the perfect day to take a car ride. This was the first time since the stroke Dad had been out of a facility for anything other than being transported for a CT scan. He loved it! He didn't even want the radio on in the car, preferring to just look out the window at the landscape.
The only real concern any of us had were the steps into the Inn, as there are several. Dad did an amazing job on all the steps. Someone made the comment inquiring if Dad had his ankle brace on. He didn't. His right leg and his right foot have come a long way.
I could wax poetic about the day, the experience, all of it. Instead; however, I'm going to share photos of the day with you. Dad had an epic day. It convinced me that he will do just fine when he comes home. Hope and faith are great concepts to have in your mind, when you actually see the payoff though, well that's something entirely different. It was a great day with family and friends. Enjoy the photos and Happy Easter everyone!
To be honest I wasn't sure how this was going to work. Dad has been sheltered, watched over by nurses and doctor's for months now. It hadn't it me until it was time for Dad and I to leave. Whatever fears I had were squashed as soon as Dad stood up from the wheelchair and using the side of the car, walked to the passenger seat and scooted himself in. We were able to bring his hemi-cane and it was quickly apparent that's all he was going to need.
We hopped in the car and away we went. It's been cool up in Maine still, yet yesterday was warm and sunny. It was the perfect day to take a car ride. This was the first time since the stroke Dad had been out of a facility for anything other than being transported for a CT scan. He loved it! He didn't even want the radio on in the car, preferring to just look out the window at the landscape.
The only real concern any of us had were the steps into the Inn, as there are several. Dad did an amazing job on all the steps. Someone made the comment inquiring if Dad had his ankle brace on. He didn't. His right leg and his right foot have come a long way.
I could wax poetic about the day, the experience, all of it. Instead; however, I'm going to share photos of the day with you. Dad had an epic day. It convinced me that he will do just fine when he comes home. Hope and faith are great concepts to have in your mind, when you actually see the payoff though, well that's something entirely different. It was a great day with family and friends. Enjoy the photos and Happy Easter everyone!
Praise God - this made me cry happy tears!!! Glad you all enjoyed the day:)
ReplyDeleteThank you Jesus! Rudi looks great. Looks like he was very happy to be out for a day - have a normal day with family.
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