Friday December 9th

It's been forever since I last wrote in dad's blog. As I mentioned a while back, no news is great news.
He's no longer receiving any therapy sessions at home. He graduated last week to begin attending St. Mary's out patient therapy. This week was his first with assessments and therapy. We're so happy that he's leaving the house for exercise and therapy. All of his therapists are fantastic and we're so blessed he lives so close to the hospital. As I wrote in the last post, his eyes is now completely open and his pupil is almost in the correct position. He still sees double but at least we are certain the aneurysm is shrinking and releasing pressure on his optic nerve. He's now able to lift his right leg pretty good as well as his right arm. Still not walking on his own but slowly walking with his walker and the assistance of Lisa and his therapists. We had a fantastic Thanksgiving with his brother George and his family come down from Phoenix to be with us. We had a wonderful time all together. Dad is looking forward to having the annual Christmas Eve party here this year and we can't be more pleased with his progress. There definitely has been a noticeable change in the improvement and acceleration of improved motor skills since his surgery. It's too bad we didn't clamp him in the first place. We just didn't know the coil wasn't going to hold.  Nevertheless, he's doing much better, exercising very hard and very determine to get back to the life he once had. Thanks again for all of your continued thoughts and prayers.

Mom is starting to get out of the house a little more often and if any of you would like to take her out for lunch or a movie, Lisa and I are encouraging her to do so. She really needs a little time away from the house.

Until I write again, be safe, stay healthy and as dad would say, "be cool".