Thoughts & Prayers For My Dad

My dad has, for the most part, adjusted to his new life. Some days the pain is real bad, but more times than not he is doing good. He sleeps a lot but when you spend 90% of your time at home there's not much else to do (he does go to physical therapy 3 times a week). Right now the worker's comp is trying to get the insurance adjuster to pay for a handicap vehicle for him. He's already put in an application for a Honda Pilot with hand controls and a wheelchair ramp that allows him to go right up to the steering wheel. Once he does this, he'll have more freedom (and won't have to rely on me for transportation-a service takes him to therapy).

He turned 66 on Monday and today my sister has planned a suprise party for him. After I take him to a doctor's appointment, my uncle David is taking him to lunch and Wal-Mart while we set everything up. Just about all of my dad's friends will be there as well as my sister's kids, step-sister Tammy, and my mom (and maybe her husband-I secretly hope he doesn't because my dad does NOT like him). However, I'm sure my dad could supress his dislike for him as this is more than just a birthday party but a celebration of his recovery and the respect we all have for his ability to overcome.

Once again, thank you HoM for your thoughts and prayers. I really think somehow it's contributed greatly (though I could never really prove it in this life).

Glad to hear things are progressing in a positive direction. I'm sure the party will be a boost to his spirits.

Good news and praying for a vehicle for him.

Really good news. Hope he enjoys the party and gets that vehicle.

He absolutly loved the party. He says it was THE best birthday he ever had. I got to see people I haven't seen in over a decade. Everybody had a blast. Even my cat stayed out in the open and even let people pet him.

Awesome! So glad he had a good time. Keeping his spirits high is really the key.

Awesome! Glad he's doing better and hope the vehicle works out.