Day 39: Thursday
Roger had another great day! He and a handful of other patients went to the mall today. I met him there at about noon and he had bought helicopters for me to take for him. He said he really enjoyed being out and about in the mall. I asked him if he noticed any strange looks from people and he said he had. It amazes me how people react but I guess it is only natural. We aren't used to seeing people in wheelchairs and especially people that are Roger's age. This whole situation has even opened my own eyes about certain things. When he got back to the hospital they gave him an hour or so break and then physical therapy worked with him again on car transfers. This is a picture of him in the drivers seat of the car they were practicing in. Since Roger will be back in his big truck they were trying to simulate how that would be on a more lifted vehicle. Roger had it good transferring out of my little car and dad's mustang. So he needed something a little more challenging. And of course he made it look easy! No trouble!
I went back today to Care Chest. Was able to get Roger a shower chair and 4 grab bars for his bathroom for free. I am quite grateful for that place. It still amazes me what people will do for others! Other than that, this is the last weekend Roger will spend in the hospital! What a journey!!! Lots of thanks to all of you for your support, prayers and love!!
hey! rog, sounds like ur makeing some great strides, and yes lots of challanges yet comming , and from these daily readings from your big sis ( she may become a writer, good job Ashley.) I have read every one and some again. keep me up to date in your daily adventures, know some tougher than some but you have the "Genes" and the Conroy attitude, so it sounds, and finding comfort in prayer, I have ,. ok with love to ya Gson Gramps or ??
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