Day 43

Day 43: Monday

Well today was Roger's last full day in the hospital and it was a busy one! He called me at 10am to tell me he needed his driver's license since he was going to get a driver's lesson at 11am. They were going to take him out to practice with hand controls. Once I got there he was waiting to go for a MRI. He requested a MRI to check the blood flow in his spinal cord. We haven't gotten any results from that yet. Will check with the doctor tomorrow before we leave. When he finally got back from the MRI, he ate his lunch as quick as possible and then was out the door for his driving lesson. He said it was easy and that the instructor said he did great. After the two hour driving lesson he had a little bit of down time before he had to watch a video on spinal cord injury and sexual function. The important things in life...
He is really excited to be out of the hospital tomorrow! We have a couple stops to make on the way to Gardnerville but it will be great to not see him in the hospital anymore. He has been through so much and has done amazingly well! I spoke with the case manager today and got teary eyed looking back on this journey and his progress.

I will continue to write on this as much as possible but this has been his journey through his accident. Thank you all so so much for your thoughts, prayers, support and love as it truly has made a world of difference! Things could be so much different! Take care all and have a very Merry Christmas! Enjoy the time you have with family and friends as each day brings a world of surprises!