We had another good day today, although Mark really complained about pain in his hips, knees and legs from the physical therapy the last two days. Today's was lighter with just sitting up exercises and stretching. Then it was "classroom" time, by being wheeled around the hospital floor (which is quite large) and reading all the signs with the therapist. He did remarkably well with words like pediatrics, psychiatry, prostate center, comprehensive breast center to name a few.
Mark had a few visitors today as well. Ann's cousin Tony and his wife, Mary came to see how he was doing. When they introduced themselves, he said he was glad to finally meet them. And he knew that Tony was his "Nonni's" son, as he calls our aunt. We were really surprised that he made the connection so easily. He also had a visit from one of the other sergeants in his unit in Italy. Those of you who read our emails from Aviano may remember Jenny who was our driver and helper in those first weeks. She was home on leave in Virginia and heads back to the unit tomorrow. He was glad to see her and asked about her husband, Tony, another sergeant in the unit who is currently deployed in Iraq.
He did have a period of hyperactivity when watching the Redskins-Seahawks game. He repeats everything the announcers say and it's almost too much stimulation for him when he is tired, so we turned it off. As much as he would like to watch the big game Monday night (OSU vs. LSU), it would be to the benefit of the nurses if they don't turn it on. We'll just let him know the outcome, but only if OSU wins!
Saturday, January 5, 2008
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Mark, it's people like you who make this country as strong and proud as it is. We support you, and you and your family are in our prayers as you battle through your recovery. May God be with you when you need a little extra push to make it one more step. May He watch over you and help you recover so you can be one of the many who show the world that you don't mess with the U.S., 'cause we will come back stronger than before. Keep goin' Mark. We're with you all the way bro.
Ann, just learned about your blog yesterday. It's wonderful to check in and I'm thrilled to hear about Mark's progress. Mark is always in my prayers.
Connie Laux,
Soft 'n Sassy
Mark, Ann and Rich,
Thank you for the blog, prior to this we were following Mark's progress through e-mails forwarded from Mary Geise. You have been in our thoughts and prayers and we are so grateful to see the progress Mark is making.
And no offense was taken that "Michigan sucks" - we were grateful that he was able to express the opinion!
We will continue to follow Mark's accomplishments. Our best to all of you.
Dave & Paula
I am glad to hear that Mark is recovering and able to be around family and friends. My name is SSG Jayson Miller. I served with Mark in Iraq in 2006. I was a crew chief in Charlie company while Mark was in Alpha company. We did not know each other really well, but all of the crew chiefs knew each other some. I am now stationed at Ft. Eustis Virginia along with some other crew chiefs that Mark served with. SFC Bonin, SSG Jack Holland, SSG Jamal Dewar, SSG Jason Trammell, SSG Tom Clark. When we heard that Mark was on the aircraft that went down, we were all concerned and wondering what his status was. Thank you for this blog. The best we could do was google his name and read an old article about him right after the crash. We all would ask each other from time to time if any of the others had heard anything on Mark's status, and the answer was always no. Mark was a good NCO, Crew Chief, Soldier, and most of all a good man. Hang in there Mark and try to improve a little everyday. I will check the blog often and give these guys an update on your status.
SSG Jayson Miller
Hi Mrs. Lalli! I'm in Ghana now and it's great so far. My teacher brings up your blog on his computer so I can see it during class sometimes. Can you tell Mark my class and I say hi?
Love Sarah
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