It's been a busy couple of days. Peter and Debbie arrived on Thursday for a long weekend visit. Mark had a full day of therapy and then we were able to go on an outing to the Tampa Bay Lightning game. (See photo.) It was something he has been looking forward to since we got here. He was thoroughly exhausted by the time we got back but enjoyed every minute. We got to go in through the player’s parking lot and entrance and he got a kick out of all the great cars in their lot. He was so tired, after they showered him the next morning he went back to sleep!
Therapy recasted his legs again yesterday since it was a week since the Botox injections. He did very well. They have increased the amount of pain medication he can have this weekend so that he will be comfortable until they are removed on Monday. After his casting he was able to enjoy a visit with Jake the Australian Shepard therapy dog. (See photo.) Jake just jumped right into bed with Mark and sat on his lap. We were able to have dinner together at the Fisher House.
Today we had a wonderful outing alone with the Rec Therapist to St. Petersbur
g and the Farmer’s Market. We had lunch out at a nice restaurant and enjoyed a stop at a great gelatoria. Unfortunately, our outing was cut short when we lost the tire on one of the front wheels of Mark’s chair. When we got back to the hospital and they asked what happened, he promptly told them he was drag racing and he blew the tire when he tried to take the stairs! Nothing’s changed!
Therapy recasted his legs again yesterday since it was a week since the Botox injections. He did very well. They have increased the amount of pain medication he can have this weekend so that he will be comfortable until they are removed on Monday. After his casting he was able to enjoy a visit with Jake the Australian Shepard therapy dog. (See photo.) Jake just jumped right into bed with Mark and sat on his lap. We were able to have dinner together at the Fisher House.
Today we had a wonderful outing alone with the Rec Therapist to St. Petersbur
g and the Farmer’s Market. We had lunch out at a nice restaurant and enjoyed a stop at a great gelatoria. Unfortunately, our outing was cut short when we lost the tire on one of the front wheels of Mark’s chair. When we got back to the hospital and they asked what happened, he promptly told them he was drag racing and he blew the tire when he tried to take the stairs! Nothing’s changed!
9 comments:
What a fantastic weekend you have had !!
We just love the photos,everyone looks so relaxed and happy.
The Grabowskis here. Mark you look great. Your smile is bigger and heartier than your earlier picture, and you have some great color going on your face. Peter and Mark, you have both grown into very handsome men. I remember both of you as little acolytes at church. Keep growing with each other and with your beautiful ladies. God bless all of you!!!! Kim
Dude you look great Mark! It makes me so glad to see you looking so well. Take care
Drew aka SFC Berry
Hey Mark and Family,
Wow you look great and so does the dog, I can't believe how much you have improved since your last photo's, it's so great to see you looking like your old self hey maybe even better!! You look like your really enjoying youself with family and friends good for you. Keep up the great work and I expect to see more improvement, Love to you and your family.Keep the photos coming your amazing. Love Colleen and the Red Hackle PipeBand
Mark,
Glad to continue to see all of your improvements. I check this blog often and continue to update the other soldiers here at Ft. Eustis that know you on your condition. Keep up the courageously hard work. Thanks again to your mother for keeping all of us updated through this blog.
Jayson Miller SSG
1st Staff and Faculty USAALS
Ft. Eustis, Va.
Hey Cuz,
I have spring break next week and plan on visiting you. You look so happy to be out on the town in your pictures. Your smile gets bigger and bigger and each month! Can't wait to see you again and meet Jess.
Love,
Alison
HI Mark,
You look great, as does everyone else in the photos. Too bad the weather for today's Indian's Home Opener won't be as good as the Tampa weather. At least the weatherman isn't calling for a foot of snow like last year! We are so glad to read about your progress! Love to you and your mom!
The Adornettos - St. Matthew's
Looks like you are getting a tan. Pics are great, keep up the good work! I am sending some pictures of St Michael from the Castello St Angelo in Rome. 1SG harris
Hey man you look great and I'm glad to see you making a terrific recovery, keep ur head up. SGT Watson "Watt"
Oh yeah
"yo tengo el gatto en los pantelones" lol
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