January 1, 2009

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

We wish each of you a wonderful 2009 full of love, hope, peace and prosperity.

Yesterday Mark and Jess along with PJ and Shelley (Mark's closest friend and his girlfriend) had gone to the movies to see "Marley and Me" and came home with great reviews! Mark came home, took a nap and then it was out to PJs for a small party. Rich and I were also invited by PJs parents, but took advantage of the quiet and stayed home to ring in the new year by watching a "Big Bang" marathon (funny show for those who haven't seen it). The kids called about 12:05 and asked to be picked up. Mark was so funny when he told me they would call to come over for breakfast when he got up this afternoon!

He has been doing so well while he has been home. He has been using his walker to get from room to room and he is improving before our eyes. His appetite is enormous and Rich swears he has gained 10 pounds since he's been here (but haven't we all?). Today we are going to lay low and probably take down the tree. Mark plans to supervise. We'll let you know how that goes. I'll bet he'll do it with his eyes closed!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Mark,
Thanks for the angel. I got a new Grandfather clock for Christmas. It is a curio cabinet and is all lit up inside. The angel rests on one of the selves inside now. I think it is the perfect place since, TIME is what is takes to battle back from the injuries. It will remind me of you and your efforts as time goes by. I hope you will continue to post ocassionally and definitely email. I promise to always have time for conversation and answering any email you send. You looked great to me at the party. Keep up the stuggle and use that walker. Good luck with the scuba gear and I hope you feel well enough to look at those goals and school that you talked about. Now you are on your own in the transition appartment so make sure you do your chores...oh, yeah, there is no such thing as "airing out the bed"...make that bed! Take care and don't leave me hanging out in internet land. Pustinator

LOPEZ said...

JOVEN,
I AM GLAD YOU ARE DOING BETTER. I MISS HAVING YOU AROUND KID . I HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING YOUR PROGRESS. THROUGH FRIENDS BACK HERE IN 3/4 AVIATION. GIVE ME A CALL OR EMAIL ME @ aorrlj72yahoo.com / rafael.lopezjr@us.army.mil;
my # is 254-554-6405; Anytime.
HOPE TO TALK TO YOU SOON.
LOPEZ.