Ride'n With My Dad!

Yesterday Mike was able to see the kids again and this time he was up and in his wheelchair when they came! I'm not sure who enjoyed it more, the kids or Mike. Brody hasn't seemed to be bothered with this whole experience. For the most part he just sees that Daddy has a new toy! It was real neat for Mike to be able to give Brody a ride...he is still talking about how much he enjoyed it. And yesterday was actually the first day that Mike was able to hold Jocelyn since his accident. It's amazing how special little moments become when they're taken away so quickly. This whole experience has really caused us to realize how important our family is and how we have the opportunity to become stronger. We just hope that we can make that happen!

Mike Update:

Gosh, Mike is doing amazing! Really, you wouldn't believe the stuff they are having him do in such a short amount of time. Last week he was pretty much flat on his back and still fairly loopy...and this week he is back to regular Mike and wheel'n around like a wild monkey! He is doing physical and occupational therapy twice daily and learning tons. Like how to log roll in bed to prevent bed sores. How to transfer from one place to another such as from his bed to his wheelchair and from his wheelchair to the car. He is learning how to do wheelies so he can hop a curb or prevent a fall! The trainers tell us they are really impressed with Mike and his ability to take on new challanges. They say he's doing things that he normally wouldn't be doing for weeks. So yes, Mike still has his incredible attitude. Today he was telling our cousins that he is looking at this experience like a new challange such as he did with wresteling and other sports. I really don't think I could have handle any of this if it wasn't for his continuing optimistic glass half full attitude! I love ya Mike!