Mike's first few days home

First we want to thank the people who came by on Saturday to hand out with Mike and allow us to say "thanks" for all your help in modifying the house and for those few who had the biggest part in planning the 2008 Gotz Strength Golf Tournament! We had a nice time and thank you also to Joe and Taylor and Skipper for staying late to help clean up!

We appreciate ALL of Mike's friends and family and neighbors for EVERYTHING that they have done, big or small, for the past 8 months and hope to continue to have your support!

Mike is off to a restful start at home. He has a visiting nurse attending his wound twice a week and reports that it continues to heal nicely. She is also looking into another form of personal care assistant for Mike to have daily since the first one wasn't what he was looking for. He has been fitted into his new custom chair which looks amazing and is getting used to the new fit! It has a wonderful lift feature which assists in others helping him into bed, chairs, shower chair, etc.

The rehab hospital called today and reported some great news that the virus Mike was told he had when he was discharged, will NOT prevent him from attending physical therapy, so hopefully he will start going again as soon as later this week or next week!

Dad will be heading to Daytona all of next week (Feb. 27-March 6) but Mike will be staying at home with our mom. Please stop by if you have time for a visit on the weekend or any weeknight!

-Kim

Great News!

Mike will be coming home this Friday, the 20th! We're excited to have him home and closer to us. Hopefully, he will continue to improve and will be able to go to therapy and resume is normal daily routine as soon as possible. His bed sore continues to heal and he will finish his antibiotics on Thursday so the infection should be gone. Thanks to all who made it down to Washington Hospital Center and NRH during this last several weeks. It really cheers him up (even if you can't tell)! See you all soon!

-Kim

Mike's Visit Home

Mike came home for the day yesterday to wtach the super bowl! He had a pretty good day before he had to go back to NRH. He had predicted the Steelers would win and was happy they did!

We still do not have a discharge date from the doctor, but we're hoping to hear of one soon.

Thanks to all who came over to watch the game with Mike. As always, your company means so much!

-Kim