So today was a pretty amazing day for my dad! He passed the swallowing test! He will eat a banana tomorrow and some apple sauce along with some other things! He is really starting to mumble a lot. His speech is going to be here in no time! My moms birthday is December 6th and she told dad today the only thing she wanted for her birthday was him to say "Love you". He smiled , hes going to make that happen for her! He walked on the treadmill today with his belt and help of the PT's. This whole situation really makes me appreciate everything I use everyday and take for granted. Hes the strongest person I know! I'm so proud of him! He makes changes everyday. We love you so much dad! Hang in there! :)

Good afternoon! Yesterday dad mumbled and laughed our loud! That's the first we have heard either! He also has great movement in his right leg! He's really enjoyed his visitors over the last few days , thanks guys! He is shaving by himself and now learning to change the channels on the tv remote. He wrote his name with his left hand with examples. I hope he will be talking sooner now that we have heard a mumble , thats a big improvement to us. I'm pretty sure he's getting sick of watching tv & only enjoys the basketball games now! He's so motivated he always suggests working out even on his days off! He's going to make sure he does everything he can to make this a short process! We love you dad!

Good afternoon everyone! I'm watching pearl harbor with dad and just hanging out! He doesn't have any therapy today but he wants to cycle so his OT may be able to get him in the gym! Yesterday we went outside I pushed him in his chair for about 10 minutes until we got cold and we came back inside! He loves being able to take a shower now. His PT has been very well , he walks a little stronger everyday with the help of his walker an his physical therapist. Soon enough he will be running around her! I'm so anxious for him to speak, sometimes it's a little frustrating! Sorry I missed a day on the blog sometimes I get a little busy! I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend! We did! :) Again thank you for all the prayers! Dad is smiling more everyday and laughing occasionally ... He's so amazing!

Hey everyone! Im visiting my dad right now but he's currently doing his daily rehab routine! He has friends visiting him today that he grew up with! He was able to take a shower yesterday in his wheel chair and also eat some ice chips. Hes so alert and communicating well with his nodding and can point to things he needs. He spent the day with mom yesterday while our family took different trips to come wish him a happy thanksgiving! My mom said he had great improvement this morning with strength in his right hand and arm. He seems to have a pretty positive attitude still. My dad is so amazing he's a different person already! His humor really shines through during all of this as well. He enjoyed visiting with my aunt and uncle yesterday. He shaves well and also brushes his teeth like a champ. His speech therapist said he replied to her and actually said "thank you" but we have not yet heard anything ourselves. It won't be long though he's so strong! I hope everyone had a really great holiday!

Happy thanksgiving everyone! Sorry I didn't blog yesterday I was so busy with my aunt & uncle and my cousins I didn't have time! One of my dads best friend's , Mark Evans visited him yesterday! My mom said it was the most heartfilled moment! Dad loves his friends more than nothing! Dad also used his walker yesterday with the help of his great PTs! Today we are going to Frazier to hangout with dad & spend thanksgiving with of course the family! Thank you everyone for the prayers & comments again!

Dads room number is 709 & it's Frazier rehab building in Louisville ky

Well lately i feel like everyday is the best day! Today my bestfriend who is also our neighbor that helped call the ambulance for my dad went to the hospital with me! My dad looks so good it's unreal! He's off his oxygen and so alert! He even danced in his bed when a Christmas jingle from th tv was playing! He hugged me so tight I didn't want to leave! He directed me very well with what tv show he wanted to watch and he also helped tell the nurse he wanted a bath by pointing to his soap! Ive never met a stronger person! He inspires me in so many different ways that I can't even explain! Dad hugged Alex and listen to her plans about school. Alex and I also told dad we were planning on doing some extreme workouts over Christmas break & he laughed at us! Knowing we always say this and rarely follow through. Everyday keeps my faith alive because seeing him one step closer just proves God is good!

My dad is in amazing spirits today! His attitude is great! Maybe the best he has been so far! Today Dad did his routine with PT he actually took many steps with the help of his amazing physical therapist's. Tonight dad actually shaved his face all by himself with his new cool electric razor, mom called me so impressed! Maggie and I talked to him on the phone while he held the phone to his ear. His speech therapist are working with him everyday and were hoping for some speech soon, although we don't have any yet! Thank you everyone who is bringing Maggie and I meals at the house! Lately I feel like all we do is eat! Everyone helping us and praying for us, you all are a blessing! My dad with my mothers influence has been watching Christmas movies to get in the spirit! My dads oxygen level has been 98 to 100 everyday that he has been up and doing his therapy! When Maggie and I were at Frazier he actually sat in his wheel chair and watched a movie with us! I'm very happy he isn't laying in bed. Keep praying and cheering him on! He's amazing! I love you dad!