Happy Father’s Day

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there. I hope it’s a good one for you. Please do not underestimate your importance. God’s plan depends on men acting like men: courage, selflessness, leadership, civility, discipline, initiative. Seek to live like the second Adam...

My Dad

Kudzu, sweet tea and a church on every corner – it must be the south. A razorback decal on every other truck – it must be Arkansas. And it is. Sheri drove me down so I could get some more time with my Dad. Here is a quick update: My Dad is in clearly in his last days....

Two Steps Forward, One Step …

If you’ve been reading this blog you know that my progress has been steady and significant. In fact, in my last post, I noted that we are wrestling with a bit of guilt over how quickly I am progressing versus everyone else in the hospital. Well, in the last few days...

More Progress

Independence:  I’m a bi-ped again. Last Friday Austin was walking me around the block – dutifully standing on my left side, extending his right arm for me to hold on to for balance – when I decided to let go. I had managed to walk a few feet here and there, but I was...

Catching Up

It’s been a few days. My apologies. Now that I’m out of the hospital I’m not lying around all day with little to do. Most  of the news is quite good. Let me back up and fill you in.   Freedom: As just noted, last Wed I was discharged from the Rehabilitation...