Widening the lens a bit

One year ago we were so pleased with the picture on the left of Dad sitting outside in a wheelchair. He was on the ventilator, needed full head support, was attached to an array of tubes and wires and was accompanied by a small army of support staff. What a difference a year makes!! Keep looking forward, Mom and Dad!

4th of July

Hi everyone,

We are again writing from a new place! Steve is at Rosedale Green in Latonia, KY room 117. As he wasn't going to be released to home from Gateway (not yet, anyway!), he needs to continue recovery at this skilled nursing facility. He moved July 2. We are already impressed with the rehabilitation therapy team and their enthusiasm to work with Steve, seeing so much potential and that he is, in their words, "young!" We were so warmly welcomed by staff continually going in and out checking on this and that, finding the best fit wheelchair, etc.  

We're so grateful to have had Becky, Flora, and Tim, and most of their children here last week. They helped us research facilities and choose Rosedale. Being with the grandchildren was just the pick-me-up we needed. Blessed!

Steve continues to have an amazing positive attitude and I'm so proud of his fight and trust in God. It inspires me. One comment when he left Gateway shows his sense of humor intact....when they gave him a "graduation" pin with a graduation cap on it, he announced that he would wear it proudly, but "I'm not going to walk!" (in the "commencement ceremony")

Today, Charlie and I will head over and a happy reunion will take place. There are beautiful grounds at Rosedale and hopefully we can spend time outside. Steve's room is very nice, big and has comfortable chairs. Do visit when you can! (4250 Glenn Avenue, Covington, KY 41015)

Love,

Nancy