March 9, 2009
Hello to everyone! John is starting to get out and about! Saturday he visited his steel drum band rehearsal. I know it did him some good to see everyone there. It was great!

Although he is ready to hit the hay early this evening, he did not take a nap all day. That is progress, too!

He hasn't made any plans to return to work, but I know he is formulating a plan on how to go about it. Baby steps all the way!

I am reminded of the Shell Silverstein poem about the girl who ate the whale. She was very old by the time she completed the task, but by golly she did it...one bite at a time:)

Tobi

March 1, 2009

Wow! It is March already! John is on day 26 of an approximate 30-day recovery. He is beginning to feel more like himself. He is able to sustain enough energy to complete tasks at home. Napping is at a minimum and he has more of a desire to eat. Yeah! However, he is not bragging yet.

On Friday, Sarah drove him up to Omaha so the catheter in his chest could be removed. We are so happy to say good-bye to the daily cleaning and care it required.

This has been such a long process, yet we continue to be supported by all of you! Thank you so much! I only hope we can convey our heartfelt gratitude for everything you (our friends and family) have done to make this journey easier.

Tobi