Merry Christmas

Today was full of surprises-even Santa came to visit! We started the day with testing out wheelchair number 4. We tested it over smooth and rough terrain-gravel, flagstone and the boardwalk. Greg is a natural. He has to choose his wheelchair by Tuesday. We go to the wheelchair clinic on that day. He chooses the chair and then they measure him and outfit him for all the necessary attachments and placements. So, for example he will needs trunk and leg supports and a joystick for driving.

Marty and Arlene came for a visit mid afternoon and we did another outing to the boardwalk. Then we showed them the cool gym Greg goes to for most PT and OT sessions. It is amazing the amount of equipment available to individuals at the facility. Rosy and Santa came later and brought wonderful gifts. We also got a chance to chat on the phone and FaceTime with a few other friends and family. Later, we ordered Chinese food for dinner. It was Greg's first non-hospital meal and it was very good! It was nice to laugh about the fortunes in the fortune cookies and just enjoy the holiday.  

So, the feeling that is so strong, that Greg, Emily and I are experiencing is the feeling of being blessed. Friends and family have made a safe space for us to get through this tragic change in our life. Almost every day we receive a card, a text, a phone call offering to help us, expressing love, offering an ear for listening, sending virtual hugs or kisses. We just want to say thank you. Tragedy turned to blessing-what a powerful gift.