July 2nd

Well Eric has been home for 2 1/2 days now. I was really nervous about having him home. Mainly nervous about the "what ifs". What if he falls? What if he can't do this? What if he is in pain? I'm learning that you can keep living in the what ifs. They will absolutely kill you.

Yesterday we tried some outings like Lowe's and Home Depot. We needed stuff to raise the furniture. The trips were okay but you have to get past some hurdles. We got to Lowe's and the wheel chairs are not convient for tall people. But the outings where good for Eric. It is good to have his parents here with us also. They have moved into the living room. I couldn't do this without them and my parents (and A LOT of other peopele).

Friday morning, my mom took Christopher home with her for a week. We thought that Eric could learn to get around a little better if we didn't have a 2 year old under his feet. Christopher first got to go to my Aunt's farm. That is always fun for kids. Then they are going to their house to be with Poppie. I miss him but it is kind of nice for Eric and I after 7 weeks of being in the hospital.

So the next steps in the process is to go to physical therapy at Jim Thorpe south side 3 times a week. We have to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kelly, the neuro-surgeon, next Thursday. And we also have to schedule an appointment with the hemotologist about the blood clot problem.

I'll continue to write until this is all over with. God is good!