So I have decided to try and write at least something on this everyday for the duration of Tonys healing for the next six months or so. They might not be the most funny or witty posts, but I know there are a lot of folks who look on this often to see how Tony is healing up. As you can see in the this picture, he is looking so much better than he did just a week ago. His color is coming back and he has gained back about 10 lbs which has helped quite a bit. His doctors appointment went well yesterday and Dr. Anderson gave him the go ahead to start physical therapy on that wrist of his to get it moving. He has his first appointment today so I am sure that he will be sore and tired by the time I am home from work around 4. Ken and Patti just left this morning after a few whirlwind days of cleaning and organzing the house which helps us both so much. We also made it over to Bree's house last night to celebrate our friend Kimi's birthday with a few friends. This group of friends (Luke, Kimi and Brian and Allison and a few more!) have become so important to us as they are getting used to seeing Tony with his missing hand which helps Tony start to move through some of those feelings of discomfort at being stared at. This helps with being in a small town as you see the same folks all the time so after a few months, he will just become "the guy at Four Corners Riversports with one hand..." which is good I think. Life is treating us well and we are both just trying to move through this trauma with smiles on our faces and our heads held high and of course, a Snuggie to keep us warm.
Every time we visit with Tony and Tina there seems to be new strength in both their spirits and body. Tina continues to work out and bike and Tony keeps adding new activities, although limited at this time, to his daily routine. Their spirits continue to show us how strong they both are and we applaud them as they go forward with their lives. We all went out to dinner at Ken & Sue's on Monday and enjoyed the warmth of the Durango community. Helping Tony and Tina get ready for winter is a work in progress, but getting the house and outside straightened up made us feel useful. It is so hard to leave them and we have cherished the time we have spent together...it has been a healing for all of us. As parents we understand how important it is to give your adult children thier space, but we love being with them and so hold those moments close to our hearts. Keep healing Tony and keep strong Tina as together you will get through this. Love, Mom & Dad
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