Today started out routine with eating, dressings, and moving to the power chair. Fairly routine except for the cloud of excitement hovering in the room like, well like a child's excitement when they see the lights or an arcade for the first time. there is also an undertone of fear from us and Rob, all of these mixed emotions come from Rob being able to go off of the hospital grounds with just family as the responsible party (no hospital staff). The kids Caleb and Sarah have been wanting to go to the Houston Zoo for a couple of weeks and Rob's Dr gave the ok for an outing.
Rob had been out supervised by staff a couple of times but this was a totally different environment, lots of people (with the vast majority having complete disregard for a person with disability), many turns, backing, dodging, and always with a watchful eye for the child (his or others) that might run in front of the chair, or have a foot close to the tires. All of this with Rob only being able to drive the chair with a chin control due to his injury.
Below is a short video I put together to give you guys a look also.
So, so happy that you got to get out of the hospital. I am also happy that you spared everyone their toes at the zoo:)
Hang in there, keep working hard and know that there are lots of people that are pulling and praying for you! The only thing that you can't do is give up!!!! (your words, not mine:)
Now, seriously, go buy a phone so I can talk to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So, so happy that you got to get out of the hospital. I am also happy that you spared everyone their toes at the zoo:)
ReplyDeleteHang in there, keep working hard and know that there are lots of people that are pulling and praying for you! The only thing that you can't do is give up!!!! (your words, not mine:)
Now, seriously, go buy a phone so I can talk to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!