Update on my Dad

So my dad has been making some good progress. His appetite is really funny because of all the drugs they have him on so he is loosing a lot of weight. But he is working hard, so that's a good thing. They did discover some spinal cord damage that can be healed but instead of getting to go home, he had to stay and transfer to a rehab facility. His right knee is still causing him a lot of pain but they don't want to do the surgery on it until he gets home and is healed a little more from the back surgery. Below are a few pictures that documents some of his progress.

This is Dad's back surgeon, Dr. Olson, who we all called Dr. Incredible because he looks just like Mr. Incredible!

Dad started slow with the parallel bars. He was able to walk down, turn around and walk back again.

Slowly he was able to make it to walking with a walker. Can you see how much weight he has lost?

This was after they moved him to the rehab facility. Look how much better he is getting?

The staples are out of his back! Yeah!

Got to take a wheelchair ride outside. It had been a while since he had been outside.

They started on the real therapy. Starting with how to use the stairs.

Getting in out of cars with out bending or twisting.

And then worked on strengthening with balloon volleyball.

and weight training.

Thanks so much for all the thoughts an prayers. He's getting better everyday and should be able to come home soon! And a special thank you to my Aunt Janice who gave up her Easter and went out to Reno. You were a huge help and great blessing!!!!