Making Progress

by Dianne

How's Dick doing? Much better now. He did experience a setback a couple weeks after surgery and ended up in the hospital with a mild case of pneumonia. Pain meds, a wee bit too strong for his needs, kept him bedridden and may have been the culprit for his deterioration in strength. A short stay in Covenant Rehab helped him build up his strength and stamina.

Dick mowing down those "darn ugly garden weeds"

He is working real hard with his daily exercise program and is exhibiting continued improvement. He recently retired his walker to the storage closet, but driving the car/truck is still not allowed. But, what about the John Deere tractor? Now that is a different story. He did feel strong enough to climb on and take it for a little spin around the yard. He even mowed down those "darn ugly garden weeds" which were buggin the heck out of him.


So how's Dick doing? Making progress and getting stronger every day as he continues to focus on, and work toward, his goal of returning to Texas this Fall. He and Lucille are looking forward to seeing ya'll real soon.