Today Tommy led a parade. Tommy was at the center--walking the entire circular route of Ren center's interior hallway, resting only once. The total distance was roughly halfway around our house. With no walker! Marching with him were therapy-assistant Pearl at his right and therapist Shannon on his left. No marching band, but Janis--bringing up the rear with the wheelchair--sang out steady praise as he stepped along briskly. No majorette, but I walked backwards ahead of the cluster, taking pictures with the camera. Along the route, staffers and patients congratulated him. "Way to go, Tom!" called his pal Bill, who has also progressed from walker to free walking. "Look at you!" said Meredith, Ren's social worker, as she passed by.
In the evening, Janis and I joined Irv at the VFW bar (with its splendid view of the sunset over Indian River) for some perfect comfort food--pork and sauerkraut with a side of mashed potatoes. A great day.
Tommy Long
Penny and Irv visit Tommy
Penny loves Tommy
Tommy looks good in GREEN!
Tommy does Lincoln Logs
Looking good
Roomie Pat
Barb and Tim, best help in the world
Friend Janis visits
LOOK MA, no walker!
Happiness is a warm hug from Gaie
Two happy people--Tommy & Gaie
Oh the shark has--pearly teeth, dear!
Hi honey, I'm HOME!
Home Sweet Home...what a feeling!
Dapper Tommy and Penny the Guard Dog
Well Helloooo there!
"I survived 2008"
Visit with Mary & Al
Jack's breakfast made Tommy smile!
Oh you Lazy Bones!
Tommy loves those get well cards!
Enjoying summer...finally!
Visit with Onka Dekker
Tommy with Irv and Patti
Marty Wolfe visits his old boss
Merry Christmas to All!!
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