Just realized

After talking with people and them wondering what the accident was like, I don't think I ever put up a picture of dad's car. So here are some pics that I forgot to upload through out this process. There is one more of the actual picture of dad's leg the day of the accident but I have to check with dad before I put that up. It is a crazy picture.

Kind of blury but funny when we all had to wear these outfits due to the MRSA infection

Dad's car

Always be thankful for family

Sadly, we went to MN last week for Uncle Ron's funeral but on the flip side, it was great to see everyone. Dad was in wonderful spirits being around his family. We never got up to MN because dad always had to work and only got vacation time in the winter. The winters in MN are usually bad so we never drove up. But now that dad is "retired", we will be able to get up there more often. It was wonderful to see how happy he was and how much fun we all had even given the circumstances. It was great seeing family and for me, meeting family I only met when I was little. Now I can officially put faces with names that I have always heard so much about! It was also great to hear how many people this blog helped stay updated. I mainly wrote it hoping his brothers and sisters would follow it and found out many of my cousins have been checking up on him through here. Thank you, as always, for the support!

Dad has been working hard to wear parts of "Fred" So that way his leg will be ready in March. I just hope the blood thinners don't keep him from getting to wear Fred around. We will keep saying our prayers. Grandma was in the hospital over Christmas and then went to rehab. She is back at home with Aunt Nancy and has day nurses to help her.

After this week and Uncle Ron's passing, it always serves as a reminder to always feel blessed for who you have in your life and around you. Our prayers go out to the family and know that we are always here to support you!

Another try with the new leg...

This video is of dad walking and then right after, he takes the leg off and learns that he formed another blood blister. It means that his incision still has a weak spot. But it is a great video of him walking!!!! We are sooo close!

Dad went in today with mom, jeff, dave, kelly, and I to try out his new leg. He did great and the doctor cut it down to fit better but after 5 minutes of walking, he had a blister again. The doctor said this means that his incision still has a weak spot and we need to wait another 3 months till we try again. Dad was of course discouraged but the doctor said he has hope that it will eventually work but we just have to wait longer. We will keep praying and hoping he can take his new leg, "Fred", home soon. Dad gave his leg a name :) We hope you all had a wonderful holiday!

Back at home

Dad is back home! He has a broken rib and they think that is what caused the pain in his chest. He is feeling much better! Mom just texted me and said Grandma is in the ER, they thought she broke her hip. I don't know details but as soon as I know, I will update! ALSO, Uncle Don (mom's brother) had surgery yesterday for a detached retina. The surgery went ok but his vision is still blurry. I will update the blog tonight when I get off work and figure out what is going on with everyone. Needless to say, our family is ready for a NEW, HEALTHY New Year! God bless!

Last night

Mom, Dad and I went to an awesome performance of The Drummer Boy at Grace Church last night. Dad had a great time! When he got home he was getting ready for bed and felt the pains in his chest again. He said this time it was a lot stronger than when he had them a few months ago. Mom called the ambulance and they took him to the hospital 5 min. from their house. His regular hospital, St. John's, was too far for them in case he was having a heart attack. All the test came back negative so no clots, pneumonia, or anything showed up. They think he might have fractured a rib coughing but are not sure yet. We hope he goes home today. Since it is not his normal hospital and if the pain keeps getting worse, we plan to take him to St. John's tonight. Just hope he is home for the holidays! I will keep you posted!

Pictures of Dad in his new leg

Here are some pictures the doctor sent us. I have video but for some reason I can't upload it to the website. If you would like to see it, email me at algreeninger@gmail.com and I will forward it to you!  These pictures were taken before they realized he has a blood blister. Dad says if it doesn't work, than they would want to do an above the knee amputation and he says he rather not walk than do that. But I think he looks like a pro walking so hopefully he continues to stay strong and he will be walking before he knows it!!!!

The new leg.....

So dad went to the doctor today and was suppose to get his new leg. He got it and they had to cut it down a bit because it was too long. They had him practice walking with it and all was going great until they took the leg off. They noticed his leg already created a blood blister. Since he is on Coumadin (spell?) the blood thinner, he has to wait 3 more weeks till he can put the leg on. They don't want him forming any more blood blisters. He said it was a lot harder than he thought it was going to be. We shall see how the blister does. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers!