Rehab!

Dad has been going to rehab this week. So far, no blisters! He got mad the first day because it was a lot of sitting around. So on Wednesday, he told them to get him up and walking! They said the doctors told them to take it easy so he wouldn't blister but you all know my father! He is determined to walk and drive again. I can't believe we are almost at a year since this crazy journey he has gone through. But man, he has come a LONG way! We know if he were younger, his recovery would have been faster. But we are all so happy that he has come this far. The other day he even tried to walk up and down the steps with Fred. Mom and I stood in front and behind him but he did a great job! Keep praying the blister stage is done!

Words With Friends

Dad is doing great. He taught me how to ride the new lawn mower and has been practicing with "moms" iPad. This weekend I taught him how to play Words with Friends. So if you want to ask him to play a game, search for his name Kgreeninger. He loves to play it!

Dad goes to Canada tomorrow to see if she will have him start rehab with Fred. He has been putting Fred on a lot and practicing a little. He still isn't weight barring so hopefully when he does there won't be any blisters!

So anyway, if you have Words with Friends, feel free to play him. I keep telling him these games take a week or so to play but he plays right away :) What else is there to do?!? Also, if you know any fun games I can put on the iPad, email them my way! Have a great week everyone!

More Doctor Visits

Dad went to the prothestic doctor today. He was allowed to take Fred home last week just to put the leg on and to wear it around for a few hours at a time. He isn't allowed to put much weight on it but he has been practicing standing a little here and there. He didn't get a blister from the leg being on so we are hoping that his skin is getting tougher. Hopefully when he puts full weight on it again it won't blister. Dave, Kelly, Jeff, and Cindy all came in town this weekend to visit since it was a long weekend. Dad was in great spirits.

Jack, Dave's littlest guy, relaxing

Dad putting Fred on

I went to Dobb's to get my car worked on and my old boss let Chase and I have some fun with some tires

Chase helping Grandpa taking Fred off. Jack watching as his big brother pulls really hard!

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!