Message from Sonia

Subject: Hi Family and Friends! Bob is home!
Hello! Bob is home and is so happy. I guess when Shadoan went to the hospital this morning, he was anxiously roaming/wheeling around the halls and was ready to go! Gigi's husband packed and took Bob's belongings home. Shadoan said he was extremely eager and even said good bye to everyone. They delivered thank you gift cards and fruit baskets to the hospital staff and then Bob said, "Home." He remembered and signaled the directions to get all of our homes as they drove. Mom took a salt free bbq dinner over to Shadoan's tonight and we all ate over there per Bob's request. He was happy when we we finally all sat down and ate together like old times. Bob was careful wrtih his portions and was quite concerned when Jeff had two servings of steak! The stroke dr. advised against that, I guess! LOL After dinner, Josh, Chad, and I ran out to get Tiki's frozen yogurt, which Bob has been craving for 5 weeks! We all loved being together and Shadoan is so much more relaxed. They're excited about sleeping together in the same bed and taking a shower whenver they want without having to wait until 10 pm when the nurses have finished their rounds. (Little things we take for granted...) We teased them and said we didn't want to hear so many details. Bob settled in his favorite recliner and looked so peaceful. He said, "Home sweet home." Tomorrow Shadoan will work at home with her boss from 11- 1. Josh will be there and I'll check in on them to help out. It is so nice to have Bob at home and nearby! It is nice and easier for everyone. Especially Bob! Shadi, when did you say you were coming out again? You'll be surprised at how well he is doing and how much more independent he is showing Shadoan he is. Funny, he was letting her do alot, but now is doing more for himself! Funny! I guess he figured, "Well, if she wants to..." LOL! Friends are already signing up and asking to come and stay with Bob during some of the day hours so Shadoan can have a break or work when he is not going to PT/OT/SP. Bob is truly loved! We can't thank you all enough for your graciousness. I asked Bob if Josh and I could take him to Disneyland so that we could go striaght to the front of the line (handicap privileges) on all of the rides. He laughed when we told him that we'll give him a couple of days to get settled first! He certainly has not lost his sense of humor! Please pray that he continues to improve and heal and that his speech returns soon. It is evident that Bob wants to say something important, but can't get the words out yet. It is just a matter of time! Check out the blog when you can and we'd love for you to sign up to visit with Bob for a shift of a couple of hours, if you are able! Thank you for your continued support and prayers! G'nite all! Love ,Sonia