Bob and Sharon's Summer So Far!

Our First Out of State Trip!

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Dear Friends,
I know! It's been forever since I've updated the Bob blog so I have lots to tell. First, my retirement from 30 years in public education became official on July 2, whoo-hoo, and I've enjoyed every minute home. Bob and I are together now so that I don't worry as much.
     So what's happened since our last post? Well, here goes:

Living the Dream!

• Bob was discharged from 1 year and 3 months of therapy at Loma Linda and Shadi went home after spending the school year to work with Bob at home. He'll return for "tune-ups" but the name of the game now is home therapy. 
• Bob started his personalized workout circuit designed by PT Summer. We go to the LLUMC Drayson Center several times a week where Bob uses the recumbent bikes and machines to strengthen his leg and arm, walks laps in the pool (without his cane), and we walk the hills and dales of our neighborhood (when it isn't scorchingly hot). 
• Cathy, Bob's daughter, came home for Father's Day and we went to the Kimberly-Crest Mansion for brunch and a garden walk.
• We've started taking weekly field trips. So far, we've gone to the movies, to the Music Center to see South Pacific, San Clemente, Dos Lagos Mall, and San Manuel Casino to test Bob's gambling skills (after tutoring from ex-student Kirk and Terri Taco). Bob won $152 playing 21. Whew! It's quite a show with my three senior citizens in tow. HA!
• We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary. The years have flown! 
• Last week, we flew to Oregon to visit the "out-laws". Our first "big trip" was a success--no mishaps. There, we hiked Lithia Park, went to The Lake of Woods resort where we "camped" and communed with nature and Terri Taco and Buck. Bob said the highlight was "driving the boat". 

Bob & Cathy - Happy Father's Day!



Happy Landing!

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• We recognize that Bob's recovery is our life's and we're grateful for every day. We celebrate every little miracle and I'm learning to live for the moment--in the now. I continue to be in awe of Bob and his commitment to recovery. I marvel at his patience, goodwill, positive attitude, and kindness in spite of his injuries. Walking requires major energy and effort and talking is still hard but somehow we communicate. I just love, love, love him!

Well, I think that's enough for today. I'll try to do better in keeping you posted of Bob's progress. Take care and keep those prayers and good thoughts coming our way. We need and appreciate them.

Love,
Sharon