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Look Dad, I got glasses !

Nothing Like CAMO.....

The Monday following his birthday, his son Joe and I went to the hospital to let Mark open his birthday gifts. When we got there I asked him if he wanted to open a present and he said"nope" he said this serveral times as if he was a little sad, that he cannot use anything yet. So I set a Bass Pro Shop Bag on the bed and he smiled real big...I asked do you know what Bass Pro Shops is? he immediatly said "yes" with a big smile and he tried to get the bag and I helped him pull out a Camo Coat...He was TRULY HAPPY! He felt the soft fleece inside and I said you didn't forget what camo was did you and he said "NOPE". When Joe gave him the camo OSU hat, Mark said"Cooool" and while I was taking pictures I said say cheese and he said "Cheeeese" ! Joe and I were cracking up....

He then opened a few small things and he was really happy, this made my day that his spirits were lifted and he could see happiness ahead! This is the most important thing is to see God restoring Mark's spirit to fight and see the bright future he has waiting with many people to help him along the way. God is faithful. Coral

Still Standing !

Mark has wonderful therapists at CCC. They have really worked very diligently with getting him to be as productive as he is able. This week they have stood him on his feet and each time he does even better and tries to pull himself up. He seemed very happy today after he was able to stand, he knows he is making great progress. Coral

Happy 42nd Birthday Mark !

Mark had a nice 42nd Birthday Party, too bad he slept through it all.....LOL It was the thought that counts, I want to Thank everyone for coming, as his dad said....next year will be better. He will have pictures to see when he is better and we can all have some happy memories. Coral

HAPPY 16TH BIRTHDAY, CHRIS !

These are pictures from Christian's 16th Birthday Party! He had a great Birthday, his Grandpa Jerry, and Aunt's and Uncles and friends were all there. After the party at the house we took a cake to the hospital to spend some time with Chris and his dad. Mark knew it was his birthday and was happy to share the special day with his son. Coral

Birthday Celebration

We have two birthdays to celebrate today - Mark and his sister Kim. The family plan is to visit Mark at the hospital and space our visits - not all go at the same time. Mark is still recovering from his most recent surgery. While not normally considered a very serious procedure, his health is still frail, and always causes a temporary setback. Later today we'll visit Mark and tell him Happy Birthday and that his OSU Cowboys had a big win yesterday. And that next year we'll have a different birthday party, in a different place. We know that he will be home with Corale, Chris, Joseph and Erica.

Birthdays

Mark underwent surgery yesterday morning to enable him to wear a disposable bag. The procedure went well, with no complications. It's just another in a long list of steps he's had to endure to regain his health. We were more than pleased with being able to discuss this with his surgeon. They were a little slow in getting started, because they had to prepare for any emergency, but no surprises this time. She was great at explaining the procedure. Mark was sleeping all of yesterday. A late visit last night let us know that he was still sleeping with the aid of pain medication. The plan as of now is to do surgery next Friday on his bed sore. It has been greatly reduced in size, and is healing slowly, but the plastic surgeon will be able to expedite this by doing internal repair, then closing the wound. Mark let it be known this morning that he was having pain, and they have given him medication for that, and is sleeping at this time. Getting this healed will enable him to get out of that bed, and sit in a chair by the window. Following that will be strengthening exercises, to get him started walking again. A day at a time - we're getting there -time and patience. David - very good friend of Mark - thanks for the support.