Brian had a restful weekend and on Tuesday started his first day of physical therapy. His therapists are very positive and upbeat. The sessions are long and a lot of work but Brian tries to do everything that is asked and tries to keep a good attitude. We have not yet talked about any sort or a time frame so like most of this journey we have been taking it one day at a time. The good news is that so far everyday Brian seems to be getting a little stronger and his breathing keeps getting better.
Once again I would like to thank everyone for the constant words of kindness and support. I would also like to thank everyone for all the acts of kindness while we were gone. The list of names and list of acts would be long but it was so amazing and touching the way that friends, neighbors and co-workers all stepped in and made sure that our daily tasks were taken care of, and maybe it was just a small task but knowing it was being handled meant that our focus could stay on helping Brian get better, and for all those tasks big and small thank you. Brian does not have access to a computer yet but I tell him about each message and I save each message so that when is able he can read them for himself.
Someone left a message asking about Brian's mom. She was not able to fly with Brian and me from Washington to Chicago because they only allow one person to fly with the patient, however she flew a commercial flight the same day and arrived in Chicago 2 hours later.
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We are excited to hear that things are getting better day by day, as well as knowing that Brian is near home. We are thinking about Brian everyday and know that with his strong attitude he can accomplish anything. It's wonderful to know that he has started physical therapy. It's hard to imagine how difficult his first day was but Brian is so strong and do anything he puts his mind to when determined. Please let him know that we love him and are thinking about him.
Tye & Mary
GOOD MORNING
JUST A NOTE TO SAY HELLO AND THINKING OF YOU. PLEASED FOR ALL OF YOU TO BE A LITTLE CLOSER TO HOME. HOPE EACH DAY BRINGS A BRIGHTER TOMORROW.
STEVE AND BRENDA ULERY
A Good Lesson
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> Classroom Desks
>
> Back in September of 2005, on the first day of school, Martha
> Cothren, a social studies school teacher at Robinson High School in
> Little Rock, did something not to be forgotten. On the first day of
> school, with permission of the school superintendent, the principal
> and the building supervisor, she took all of the desks out of the
> classroom.
>
> The kids came into first period, they walked in, there were no
> desks. They obviously looked around and said, "Ms. Cothren, where's
> our desk?"
> And she said, "You can't have a desk until you tell me how you earn
> them."
>
> They thought, "Well, maybe it's our grades."
>
> "No," she said.
>
> "Maybe it's our behavior."
>
> And she told them, "No, it's not even your behavior."
>
> And so they came and went in the first period, still no desks
> in the classroom. Second period, same thing, third period. By early
> afternoon television news crews had gathered in Ms. Cothren's class
> to find out about this crazy teacher who had taken all the desks out
> of the classroom. The last period of the day, Martha Cothren gathered
> her class. They were at this time sitting on the floor around the
> sides of the room. And she says, "Throughout the day no one has
> really understood how you earn the desks that sit in this classroom
> ordinarily." She said, "Now I'm going to tell you."
>
> Martha Cothren went over to the door of her classroom and
> opened it, and as she did 27 U.S.
> veterans, wearing their uniforms, walked into that classroom, each
> one carrying a school desk. And they placed those school desks in
> rows, and then they stood along the wall. And by the time they had
> finished placing those desks, those kids for the first time I think
> perhaps in their lives understood how they earned those desks.
>
> Martha said, "You don't have to earn those desks. These guys
> did it for you. They put them out there for you, but it's up to you
> to sit here responsibly to learn, to be good students and good
> citizens, because they paid a price for you to have that desk, and
> don't ever forget it."
>
> My friend, I think sometimes we forget that the freedoms that
> we have are freedoms not because of celebrities. The freedoms are
> because of ordinary people who did extraordinary things, who loved
> this country more than life itself, and who not only earned a school
> desk for a kid at the Robinson High School in Little Rock, but who
> earned a seat for you and me to enjoy this great land we call home,
> this wonderful nation that we better love enough to protect and
> preserve with the kind of conservative, solid values and principles
> that made us a great nation.
>
> "We live in the Land of the Free because of the brave"
>
> Remember our Troops...
>
Hey Dave, Brain, Elaine and family
Great news - tell Brian to keep up the good work and my prayers to all of you during this trying time - Pam Q-S
Dave,
Brian is an incredible person as well as yourself. We are all wishing for the best. Tell him to push hard and we will see you soon.
Dan Miller
Rochelle Fire
Dave-I just recently heard about Brian. I stopped by the fire station and they told me about this blog site. I just want you and your family to know that I am praying for all of you. I couldn't help but think how supportive you were when our son had his accident. If there is anything we can do for you, please just ask. I am very happy that Brian is making such great progress. I will keep watching the site for further updates. Take care. Rod and Pat Frye
Dear Brian,
The teachers/staff at Central School want you to know that we are praying for your quick and complete healing. We all remember that fun little bundle of energy, and we thank you for your service to our country. God bless you and your family.
Hi -
I am Rodney (Pooch) and Lorraine Sawlsville's daughter from WI. I happened to stumble across your blog yesterday and told Mom about it. It quickly got the attention and prayers from the WI Sawlsville’s. We are all glad to hear that things are looking up for Brian.
In fact, since Chicago is only a four hour drive, some of us were wondering if you would like visitors.
Let us know if you are up to it.
Beth Sawlsville-Schmalz
Beth.Schmalz@Thrivent.com
(This email is only valid until 6/28/2007)
Hi Brian
I haven't checked the page in a while. I am so glad you are in Chicago and getting your therapy so close to home. We are keeping you in our prayers and know every day your therapy will make you stronger. You have so many people that care about you. Stay strong and determined!!
We will be waiting to hear more updates as you progress.
Take care,
Peggy and Chuck Wagner
was so nice to hear your doing well we are your fathers neighbors on sara ave. we pray for u everyday
and were happy to see your dad for updates enjoy your teddy bear he hugs when u need a hug
god bless william and susan LAND
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