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Thursday, January 10, 2008

Discharge Day!

Today, I was discharged from in-patient care at the Shepherd Center!!! Surprisely, I called Shepherd a temporary home for 120 days! However, there is no rest for the weary...I start out-patient care at Shepherd tomorrow (Jan. 11th). Out-patient includes more advanced rehab while living outside the hospital in a nearby apartment. Ultimately, this type of rehab and housing will train and prepare me to move back home and get back to many pre-accident activities and daily tasks. With luck and good fortune, Courtney, Ernie and I will be living under one roof by early March.

Signing off for the night.

Live Strong,
Dana

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

Good job. Stay on track.

RLW and DCW

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Dana...You have come so far and made amazing strides along the way! It is only going to keep on geting better and better. Keep up the hard work.

Love Jenn and Mike

Jessy said...

Hooray! So amazing, DB! I knew from Day 1 that we would get there eventually! Wish I could give you and Court a giant hug today! Know that I'm thinking of you! I'll call you tonight.

Love, Jessy

Anonymous said...

This is wonderful news! Please know that you continue to be in my
thoughts and prayers as you make such amazing progress Dana.

Wishing you continued success and many blessings...

Connie English

Anonymous said...

Dana, This is the Day We have all been praying for. Just know You will be in Our Thoughts and Prayers. It was really amazing to see You up on the screen at Your benefit. Our hearts went out to You. The party was GREAT!!! Hope to see You soon!! Hollie and Kylie send their Huggs and Kisses. Stay Strong and keep up the Good work. Be safe. Love, Aunt Kathy and Uncle Jim

martha said...

This is really terrific news. And to come the same week of the benefit makes it a pretty eventful 7 days. Keep up the good work Dana. You have been so strong, not only during the past five months, but always. With Courtney (and Ernie) and everyone who loves you by your side, you can't lose. We look forward to the day we see you back in Horseheads.

Love from the Lakes

Anonymous said...

Way to go Dana!! How hard you worked to get to WHERE you are is a true testament to WHO you are. We wish you the very best with your advanced therapy and all the adjustments that go along with being "out on your own". There is no doubt that you will do well---practice and patience have gotten you this far and will surely get you through this next phase of rehab. You and Courtney are an amazing couple who will remain forever in our thoughts and prayers.
The valley people

Anonymous said...

Yeah you, Dana! We are SO happy for you. We were sad to have missed the benefit, but please know that we were with all of your supporters in thought that day. Keep up the heroic efforts that have gotten you this far in your recovery. Can't wait to see you in Horseheads soon!

Love, Maegan and Scott

Anonymous said...

Dana, It was good to see you on the big screen during the green light event. Keep working hard. I hope to see you when you return home.

Scott Ouderkirk

Jenelle said...

congrats Dana!!! You are such an amazing person! Keep up your hard work :)

-Jenelle

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Dana. I am so proud of you and how far you have come. Keep up the good work.

Love,
Erin