The Big Dad

The Big Dad

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

news about home

We got word today that Carl will be coming home on Saturday! He will be transferred from the Rehab Center by wheelchair van. An order was placed today for the things we'll need to "do life" at home for now: a hospital bed, wheelchair, portable toilet, tub bench. My brothers-in-law have graciously offered to build ramps around the house and already some furniture is being moved to make more room. Thanks to Jason (Graybill Plumbing) for being willing to work this job into his schedule to do some quick modifications to the tub and sink.

Since Carl can not travel in a car yet, his therapists will be coming to the house for the time being. We'll find out more details about that by week's end and will post the tentative therapy schedules then. We hope you all will stop by to see us during the times he is free!

It feels a little scary to think about this next step, but the over-riding emotion is one of excitement. It hasn't felt truly like home since Carl has been gone and I look forward to him being there with our family again.

Fan

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

awesome. what great news. looking forward to calling you when you are home and settled in.. Love you so much.

oh joy! said...

fabulous.

progress progresses progressively. aren't you happy about that?

:)

lavale

Anonymous said...

WOW !!
God is good .... ALL the time.

Al and Linda

Anonymous said...

way to go Carl God is so good we love you and look forward to seeing you soon
Lee and Pam

Vickie said...

What great news! We will continue to pray for the transition to home. Praise God for He promises to go before us. He makes the path straight and His word lights the way.

Anonymous said...

Uncle Carl,

We are so happy for you. You must be so excited to go home again. We will be over to see you sometime.

We love you,
Nicki,Josh,Morgan and Kenzie

Anonymous said...

Great News!

Anonymous said...

Great news Smucker Family!
We think and pray for you all daily!

Matt and Carmela

Anonymous said...

yay! you're coming home!

Anonymous said...

haha.. the previous comment is from lindsay!

Anonymous said...

That is such wonderful news! We all miss you both terribly! Cannot wait to see you- Homeplace just isn't "home" without you!

Steph

Anonymous said...

GREAT news... We are rejoicing and thanking God with you.
Merrill and Vern

Anonymous said...

Carl & Fan, it is simply inexcusable that I have not written you yet. I have kept up with your posts - sometimes crying, sometimes cringing as I could identify to much of what you both are experiencing with this abrupt and major disruption to life as you knew it. And I continue to lift you up to the Throne of grace that is given without measure in our utmost need. I also would like to come visit next week. in sincere love and respect for you both, sharon stoltzfus