First Time Out

On May 28th Tauni had a Junior High Graduation. We were bound and determined to get our parents there ( even if mom was still in the hospital.) So we went and checked mom out and brought her home for the evening. We got both of them dressed up and out the door ( do you realize how hard it is to get two cripples dressed it only took about 4 hours hahah just kidding) ... SO we decided to leave about an hour early so that we could beat the crowd and not have to fight through people to get a seat. We ended up sitting in the very back of the Provo Tabernacle. Mom was a little nervous because her leg was very vulnerable. A few minutes later a guy from our ward came to say hi, we told him about her leg and how we were a bit nervous so he said he would be back. Low and behold here he comes with 5 hazard cones, he places them all around her so that people couldn't even come close. I think this made mom feel a lot better.We had a great time and it was nice to get them out for a few hours. By the time we got home they were both really beat but were really glad they .

MOM IS HOME!

Well finally I am happy to say that both our parents are home. I have a lot of pictures I want to share but need to find the time to load them. I am running around like a chicken with my head cut off trying to make sure everyone has everything they need. It is nice having both mom and dad at the same place so that it makes it a little easier. I will post some more pictures in the next day or so.

Well today mom gets her filter out ( It was put in during her second surgery to prevent blood clots going to her lungs) I will be meeting with the social worker today to learn what mom needs to keep working on and doing once she comes home. I am planning on checking her out of the hospital today and taking her and my dad to Tauni's graduation. It should be interesting taking two cripples out =). Mom will be out of the hospital for good tomorrow hooorrraaay.
Dad is doing great. He pretty much sits in the recliner without a shower EVERYDAY hahahah just kidding, inside joke... love ya dad.

Email

I forgot to add my email address for those of you who would like to email your experiences about Jim and Wendy's accident.

johnandjodiriley@gmail.com

if you'll send it to me I can put them together for my parents.
Thanks

REQUEST!

I have a huge request. My parents are trying to work through a few things mentally, physically, and spiritually as we can all imagine. My mom has said several times that she would like to hear how people heard about the accident, what your reaction was and what not. You can either post it under the comments or email it or snail mail it. It would be much appreciated.

Day Pass

I guess mom now has a day pass to come home after her physical therapy everyday. She is really excited and cant wait till she can come home for good. She came home for a visit today and she said it was great to be home. She saw the motorcycle and the helmets for the first time and had a really really hard time. Dad and mom were holding hands and trying to get through the whole thing together. They have come a long ways and there is still a long ways to go but I am just grateful they are able to work through it and they have each other and we still have our parents.

May 26th 2008

Just a quick update since I haven't been very good the last few days =)
Dad is doing great at home, Tauni and Jayden have been such a help to him. Mom is going home with a physical therapist today to see if she can manage and get around. She will hopefully be out of the hospital sometime this week. She is feeling a little depressed since she just lays in bed all day, But is getting excited about being able to be home. I am planning on staying there for a few days when she does get home so that we can help get them both settled. Life will calm down a bit once the kids get out of school. Thanks for every ones help, love and concern.