TOBY!!!

Dad is progressing steadily each day, but as we all know stroke recovery is a long road. Unfortunately, no one knows where the road will end or what detours we will encounter as we travel, so we must accept that the journey on this road is now part of our lives. More so for those who are closest to him.

Dad is going through the paces, and as I have stated before he is a 'good' patient. He is doing all the things he is asked to do. However, when is the last time any of us remembers Jim Canney being the employee?? =) He has been the 'bossman' for as long as I can remember. I think prefers being his own boss! Hopefully the thought of getting out soon and coming home will give him the motivation he needs to make the most of his remaining time at rehab. When I spoke to him Monday(3/16) night on the phone, he knew exactly how many days until he is out of Riverside! =D

The rehab staff are terrific. Dad and Missy are glad they had the chance to stay at Riverside. Dad is still looking at a discharge date towards the end of the month, but it could be moved up if he can do what he's currently working on as an outpatient. The outlook for outpatient rehab is that Dad will continue twice a week with all three therapies. The plan is to stay with Riverside's program at a center in Upper Arlington for the outpatient rehab.

Jim had a nice surprise visit Sunday(3/15) from Toby, Dad and Missy's(really Dylan's) dog!! She was excited to see Dad and proceeded to sniff everything in his room. He was happy to love on her too!