Casino Night Fundraiser

We would like to thank everyone who came out to the Casino Night Fundraiser at the Terrace Club on August 8th. The Fundraiser was put on by some of our dear friends and family in order to raise money to help our family purchase a wheelchair accessible van. As always, we appreciate every one's support! I will post pictures from the event soon. In the meantime check out this video of Dad at physical therapy, hanging out at home, and celebrating at the Casino Night Fundraiser. The video can be viewed through the Sheperd Center Website at:

http://shepherdtv.tumblr.com/

Art Therapy Tuesdays!

John has been working hard to gain back movement in his arms and hands. He has been participating in a lot of therapy to improve his fine motor skills... and boy is it paying off! Some of the most recent milestones have been John's ability to eat on his own (picking up popcorn, chips and even holding his own sandwich!) He is also participating in "art therapy" with Erin on Tuesday afternoons in the back yard.

"A night in the forest" 6/23/09

"Fractured Dreams" 6/16/2009

Welcome Home John!

On May 7th, after more than 7 long months, John was finally able to come home from the hospital! It has been a big transition, but he is very happy to be home and is continuing to work hard everyday. He goes to outpatient therapy 3 times a week and participates in a variety of therapies at home as well. We are seeing small improvements every day... John is gaining a lot of movement in his arms, which is helping him to become more independent. He is able to use his computer on his own to communicate with colleagues, keep in touch with friends... and even start playing online poker again! :)

We really appreciate everyone's support through all of this... and will continue to keep you all posted on John's progress!

Thank you all!

The family at John's Welcome Home Party

Blowing out the candles to celebrate his 59th Birthday!