"Home again, home again, jiggity jig"

Happy Friday!

It's a great Friday the 13th for us. It is so wonderful being home. I didn't know home would look so good, but it shore does.

We had welcome home banners in our yard when we arrived home yesterday evening. People have just been so wonderful. We just can't tell you how much we appreciate all that you have done for us.

We slept good in our own bed last night and John is doing really well. He has gone to his therapy at McLeansboro now and I'm sure it will wear him out, but he is so eager to improve and get stronger.

Cindy Inboden brough us supper last night: roast, potatoes, carrots and rolls. What a lovely gesture. It was so good. You forget how much you miss a good home-cooked meal.

Wow! What a ride this has been--literally and figuratively. But how God has blessed! When we were getting ready to leave Rehab. on Wednesday everyone was telling John goodbye and he said, "Wow! I could run for mayor." So we told him he could probably be mayor of Rehab. H e still has such a good attitude and is so funny.

Melody took Wednesday off so she could drive me to the hospital and help us get things together. That girl is amazing. If you ever need anything organized, she's your gal. She is a little, tiny thing that just takes care of things. She knows the right questions to ask and just gets things done. I was so thankful to have her with me. She and Bucky were both great.

We have a great new rail to come up the back steps with. It was a really big help for John. Thanks go to Bob Brockett and Ron Gibbs for that. Adam had gotten some of the supplies, so thanks to him also.

I feel like I'm saying the same things over and over again, but we are so grateful for and to all of you. The support we had was phenomenal. We will never forget what you've done for us. If there is anything we can do for you, please don't hesitate to let us know.

Love and appreciate all of you.

John, Cathy, Bucky, Melody, Cejae and Adam