Thanksgiving

I'm sitting here looking at Sam's picture on the front of the Deseret News.  Amy Donaldson, a sports writer did an article on our Sam.  I appreciate her sharing Sam's story in newspaper format.  I know more prayers  will be said in her behalf and that is still what she needs the most. Its been quite crazy at home.  Sam decided she would continue her lifestyle before the accident and my back can attest to that. I did tell Sam I would take her wherever she wanted so she can have a "normal" life. She is going to kill me.  Movies every weekend or the mall every other day.  Other than that life is good.  Sam continues to make progress and we are happy for that. Her strength is continuing to get better and she transferred herself again from bed to chair at therapy. My sister and neice from Louisiana have been visiting for the past few days. My sister could not believe how good she is doing. She hasn't seen her since the week of the accident.  She was amazed how far she has come. Its awesome to have so many family and friends accross the country thinging of my Sam. Today I am so grateful for four girls in our community that can have Thanksgiving with their families today. I am so thankful for Sam's great friends who keep her spirits up.  I can't believe how much time these girls spend with Sam.  They can't imagine how just sitting with her and keeping her updated on school and community keeps her going. I am thankful for the UofU and the great therapist that light up when Sam gets there. I am thankful for a wife who...keeps me on the right track and tells me how much I am needed. I am thankful for a great community of Nephi that keeps giving to us everyday.  I am thankful for my knowledge of the purpose of life. I could not get through this time without it. Sam's doing great.  Please remember her and all the others who need our prayers today.  Be thankful for what you have.  Be thankful for those you look at accross the table today.