Dad's recovery continues to go well. He is doing some standing and walking exercises and was able to walk approximately 30 feet today. As usual he is very chatty both with us and the nursing staff. We showed him pictures from the vacation and read his mail with him. He was able to read the cards with large print, and we read him the rest.

Dad sends the following message to all who have been thinking and praying for, and writing to, him:

"The accident was a great surprise during our vacation this summer. There was great physical damage to us and to myself in particular. Recovery looks like it will be a long haul but significant aspects of the recovery are well under way thanks to the efforts of a number of people who have been very helpful. I am very humbled by those who have reached out to me - it has touched me deeply. There will be challenges up ahead, but every day will bring small victories, especially in terms of mobility. In a few weeks I expect to be close to normal. These times are as bad as I ever expect to ever see."

Thanks again for all of your continued thoughts and prayers.