So, I see my sister Tracy already posted today...my mom had just asked me to post something but I guess she got there first. I thought I would put up another picture of dad and agree with my sister on how hard it is to be away right now. Somehow it doesn't seem right going on with my daily routine knowing that he is lying in the hospital. I know he is getting better slowly and that the nurses and doctors are taking great care of him but it is very hard to get through the day without getting really emotional. My students here at the Univ. of Tenn have all been really understanding, I think they can tell I am in 2 places in my mind since I have been back. I will be flying back this thursday night for the weekend and will be doing that until christmas break.

When I spoke to my mom tonight to get the update on my dad after her visit today she told me that some people have been asking when is he coming home, or if they could visit. This is going to be a long process everyone, months, we are all going to have to be patient in this recovery process, I am telling myself this too as I write this. I hope that he recovers sooner rather than later but this is going to take some time.

I was talking to my sister online last night and we were sharing our thoughts about how it felt to be with him in the hospital and see him in the condition he is in. This is the hardest thing I have ever done in my life, I can only imagine what is going through his head everyday. He is an amazing man, father and friend and I love him very much. I know you all love him too and I appreciate everything that everyone has done for my family.
-Carrie