My dad figured out how to work the phone

Ok, so those of you who have had the pleasure of talking to my dad on his cell phone know that for my father to work the phone pre-accident was a huge accomplishment!! Granted half the conversation was lost because he insisted on speaker phone, but that was the only was for dad to talk on his cell phone. He has been asking for his phone for a while now, and when Carrie and I were there over the holidays, we brought it to him and reminded him how to use it. Well, apparently he dropped it in the toilet or something funny like that, so my mom got him a new one with bigger buttons and a bigger screen (his thumbs are like bug toes!). So imagine my surprise when my cell phone rang the other day and my dad's picture popped up! It has been over 3 months since I received a phone call from him; I was so excited that my heart skipped a beat. I picked up the phone and heard in his raspy,low voice "Hi Tracy, it's dad". I was so ecstatic and proud of him for this gesture of communication and connection. We chatted for a few minutes, and I was able to tell him I am coming back to visit him soon, which he thanked me for. He told me that this was part of his speech therapy; initiating conversation and using functional language. I guess the number buttons are big enough for him to see! We said we loved each other and that we would talk soon. He has actually called me one time since, although he said it was an accident...apparently my mom, carrie and I are on his speed dial and I was not the intended receiver, but I was certainly glad to be the mistake. It was great to hear his voice again and know that he now has the ability to reach out to me when he wants and/or needs to. I hope he calls me again and again; even if I am busy, I will always make time for my dad.
Thanks again to all of you who have kept us in your hearts and thoughts. Your support and positive energy has made all the difference through this extremely difficult time.
Much love,
Tracy