Yook, no hands!

Went for our first follow up visit with Dr. Singhal today, which meant that Sam got to wear his cool helmet for the first time since leaving the hospital on Friday. It has since been decorated with some very cool stickers. The doctor's office was FULL of kids and adults, and Sam was ready to play!
When we got to see Dr. Singhal he said that Sam is looking good and that he'd like to see him again in about 3-4 weeks. While we were there, we saw lots of beautiful little kiddos that were going to be needing surgery for various cranio-facial reasons. Kelli and I are very grateful for the fact that we should be all done with surgeries. The doctors advised us that instead of wrapping his head in gauze every time we strapped on the helmet to look into a "skull cap"; the kind that football players wear under their helmets. Kelli picked one up at the local sporting goods store and now Sam looks just a real NFL player.
After the doctor's office we decided to brave the cold and visit a park by our house. Sam had a blast going down the slides, climbing the "yadders", and riding the tractor.
We've had lots of visitors which has been really fun. Everyday, Sam acts more and more like his old self. The other day he started talking with his left hand again, and Kelli and I about fell over laughing. We'd forgotten how much he made us laugh. After his nap today Sam's friends Blake and Riley A. stopped by to play. It was the first time in over a month that Sam had to got to play with (or even see) some of his friends. It was so much fun! He also spent some time rocking out with his guitar.
Kelli and I have been enjoying time at home with each other and Sam. We've also been very tired at the end of each day. We'd forgotten how much work it is to make sure that he doesn't bonk his head. It didn't help that we were up every 3-4 hours to give him some medicine, but he should be just about done with regular doses.
It's hard to believe that just 8 days ago he basically had his head completely rebuilt.
Thanks again for all the great cards, meals, prayers (we've felt them and needed them!), and visits.
Until next time,
Peace.