Independence

With Independence Day fast approaching, I've been thinking that's true for Dad as well -- his own independence day is not too far in the future. Just this last week he's been weaning himself off the walker, using his cane outside of the house and walking freely inside (and doing great!). And a couple of days ago, I left him alone for the first time. I think I was more worried about it than he was. I was racing through the grocery store, panicking that I was taking too long and he was kicked back at home watching the NBA draft.

I am so darn proud of him. He is just tireless in his efforts to improve on a daily basis. And he does it all with his usual "aw shucks" humility. We should all be so gracious under pressure.