Days 22-24

First dose of reality....

Daniel got his first dose of reality - navigating his new life with disability. The amazing rehab folks at Mayo took Daniel out on his first ride on a Rochester city bus. Here were his thoughts:

Everyone was looking at him - made him very self conscious
He felt guilty about making everyone on the bus wait for him
The profound loss of independence was most apparent when the bus driver had get out of his seat to strap Daniel's wheelchair in place
Life is simply not designed for people with disabilities

Busy weekend!

In addition to Mom and Dad who have been by his side since the accident, Daniel’s brother Aaron came for a several-day visit along with his family (wife Charnella, 18 month old Kenna, 9 week old Elise and Charnella’s father Norm). Nic Kanaan, co-resident from Stanford Emergency Medicine also came to stay for a few days. Aunt Susan and Uncle Billy brought frozen Lou Malnati's pizza - Fantastic. And the always present crew of Ron & June, Ro & Holly, Heidi. Rock stars, all of them!

Here are some pics and videos from the weekend.

Daniel and Kenna hanging out in the Rehab Gym (more later on this bicycle-like contraption in the post "Thoughts on DBGs recovery by a great friend")