Sunday, April 1, 2012

Home Visit

Cole received a well deserved 12 hour pass from the hospital today and was able to go home for the first time since the crash. Tom and Cole left CHLA this morning around 6:30 and headed to their home in Apple Valley where they were met by the rest of the family (including the dogs) who were very happy to see Cole return home if only for a short time.

During his furlough, Cole spent time watching motorcycle races on TV, visiting with a few friends and relatives but mostly racing his new remote control (RC) car around the new track in the backyard. Cole had some competition as some of the friends that stopped by brought their cars to race too. The afternoon was topped off with hamburgers, hotdogs, BBQ ribs, macaroni salad and ice cream topped with berries for lunch. Cole really enjoyed his home visit which was evident by the perpetual ear to ear smile  and is looking forward to the next home visit.


Cole continues to do remarkably well in all aspects of his recovery. He will resume his therapy and school sessions at CHLA tomorrow. 




What a smile

Visiting with friends

RC racing

More RC racing

Taking a rest from racing

Watching the motorcycles races on TV

RC racing

Visiting with friends




3 comments:

  1. Love that smile on Cole's face!!!!! Cole we are so happy that you got to spend the day at home. You earned that special day. We are so proud of all of your hard work and courage. Lots of love, Mauri, Mike and family.

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  2. It was great seeing you & spending time with you. You are such a special boy Coleman & that big smile on your face just lights you up. God is good. I bet you slept good last night after all that fresh high desert air. Have a good and blessed week and we all will be praying for you. Your the MAN

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  3. How wonderful to see Cole in familiar surroundings. What a wonderful idea to have the race car track in the back yard. I hope that satisfies the "need for speed".

    I will continue to pray for continued progress and also remember to thank God for the blessings along the way.

    Love,

    Mary

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