While Mark is staying at the long-term care facility, his parents are sorting, cleaning, and packing up Mark's house. It's a big job for the folks and also stressful on Mark. There were parts and pieces to over twenty bikes, various exercise equipment, CD, records, etc. to organize and make decisions about. They are hoping to sell the house soon or else it will go into foreclosure. Still waiting to see where the best spot for Mark's next move might be.
Their hope was to be back in Nebraska for Thanksgiving but without a feasible housing/support option for Mark he'll be staying in Ohio for now. He is continuing to get stronger and slowly the function is returning to his hands. He was able to snap the lease on and off of his dogs during a recent visit with them. In therapy he is walking for a good hour and pedaling on the recumbent bike.
Mark really appreciates hearing from friends and family. It's a big adjustment for him to move and figure out what to do with himself. Martha and John appreciate your support as well. Being away from Nebraska and their usual support network makes this process more exhausting and difficult.
