Ok, so it is past Thanksgiving, but reflecting on what you are thankful for can and should be done more than just once a year! Here is just a small list of the things that first came to mind of what the Dixons are thankful for this year.
1. Dad and Mom (Paul and Jill)
2. the unconditional love of God poured out through countless people who loved, supported, cared for, helped, and encouraged not only Dad and Mom, but Luke, Ellen, and I as well!
3. a bazillion cards and emails sent to Dad (and Mom) at the hospital and the house
4. a beautiful new bedroom with a deck and a wheelchair accessible shower on the first floor and every single person who contributed with ideas, hard work, materials, food for the workers, time, financial donation to the lumber store, and for some long distances travelled to work on it
5. new landscaping to accommodate the addition
6. additional modifications to the house and garage
7. the organization and delivery of a van for Dad to drive
8. dedicated, caring therapists for massage, physical therapy, and pilates
9. countless personalized, thoughtful gifts sent to the hospital and also to Medford10. many wonderful gift certificates
11. all of the visitors who made the trip out to Colorado and those who have come to Medford this fall
12. the surgeon who stabilized Dad's back
13. the staff of Craig hospital who cared for, encouraged, and prepared Dad and Mom for the transition home
14. the community of patients at Craig who they could share the ups and downs with
15. Packer tickets
16. Project Walk
17. GENUINE, LOVING FRIENDS and FAMILY from near and far
18. the Medford community (co-workers, friends, acquaintances, Klingbeil Lumber Co)
19. the fact that the support has not stopped! people still come over, help out, give love and support. even here in Namibia people still stop me and ask how my dad is doing.
20. Luker being a rockstar this summer and holding down the fort in Medford while working super-full time and training for a marathon
21. Ellen and Gloria (pilates teacher) going with Dad to Portland for Project Walk seminar for a week
22. the technology that has allowed for communication through email, cellphone, and blogging to get out updates and news on Dad's progress
23. that the accident did happen in Colorado where the best surgeons and rehabilitation are for spinal cord injuries
24. that the insurance agreed to let Dad stay there for the rehab at Craig Hospital
25. for the chance to see another day
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