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Offline Shifty

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80 days after the attack.
« on: May 02, 2007, 08:02:58 AM »
Thomas was released from the hospital last Thursday. It was 80 days after losing his legs outside of Baghdad. I got an e-mail from his Physical Therapist telling me how they were progressing to push-ups in his PT last Thursday. Another soldier with similar wounds  demonstrated how to do them. He was told not to get discouraged if he couldn't do them. Sometimes it takes a month or two to get your strength and balance back after coming out of the hospital.

Thomas knocked out 17 in first attempt, rested a bit and did 20 more later. When his Physical Therapist got excited over his ability to do the push ups on his first try Thomas jokingly told him.....
"Hey Haji may have blown my legs off, but I'm still a stud."

Here are a couple of photos I got from his physical Therapist.




These photos say a lot about my sons determination. However they speak volumes about the dedicated medical professionals in the United States Armed Forces. From the medics in the field to the doctors and nurses in Iraq, Germany, and Texas, our family owes them much and we will  be forever in their debt.
« Last Edit: May 02, 2007, 08:07:25 AM by Shifty »
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Offline crockett

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« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2007, 08:07:27 AM »
Nice to know he's coming along well and has a postive outlook. Tell him thanks for his service.
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« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2007, 08:11:49 AM »
your son for me, he fough for our country
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« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2007, 08:13:54 AM »
G-d Bless him,  glad to hear he is doin as well as could be.

Again me and my families many thanks to him.
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Offline Dichotomy

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« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2007, 08:18:33 AM »
OUTSTANDING!!!!

WTG Thomas
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Offline allmetal

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« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2007, 08:18:49 AM »
:aok  Tell him thanks from Canada as well!:aok
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Offline Stoney74

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« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2007, 08:47:29 AM »
Those pictures are pretty damn motivating, Shifty.  You have to love his spirit.  Hope things continue to progress well.

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« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2007, 08:51:03 AM »
WTG on your sons enthusiam. G,d bless him too, and all the boys over seas.

Cheers M8
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« Reply #8 on: May 02, 2007, 09:11:47 AM »
Impressive courage. Very Impressive.
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Offline Gaidin

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« Reply #9 on: May 02, 2007, 09:16:45 AM »
I am glad he is doing so well.  Send him a salute from me.  

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Offline Eagler

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« Reply #10 on: May 02, 2007, 09:21:44 AM »
wtg Thomas!
Keep up the good work sir
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« Reply #11 on: May 02, 2007, 09:24:50 AM »
I have nothing but respect and admiration for your Son's service to this country.
God Bless you and yours.......
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Offline Maverick

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« Reply #12 on: May 02, 2007, 09:35:07 AM »
I have no words or skill at words to add that are any better than those already posted. to you and your son. May his recovery be short and his ambitions high, his achievements are already in the stratosphere.
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« Reply #13 on: May 02, 2007, 11:11:12 AM »
WTFG

This is what I'll show my kids as an example of someone who never quits.

My problems don't seem like S... now.

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Offline Krusty

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« Reply #14 on: May 02, 2007, 11:18:22 AM »
Don't know if you already covered this in the other thread, but will they be giving him prosthetics, or will he be using a chair? Just curious.

Glad to see he's already in PT!
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