Larry turned 50 yesterday and thanks to many friends and my mom's planning, it was two days of lots of grins! Larry received somewhere around 70 cards/emails. He is still going through them. And as was hoped he is having fun remembering stories written as well as other memories! He remembers a lot for an "old guy!" I've had a lot of fun reading through the cards myself. On Sunday he got to go on his first outing since entering the nursing home (7 months!) He and I had some close brother sister time as I maneuvered him (following careful instruction and practice with therapist) in and out of the car. We went to a Mexican restaurant. Peter came. The offer of free food is motivational! Larry got to wear the sombrero and have fried ice cream. He was grinning the whole time! On Monday (the actual birthday) there were surprise visits (including one from a favorite cousin who lives in Kansas), decorations, and lots of teasing. Thanks to all who sent birthday wishes! It was indeed a pretty special day.
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