Arriving at Walter Reed for the last time, I thought we would be there for just a couple weeks! 
HA HA! L-O-N-G story, anyone who thinks military paperwork is quick better get ready for the REAL deal. 
(We could write a book about Medical Board Proceedings). 

Mom and I once again got to stay at The Fisher House. We both gained new friends and a sense of family with the others who were staying there. A special Thanks to All of You! You are in my heart and prayers everyday! I had a nice surprise, a friend of mine from my hometown Tanyr, came to visit. I also had a visit with General Timbo, General of the Hospital and the Command Sergeant Major of the Army. I was presented challenge coins from both of them! I spent my weekdays doing more therapy, Mom spent hers going CRAZY with paperwork. and our weekends were spent sight seeing. 

On April 12th 2001 we left Washington, after 9 months of being on the road we were heading home for good.  I am temporarily retired from the Army and will be re-evaluated in the future to see if I can return to service. 
While I'm retired I plan to attend college and work towards getting my life back!  I will not presume to know what the full outcome of my recovery will be, I still suffer from lasting effects from my head injury. 
I do know that I am motivated, dedicated, and damn sure obligated to get better.

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