Day 52: May 26, 2012

Day 52                                                                                                 Written May 26, 2012 6:52pm

Dallas was released on Friday.  We went from the hospital to Travis' parents house.  Saturday, we had a cook out for Dallas.  He did really well and had fun.  It was difficult for him to do things like take a bath and walk around, but he continues to get better each day.  

We got home Sunday evening.  Dallas was ready to come home!  It was great to be back, and we think it will really help with his recovery.

This morning, Dallas looked at himself in the mirror before taking a bath.  This was the first true look he got at himself.  He screamed and started shaking, saying over and over "I look so scary".  it was one of the most heartbreaking moments in my life.  But we talked to Dallas for about thirty minutes, and he was alright.  He still has many reservations about the way he looks, but we keep telling him how much he's improving.  

He's been wearing his mask more each day, which is great!  It is supposed to help with the scaring.  He is beginning to get tough scars on his face, so hopefully this mask will help smooth it out.  

Dallas is still very irritable at times.  I think it's the combination of medication, along with the anger he has over the events that have happened.  

Dallas has begun walking on his own, but we still walk behind him, as he is still wobbly.  

I will continue to update each day.  I am going to be very busy over the next few days, so it may be spurts of information.  I will also put more pictures up in the next day or so.  

Thank you all for your support, your prayers, and everything you are doing!  It has not gone unnoticed, and is much appreciated!