Heading Home to Georgia

Kyle has made remarkable progress and was able to enjoy a wonderful holiday season with his family and close friends.  He drove down to Valdosta, GA this week with his friend Jon Trzeciak and arrived last night!  He will be moving back into his home this weekend and hopefully getting back to work soon too.  It's a wonderful celebratory time, but also the end of a nice chapter spent at home with family and so much daily support.

It's getting close to time to wind down the blog, since Kyle has come so far in his recovery.  It may take a while for him to really reach 100%, but we all agree, that his recovery from this injury could not have gone smoother.  He walks unassisted and even started jogging for one minute at therapy in Pittsburgh.

Kyle has stayed determined and positive and he has really taken control of his own healing mentally and physically.  It has been quite something to witness and I know everyone is so proud of his success and we are all constantly impressed.  It will be nice to see him in his flightsuit again.

The Deem Family, all together after Christmas due to the big snow storm that hit New York.  From left, Kyle, Sarah, Elsie, Kathryn and Bill. 

I got a chance to see all the Deems too, it was wonderful to all be together outside of the hospital in Bethesda and have Kyle standing with us.  Photo by Elsie Deem.

Kyle cleaning around his room the day after New Years starting to pack up for his road trip to Georgia. 

Kyle packs up the rental car with help from his family and friends.  Photo by Elsie Deem. 

Kyle and Tree all packed up and ready to hit the road on Wednesday morning.  Photo by Elsie Deem.

Kyle's parents, Elsie and Bill, saw him off as he pulled out of Hillview Drive.  His good friend Dave also came by to send him off.  

Elsie gives Kyle a huge hug; it has been a special time for them to share together.  Kyle really needed his mom again this year, and she did an amazing job caring for him.  She and Bill made sure to feed him well, give him plenty of rest and be positive forces for him to lean on during the last six months. 

Kyle and Tree pulling out of the driveway.  Photo by Elsie Deem.  

"I'm home!" Kyle texted yesterday afternoon with this picture when he first got to Valdosta.  It's great to see you standing in front of your home again Kyle.  Photo by Jon Trzeciak.