Working

Dh's taking on more responsibilities around the house and is more able to keep himself on track in those activities. Now mowing the back yard has been added to his list of things to do.

Before the accident, dh loved to read, but had little opportunity between 70 hour work weeks (he often worked 7 am - 7 pm M-F and another 8 hours on Saturday) and work at home. I'm so tickled that dh now makes our family of readers complete. Today he finished his first book in 15 months: Don Piper's 90 Minutes in Heaven. Here's what's written on the back cover:

On the way home from a conference, Don Piper's car was crushed by a semi that crossed into his lane. Medical personnel said he died instantly. While his body lay lifeless inside the ruins of his car, Piper experienced the glories of heaven, awed by its beaty and music. ... 90 Minutes in Heaven encourages those recovering from serious injuries and those dealing with the loss of a loved one.

Much of the book chronicles Mr. Piper's struggles recovering from his injuries and learning to live life as a person changed inwardly and outwardly. Clearly this would appeal to dh and the story's appeal resonanted even more since much of it is set in places with which dh has a connection. He found, lying in the stacks of books we have around the house, the ideal one to entice him back into the hours of concentration required to read a book.