God continues to surround Alan with Angels. His new therapy buddy is Leroy and he is the sweetest horse we've ever met.

Cross posted from Alan's Angels

Dearest Angels:

As we watched the 4th of July fireworks, I could not help be reflect on where Alan was 5 years ago, and how very far God has brought him. Five years ago, we were standing at his bedside, in ICU at Walter Reed, watching the National Mall celebrations on the TV as Alan continued to fade in/out of consciousness and to be attached to so many IV’s, drain pumps and still undergoing critical care; while we lived away from home to be at his side.

This 4th of July, we spent it in the company of many of Alan’s Angels, with Alan in his iBot, able to get around on his own, and watching the fireworks from one of the most beautiful views in the Central Texas area. We truly counted our blessings as we celebrated our Nation’s independence and so many celebrated with us our son’s, and his fellow veteran’s, survival and honored their sacrifice for our freedom.

There are so many men and women fighting for the freedom and peace that we enjoy on American soil, by keeping terrorists and terrorism away from our shores. So many of our kids have sacrificed so much so that we can go about our lives in the way of OUR choosing – and they volunteered to risk everything to provide us with that life. We must honor their service as, generation upon generations; these brave patriots continue to keep our Nation free.

Alan received several calls and e-mails from former commanders that still think of him during National holidays and what his actions on the battlefield, and in his recovery, have meant to so many, both military and civilian. We continue to be blessed with an amazing network of support that allows us to continue to press on.

Today, Alan continued to press on in an unbelievable way…he participated in the Horses for Heroes at the ROCK Center in Georgetown. My heart smiled in a huge way to see Alan back on a horse and I silently prayed that God would allow his brain to make the connection with his abdominal muscles in a way that will allow Alan to continue to heal in a big way. I believe.

In the Grip of Grace,
Rosie

DON'T FORGET: SEGMENT 2 OF "BEATING THE ODDS" AT INTHEIRBOOTS.COM WILL WEBCAST AT 7:00 EASTERN TIME TOMORROW (WEDS JUL 9). ALAN AND CHRISTY WILL JOIN THE ITB CAST LIVE FROM OUR HOME!!!