The SuperSmiths

Back in action

Well, sort of! 

This past week we had the opportunity to watch Dad give his first presentation since almost two years ago! Papa was invited to share his experience with a group of Red Cross volunteers so for the past couple of weeks he has been practicing and preparing...and lemme tell ya, it was AWESOME! 

Dad made this amazing PowerPoint and talked all about his experience as a Franklin Covey trainer, then to his three month hospital stay, to where he is at now. He did amazing! As he was talking, little bits of "Mike Baer-Franklin Covey Trainer" came out. He can still hold an audience. 

During his presentation, he said something that left an impression on me. He said that he had to make a choice to be happy. To do that he needed to focus not on the things he lost or didn't have, he needed to focus on what he did and work on improving those things. What a genius! He really does do all he can to improve the things he can do right now. One of those things is improving his motor skills, something that a lot of stroke victims struggle with post-incident. 

Although his efforts might seem so elementary, he has been using his practice to bless the lives of those around him. He needs to practice his grip, so he writes cards to friends and neighbors. He needs to practice his spatial accuracy so he colors pictures for his grandkids and his nieces and nephews! He totally gets that the best way to improve himself is by trying to improve the lives of those around him. 

So yeah, Dad's pretty awesome. 

Anyways, just a quick spring update. Mom is doing ok as well. She hasn't been feeling to good as of late, so keep her in your prayers! She is still doing her best to keep the Baer family going, and she is totally awesome at it!

Love y'all!

Aubs

Dad's most recent masterpiece: A ninja turtle pic for Bridger! 

One of the slides from his slideshow. (explaining that how he is easily distracted...)