The Go For Broke Spirit

Today Dad had his photo taken by Shane Sato, photographer behind The Go For Broke Spirit: Portraits of Courage. Shane probably took several hundred photos of Dad; I had almost 200 photos and I know I wasn't taking as many photos as he was. Shane is taking photos of more 442nd veterans to go into a second book, there is no guarantee that any of the photos that he took of Dad will be in the next book. One of Shane's challenges with Dad's photos will be to hide the wheelchair. We'll also be sending Shane some photos of Dad in the Army and some early family photos.

Getting Dad set up for the photo shoot; L to R: Shane, Susie, Dad, Jody, & Curtis.

Shane explains the process & his project to Dad.

Susie & Curtis putting the cap on Dad.

Shane starts the photo shoot; Dad with his Grumpy Cat look.

Smile!

Shane setting Dad up for the next series of photos.

Susie helps Dad focus on where Shane wants him to be looking for the photo.

Shane.

After the photo shoot.

The photos were taken in a conference room on the 1st floor; it appears that the 1st floor is the administration floor. This is the message board on the Human Resources door.


To get ready for the photos CNA Jose gave Dad a shave and dressed him in new clothes. He also moved Dad from the bed to the wheelchair; with the MaxiMove lift he can do it by himself.

CNA Jose giving Dad a shave.

CNA Jose hooking Dad up in the MaxiMove patient lift.

CNA Jose moving Dad to the wheelchair.

After the photo shoot with Shane, Dad had another PT session with Zhanna. Dad was stronger today than he was yesterday. He did more today and complained less about pain. After that he was very tired and dropped off to sleep without eating much of his lunch.

Physical Therapist Zhanna working with Dad to increase the strength in his legs.

Today is Tuesday! We went out to breakfast before going to get Dad ready for the photo shoot. Like at dinner, Big City Diner also has weekly breakfast specials; this is Week #3. Today both of us got Chef D's Breakfast Wrap with Homemade Salsa.Curtis had his with fruit instead of potatoes or rice; I had mine with Paniolo Potatoes.

Curtis' wrap.

My wrap with Paniolo Potatoes.

On the way in to Maunalani, we saw Popokilani! She was lying in the sun by the front door on the 3rd floor. She is very friendly and lets everyone pet her; I will have to keep cat treats in the bag I take to Maunalani.


Happy Birthday to Heather! Happy 19th Anniversary to Tom & Carrie! And Happy 15th Anniversary to Bev!