It was a beautiful day in Coto de Caza to Celebrate Sally’s Life, Recovery and Birthday

Colorful balloons greeted the guests

Drake and Coral, our nephew and niece flew in from Colorado to surprise Sally. Drake demonstrated his bartending talents.

JetBlue crewmembers flew in from New York and Oakland

Old friends mingled and kids played

The weather was perfect for spending an afternoon outdoors

Young and old began jumping into the pool

Barry and Nancy enjoyed their grandkids also at the party

Sally’s primary neurosurgeon, Dr. Kim (left) and Mike Whalen helped celebrate the occasion

Dr. Kim brought his wife and two beautiful kids

Family, friends, neighbors, co-workers all enjoyed the beautiful day!

Our friend and musician Don Covel performed for hours.

Vince (upper right) has taken a renewed interest in photography. Most of the photos in this slide show were taken by him.

Sally loved joining Don with a James

Taylor rendition

A group photo was taken after a singing

tribute was performed by all.

New and old connections

A detailed pictorial covering Sally’s

entire life was on display

Many discovered new aspects of Sally’s life

Fresh oysters were shucked and served all

afternoon

Our Palm Reader allowed everyone

to learn more about their

respective futures

Delicious barbecue was provided by Wood Ranch

Sally’s critical care nurse, Michelle could finally relax away from the hospital

Critical care nurse, Michelle could finally relax away from the hospital

The “Celebration of Life” birthday cake was displayed

Family was reunited

Drake had never attempted Karaoke and had Coral in

uncontrollable laughter

Trisha performed a beautiful song Acapella

Don asked Dr. Kim and Michelle to the gazebo allowing us both to thank

them for their fabulous care and compassion

Both Sally and I were thrilled that these health care professionals would take the time to participate in her “Celebration of Life”

Sally paid tribute to all who traveled to be there

Hugs and kisses for all. Two uninvited neighborhood pets made an appearance.

Ravi (left) took some of these great pictures. Erni and Mike connected again.

Later in the afternoon Bob Gilliland, SR-71 “Blackbird” Chief Test Pilot and 93 year old Louis Zamperini, Olympian and Japanese prisoner of war camp survivor joined the festivities

Everyone wanted their picture taken with these amazing legends

Bob and Louis told amazing stories about their escapades

Tati had everyone in hysterics with her many faces and antics

This was clearly one of Sally’s happiest days

since her surgical ordeal

We both wish to thank everyone who attended this party and all who have supported us both through this life-changing experience. It is times like these that one realizes how absolutely blessed life can be. Recovery will

continue slowly, but surely leading to a long, healthy and full life!