First I would like to thank you for your time served in the armed force.
Second I very happy to hear that you are doing much better even thought it took so long.
I have a badly burned left hand and was told if I ever hold a large coffee can or softball again that would be a great success. I told the Doc he was F***** crazy.
I was very aggressive with my hand rehab and now, 10 years after the fire and seven surgeries, I have a FULLY functional hand and can make a full fist! Photos of my hand are in a number of medical journals to show other doctors and patients that with great determination full functionality is possible.
Now I ride my Harley with no problem pulling in the clutch and I can play the guitar. (well I can get my hand and fingers in the proper position, play it will be very soon.)
My be we can play together some day!
Mike