by Jessica Taloney
Published: Tue, March 04, 2008 - 5:43 pm CST
As a high school football standout, 16-year-old Joseph Toomey knows all about getting ready for a homecoming... The Friday night lights, the cheerleaders and the pigskin.But, the homecoming Joseph is preparing for this week is quite different.
Dozens of friends, family and even strangers are swinging hammers and pouring concrete. They're getting the Toomey's house ready for the Satsuma teenager, who was paralyzed in a car crash last November.
"A lot of people have come together and donated supplies, their time and money," said Regina Toomey, Joseph's mother.
This is Joseph's first trip home in the 3 1/2 months since the accident, but he won't be staying long. Joseph will only be home for ten days before he returns to the Shepard Center in Atlanta for more rehab.
Since the accident, Joseph has vowed that when he comes home for good he'll be walking.
"We've got hopes and everybody does that Joseph one day will be able to come here, walk around, and look at this thing. We're not gonna give that hope up," said Joseph's uncle, Bill Herring.
"We believe and we want everyone else to keep believing. I think faith is what's going to get us there," said Joseph's mom.
Joseph is expected to arrive in Satsuma around 5:00 Friday evening.
Hear more of News Five's interview with Joseph's mom.
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