On January 2, 2012, Officer Frank Mackall was responding to a call for assistance from one of his partners. On the way to that call, Officer Mackall hit a patch of black ice, and crashed his squad car into a tree. After being airlifted to the hospital, his family was notified of his accident.

The story of Officer Mackall’s 84 days at the hospital, and the emotional trials that his family endured, are documented in this journal based story. Each day is a walk through his wife’s emotions and fears, and the journey through Officer Mackall’s recover process. The family support from the law enforcement community, and the ongoing support from his Caring Bridge website, gave the Mackall family the strength to move forward each day, and to eventually, bring Officer Mackall home.