By Katy Murphy, Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif. Mar. 12--By Katy Murphy STAFF WRITER OAKLAND -- On Tuesday, Chris Rodriguez said goodbye to his nurses, his physical therapist, his temporary school teacher and his fellow patients, who lined up in their wheelchairs for a warm send-off.

By Katy Murphy OAKLAND _ On Tuesday, Chris Rodriguez said goodbye to his nurses, his physical therapist, his temporary school teacher and his fellow patients, who lined up in their wheelchairs for a warm send-off.