The congressman grievously wounded when a gunman opened fire at a Republican baseball practice delivered a Father’s Day message through his Twitter account this Sunday.
The message from congressman Steve Scalise of Louisiana on Sunday said: “Steve’s greatest joy is being a father to Madison and Harrison, and a husband to Jennifer. This Father’s Day has special meaning for the Scalise Family, and they send their best wishes to every family, especially the dads. Take the time to be close to the ones you love.”
The message thanked the many people for their prayers, support and outpouring of love. It included photos of Scalise and his family.
The House majority whip has been upgraded from critical to serious condition at Medstar Washington Hospital Center. He has undergone several surgeries since Wednesday’s shooting.
The Associated Press contributed to this article.