I apologize for not posting recently. I have been out with the flu, and not having the energy to do much.
I am due to be down there today to see him. I miss him. When I last saw him, he was going to get a walker. He was very excited about this opportunity. The Speech Therapist has moved his swallow test forward as she has been impressed with his improvements. As noted in the previous blog's comments, my Mom's sisters all came up last Thursday to take her out on the town and see how Dad has improved. I have a picture of this that I will upload first chance I get.
It is nice to see him laughing more. I look at this as a blessing in disguise, as challenging times continue to rise and as tough as times may seem, we have the laughter and love of a humble man just happy to still have his family.
I will post more towards the end of the week, when I have had some time to spend with him.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
Baby steps!
WOW, so in one week he went from being able to wiggle his toes a little on the left side, to being able to lift the entire lower half of his left leg in a sitting position to where it is almost straight out in front of him. I can only imagine what surprises he will have for us next week.
His talking is getting better and better, and there is plenty more of it, as a result! :)
Random acts of kindness continue to come our way in so many different forms. I have never been one to speak publicly about these individual acts, they are all awesome in their own right...and those that are keeping tabs on this know what they've done, and are not looking for recognition for it. So, I can just say thank you to all of you. Whether your donation is in prayer, gift, thoughts and stories, or from your checkbook, they are all incredible to us. My Mom just commented the other day on how she can't believe everything that everyone has done.
I remember that first day at the hospital, how helpless we all felt. How my Mom even said "Who is going to care about our situation??", when I told her I was putting together a donation page. Who would have thought it would have gone this far? I'm not sure what the future holds for my Dad, but it is clear that he is not wasting time on what the doctors tell him. He is stronger now, than I think he has ever been. Strong in spirit, and sometimes that means so much more than what your body is able to attain.
His talking is getting better and better, and there is plenty more of it, as a result! :)
Random acts of kindness continue to come our way in so many different forms. I have never been one to speak publicly about these individual acts, they are all awesome in their own right...and those that are keeping tabs on this know what they've done, and are not looking for recognition for it. So, I can just say thank you to all of you. Whether your donation is in prayer, gift, thoughts and stories, or from your checkbook, they are all incredible to us. My Mom just commented the other day on how she can't believe everything that everyone has done.
I remember that first day at the hospital, how helpless we all felt. How my Mom even said "Who is going to care about our situation??", when I told her I was putting together a donation page. Who would have thought it would have gone this far? I'm not sure what the future holds for my Dad, but it is clear that he is not wasting time on what the doctors tell him. He is stronger now, than I think he has ever been. Strong in spirit, and sometimes that means so much more than what your body is able to attain.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Smiles and laughs
They are BACK!
Despite his laughs and smiles not being the same as what I remember from pre-surgery, these kind take on a whole new authenticity. He can have this frown on his face and my Mom starts in with this little song and dance, and he lights up, and I would love to find someone who does not just buckle cracking up at the site of this man when he gets into light up mode. It is just hilarious, and I am doubtful it will ever get old.
He continues to have an issue with his IV clogging up, so weekly visits to the hospital are not uncommon, but hey...it gets him out of the house, which I know he likes.
Beyond that, everything is improving day by day. He has been sleeping better, communicating better, and moving better. He had another surprise for me this week when I came over after work. He had me sit beside him and pointed my attention to his left foot. I sat and watched as he made considerable attempts at elevating the foot. The fact that there is movement there from a sitting position is a great sign.
My Mom's birthday is coming up on the 9th. Feel free to send her good wishes, and I will see that she gets them. :)
Despite his laughs and smiles not being the same as what I remember from pre-surgery, these kind take on a whole new authenticity. He can have this frown on his face and my Mom starts in with this little song and dance, and he lights up, and I would love to find someone who does not just buckle cracking up at the site of this man when he gets into light up mode. It is just hilarious, and I am doubtful it will ever get old.
He continues to have an issue with his IV clogging up, so weekly visits to the hospital are not uncommon, but hey...it gets him out of the house, which I know he likes.
Beyond that, everything is improving day by day. He has been sleeping better, communicating better, and moving better. He had another surprise for me this week when I came over after work. He had me sit beside him and pointed my attention to his left foot. I sat and watched as he made considerable attempts at elevating the foot. The fact that there is movement there from a sitting position is a great sign.
My Mom's birthday is coming up on the 9th. Feel free to send her good wishes, and I will see that she gets them. :)
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