Hello All,
It has been a long couple of months!! My brother is at home, and now he has to do out patient therapy. He is talking a little and he is eating pureed food. They left the tube in his tummy for now, just until he is eating better, due to the swallowing, he still has trouble taking his meds, and swallowing some foods, even though they are pureed. He is walking a little. They will be working with him on the walking, and all the rest of the things that are already progressing. He came over on Easter, he ate everything I Pureed for him. Ham, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and stuffing. Then I pureed two pieces of cherry pie and cool whip, he ate all of eat. Someone still has to feed him, but Thank God, he is eating, talking walking and walking a little!!!!
I am so happy, there are no words to describe, how proud I am of him, he is really pushing himself to be the best he can be!! He actually called me himself last night, he remembered my number, and he talked to me. Some things are still hard to make out, but for the most part, if you really listen, you can understand!! I am just thrilled!!! We had a really nice Easter, we went outside, and Steve andTyler were playing catch with Paul's boys, Paul came outside and enjoyed the sun!! I am so glad he is out and about!!!
As for me and my immediate family, we are doing great!! Just chilling and enjoying spring break!!
I hope all of you are doing great!! Miss talking to all of you!! Thank You for all your thoughts and prayers, they have been answered!! He has a long way to go, but he is sooooooooo on his way!!
Thanks!!!!!
Love to all, miss all you Idaho Gals!!!!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Little Bro Update!!
Hello All,
It has been a very long month and a half!! My little brother, has been moved to a Rehabilitation Center in Santa Clara. He is moving his arms and hands a little better, but he has a long long way to go!! He still isn't speaking. He can now say a few words, which before he couldn't say anything. He still cannot walk yet. They are working on him getting his balance back first, then they will start letting him practice on the parallel bars, and then hopefully a walker. He is having to be fed through a feeding tube, that they placed directly into his stomach, his swallowing, has been effected. Since he is unable to eat regular food, he has lost over 50 pounds. He is so frustrated and scared, discouraged!! I am so sad for him. I absolutely can't stand seeing him this way!!
The Rehabilitation center he is at now, he has his own physical therapist, a vacation therapist, speech therapist, and a psychologist, and nurse. He has to do physical therapy everyday, Monday through Saturday. Sunday is a rest day.
My sister and I, went to see him last Sunday, he just seems so sad. I got him to smile and laugh a few times, all he has right now, is just to be inside himself, he has an alphabet paper, so he can write things for us, but he still has trouble using his hands , so it's very frustrating for him, when we don't understand, what he is trying to tell us! He is doing allot better, though. He can drink on his own, he is getting stronger everyday!! Just hoping and praying, he can come back, 100%. It is just awful to see my little brother this way!
Please God, give Paul the strength to carry on, let your will be done in his life and not his own! Help him to hang in there and know, that there is a reason for this awful tragedy, although, we don't know what that is right now. Please give him patience, to continue his physical therapy, and not feel so frustrated!! Feel him with the Holy Spirit, and help him to have Faith, that all will be okay!! In Jesus name I pray!!
It has been a very long month and a half!! My little brother, has been moved to a Rehabilitation Center in Santa Clara. He is moving his arms and hands a little better, but he has a long long way to go!! He still isn't speaking. He can now say a few words, which before he couldn't say anything. He still cannot walk yet. They are working on him getting his balance back first, then they will start letting him practice on the parallel bars, and then hopefully a walker. He is having to be fed through a feeding tube, that they placed directly into his stomach, his swallowing, has been effected. Since he is unable to eat regular food, he has lost over 50 pounds. He is so frustrated and scared, discouraged!! I am so sad for him. I absolutely can't stand seeing him this way!!
The Rehabilitation center he is at now, he has his own physical therapist, a vacation therapist, speech therapist, and a psychologist, and nurse. He has to do physical therapy everyday, Monday through Saturday. Sunday is a rest day.
My sister and I, went to see him last Sunday, he just seems so sad. I got him to smile and laugh a few times, all he has right now, is just to be inside himself, he has an alphabet paper, so he can write things for us, but he still has trouble using his hands , so it's very frustrating for him, when we don't understand, what he is trying to tell us! He is doing allot better, though. He can drink on his own, he is getting stronger everyday!! Just hoping and praying, he can come back, 100%. It is just awful to see my little brother this way!
Please God, give Paul the strength to carry on, let your will be done in his life and not his own! Help him to hang in there and know, that there is a reason for this awful tragedy, although, we don't know what that is right now. Please give him patience, to continue his physical therapy, and not feel so frustrated!! Feel him with the Holy Spirit, and help him to have Faith, that all will be okay!! In Jesus name I pray!!
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