Day 99

Friday, February 24, 2012

Bob has, for the most part, had a good week.  He is getting stronger and being able to do more every day.  He walked with a walker today, with only a belt and some assistance from the therapist.  This is a very good thing!  This is one of the things he will need to do to be able to come home and today was the beginning!  He will now have to continue to get stronger with it and be able to do it with minimal to no assistance.  His cognitive is also getting better and he understands that he doesn't always say the right words.  It is frustrating to him and he looks to whoever is with him for help.  Sometimes we can guess what he is talking about and then again, sometimes we can't.  If you give him a choice of words or names, he will usually get it right.  The way our brain works is just amazing!  He is remembering more events from his past, which is good.  They removed his feeding tube last week so he is finally tube free!!  I am starting to see the determination returning because he wants to come home so badly.  He still definitely has down moments and days, but they are becoming less and less.  He can do most of his shower by himself and has really made some good progress in all areas the last couple of weeks.  They are still saying 3 to 4 weeks for his return home.  Bob is just amazed when I tell him about all the love and support that we have gotten from everyone - thanks so much!  Miracles are still happening in our lives, and in the lives of people around us.  It has been simply amazing to see and recognize them!  Thanks so much for your prayers and support, it means more than you'll ever know!