Bob's progress is slow and steady these days. He can now get his legs up onto the bed all by himself! His memory is coming, some days much better than others. He did have quite a time the last 3 weeks or so, when he was experiencing more bad days than good ones. With some medication adjustments and some very fervent prayers to the Lord, the past week has been really good. We had a broken chair and he figured out where the bolt needed to go and he drew my closet remodel that I want to do. It is very obvious, that part of his brain was not affected. On the flip side, when I ask him what he wants for dinner, he can not tell me. Simple objects and names are still really hard for him to name. If you show him a picture, then he knows exactly what you are talking about. The brain is a very interesting and complex thing, as well as very fragile. I was reminded the other day just how fragile it is. I said something in fun to Bob and it upset him very much. I felt really bad and had to take a step back and remember that he doesn't understand things right now like he use to, things are much more magnified than they were before. Time and patience are what we need to endure now. We were told it would be a very long process and it will be. Things are moving along and I think, with time, it will all be ok. Thanks so much for your continued prayers and thoughts in our behalf!
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Day 175
May 2, 2012
I decided I better update the blog for those who are interested in Bob's progress. He is doing well, getting stronger all the time. He is still going to therapy once or twice a week and we continue to work with him at home as well. He really enjoys doing his morning leg stretches in bed, it seems to help his walking throughout the day. There have been great improvements and he can see that. His cognition is improving also, he talks more and his conversation is getting better all the time. He is strong enough now that it only takes one person to help with his showers and to get him into the car. He dresses himself, puts on his shoes and even ties them. He helps around the house with dishes, folding clothes and helps with meal preparation. He should be practicing his walking more than he will right now. He gets a little stubborn and doesn't want to do it! Some days are better than others, some days he gets sad and depressed. He is starting to realize that he can't do what he use to be able to do, and it's hard! I try to remind him of how far he has come and that his life was spared for a reason. I am encouraging him to use the energy that it takes to be upset and use it to be determined to work hard to get better. Some days it works, other days, not so much! He still struggles with names, he knows faces but can't always put the right name to the face. We are approaching 6 months since his accident - boy what a ride it has been! Thanks so much for you constant support and love. We are so very blessed to have so many great people on our side. Please continue to keep us in your prayers. We love you!
I decided I better update the blog for those who are interested in Bob's progress. He is doing well, getting stronger all the time. He is still going to therapy once or twice a week and we continue to work with him at home as well. He really enjoys doing his morning leg stretches in bed, it seems to help his walking throughout the day. There have been great improvements and he can see that. His cognition is improving also, he talks more and his conversation is getting better all the time. He is strong enough now that it only takes one person to help with his showers and to get him into the car. He dresses himself, puts on his shoes and even ties them. He helps around the house with dishes, folding clothes and helps with meal preparation. He should be practicing his walking more than he will right now. He gets a little stubborn and doesn't want to do it! Some days are better than others, some days he gets sad and depressed. He is starting to realize that he can't do what he use to be able to do, and it's hard! I try to remind him of how far he has come and that his life was spared for a reason. I am encouraging him to use the energy that it takes to be upset and use it to be determined to work hard to get better. Some days it works, other days, not so much! He still struggles with names, he knows faces but can't always put the right name to the face. We are approaching 6 months since his accident - boy what a ride it has been! Thanks so much for you constant support and love. We are so very blessed to have so many great people on our side. Please continue to keep us in your prayers. We love you!
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