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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