Sorry it's so late...the day just got away from me. It was another good one even though we had to miss all of our afternoon therapies to go for a swallow test. Unfortunately, Rick's swallow is still not strong enough to graduate from pureed food and thickened liquids. It's more of a motor planning problem than anything else...but he'll get there. This morning in PT we were working on sit to stands. Katie was having him lean way forward and then push to standing, but she wanted him to lean forward and hold until she told him to stand. Well, on the second time, he just stood up...no cue and very little assist. It was really great. He took an hour nap at noon, and another one late this afternoon, but other than that he was wide awake all day. I'm praying that we get him in the pool by the end of the week...the pool would be great for Rick. He has to be continent of bowel for 3 days in a row before he can go to the pool. It's been crazy in the box tonight. The other 2 brain injury patients are very agitated, and one is about to take his enclosure bed apart! The stroke patient that's in here had a moment, too...and it all seems to happen at the same time...Rick however is chilled out...the day nurses were leaving and said "bye Rick, we'll see you tomorrow." and he gave them the "hang ten" sign. It's great to see him be spontaneous.
For I will turn their mourning into joy and will comfort them and make them rejoice after their sorrow. Jeremiah 31:13
God Bless You All!
Love,
Crystal
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Crystal,
ReplyDeletePraise God!! Just a few little speed bumps that get thrown out there every once in a while. Keep looking up and moving forward. Rick
is going to be back in the near future. I will not die, but live, and proclaim the wonderful works of the Lord!! We're still believing that is what is going to happen. God Bless you all, In the name of Jesus, later, Rick
Progress, one step at a time. Praise God.
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Ann & Cliff
GLORY BE TO GOD!!!
ReplyDeleteContinue to keep you close in thought and prayer. shelah
Every single day, I'm amazed at the miracles God is performing! I'm also amazed at Rick's tenacity to progress!!! I certainly cannot leave out your awesome support! What a wonderful team the three of you make. Without all three, your team would not be succeeding... And we are your fans!!! See my big foam #1 sign I'm holding up?? GO TEAM!!!
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Brenda
Crystal, We love to read your blog on Rick's progress. He is doing amazing things and we are so proud. Tell him to keep up the good work and keep fighing. You are an angel by his side and we know he must be very thankful to have you. GOD does amazing things for those that are faithful and we can see this is in your family's lives. Seymour people continue to pray for your family. God Bless, Rance and Stormie Carrington
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