Mike and Candi Stevens, Mom, Dad and Patti (Price I think?) in Wickenburg, AZ
Day 21: Each day I write what "day" it is, it just baffles me. Three weeks and counting.
Today when I talked to Dad she was already off with the physical therapist working on standing and balance. I guess everyday is just filled with vigorous routines and exercises that are helping mom in many ways.
Doctor says that he "thinks" that in about 2-3 more weeks she will be released from her rehab center now but will be moved into another specialized rehab center for a period of time. For you folks in Prescott...no mom sightings in the future as apparently there are no such facilities in Prescott.We'll know more this week the possible locations.
Dad said the speech therapist is stunned at
her progress and that in just a few days, she has gained about 15
degrees in range of motion in her neck. Additionally, she is making
progress with her wheelchair and learning how to use it with the help of
others. Sooner than we know it, mom will be working the wheelchair on
her own, whizzing down the hallways to other patients rooms distributing
the latest copies of Vogue. Way to go mom!
WAY TO GO BOISE!!!! I KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO DO THE THERAPIES, BUT IT DOES PAY OFF. I KNOW YOU WILL WORK VERY HARD, BE SURE TO REST A LOT. THOSE THERAPISTS CAN REALLY TIRE YOU OUT. WE THINK ABOUT
ReplyDeleteYOU EVERY DAY AND IT TAKES US BACK TO DEC. 2005 & DEC. 2008. WE MISS DINNER WITH YOU TWO, GREAT CONVERSATIONS AND LOTS OF LAUGHS. WORK HARD SO YOU CAN COME HOME TO US.
Well said Patty - every achievement is a milestone regardless how small. Everything is important - strides are being made day by day.
ReplyDeleteWe pray for your continued energy and stregnth, dear Boise -- remember, one day, one step at a time.
We hold you closer than close -- the circle of love at TRR.
Donna/Kathy
I'm so comforted by the presence of your true friends, Mike and Candy so I can imagine how grateful and full of love you and Don are for their presence in your lives. Too often we go through life without realizing who our true friends are and the love they are capable of until something besets us that brings out their incredible love and resourcefulness. Funny that I should feel comforted by this fact. . . I know your hearts, strength, and needs are being looked out for those two angels but can only imagine how comforted you are by mike and Candy. Giddy up!
ReplyDeleteMuch hugs and powerful thoughts to all of you,
Cyndi and Harvey