Dear Friends:
This morning started pretty early. Dad was on his way to the nursing home when Tabby called to say that Paul's doctor appointment was 10am and a transport was coming at 9:15am. They transported him to the orthopedist office for a follow-up to his foot surgery. The x-rays were picked up yesterday (Tabby had them!) and the doctor was pleased with what he saw. Paul now has a green light for full weight bearing WITHOUT his boot on the left foot!!! When Paul got back to the nursing home Tabby was informed that Mount Vernon would be coming on Wednesday to pick him up. So the room has been cleaned and Tabby is spending the night at Manor Care tonight. She is going to miss being able to climb in bed with Paul but we are looking forward to the aggressive rehab that he will be getting soon! Rehab today went VERY well. Paul was blowing the whistle very loud & long today, he seems to take deeper breaths now. He had the trach downsized yesterday. Now he wears the speaking cap for 12 hours each day. We are hoping he will soon try to talk a bit. He worked with the hand exercise and the foot pedals. Keith got him up and he walked with the walker. He took several steps and did three sets of walking. He was alert and watching everything and everybody closely! After Dad & I left tonight Tabby was working with Paul to get him to use the nurses call button if he needed help. She was encouraging him to use the button and left it in his hand. She stepped out of the room for a few minutes and when she came back he had pushed the button and called the nurse!!! Tabby and the nurse were both amazed! We are constantly amazed at the things he does each day. I've said it before but I know God blesses us with good things EACH day!! Wednesday will be very busy for us ... the transport is coming at 11am to take us to Mount Vernon. Tabby will ride with Paul and get him settled in. I will send directions and room info once we know what room he will be in. Thanks for all the continued prayer and encouragement!! We love you!!
Blessings, Lynne & Carl
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