Dad is doing so well! At least two of his therapists told me today how much they enjoy working with him. The speech therapist told him she appreciates his tenacity in doing all this work. "I have lots of patients who get frustrated and give up, but not you, Leo!" Today, Dad walked 116 feet in physical therapy (they hook him up to a harness suspended from the ceiling to help him with balance and then he uses a walker). His PT told him he's really improved since she last worked with him Friday and she's definitely not one to toss off idle compliments.
Over the weekend, Dad had an MRI. His doctor and the opthamologist want to compare it with the one that was done back before he left the first hospital. This might give them some insight about his vision, but they also want to see if there are any changes. They should have their reports in the next day or so.
One of the exciting things for Dad is the news that they are planning to remove his catheter tomorrow! That will be his last tube!
Right now, things look really good, but Dad is still discouraged about his vision and he's really sad about my mother's health issues. And I had to tell him this morning that my cat (nearly 20 years old!) passed away last night. He was such a kind "grandpa" to her and will miss her. Please pray for Dad's emotional health as he wrestles with some pretty dark times. Pray for the whole family.
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Hi Rachael and all....
Please tell your dad that, "It is
no hill for a climber!" and Leo
is definitely a CLIMBER. All the
good news is so greatly appreciated by all of us. Even the
sad news about your dad. Like you
said, one step backward and two steps forward. Tell Teddie that
Russ and Doris are praying for her
health issues; that our Lord and
Savior will lay his healing hand
on her and make her well.
Love, Russ and Doris
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