Tuesday

Steve’s progress in the last two weeks has been amazing. When I walked in the room on Sunday, he smiled and partially opened his eyes and gave me a big hug. He was in the wheelchair instead of in his bed and we were able to take a nice trip outside into the garden. We talked about the stroke, and how it happened, and how he got to the hospital. He is hopeful about his own recovery and his ability to return home in a couple of months. He is working really hard trying to build his strength and become mobile so that he is not confined to a wheelchair. The best news of the trip was the removal of his trach. This will allow him to do a lot more in therapy and perhaps even get into the water treadmill once the trach is closed.

It was so nice to see people visiting with him throughout Sunday and Monday. I am sure he gets lonely when no one is around. Over the next couple of weeks, he should be able to receive more visitors. It is most helpful on the weekends and after 4pm during weekdays when he does not have therapy sessions scheduled and if no one is there, he is just in his room by himself. He should be down there for another five or six weeks. He is really looking forward to being back home.

We want to thank everyone for their continued love and support. His progress thus far has been more than anyone could have expected. He still has a long way to go, but his strength and determination and the love of friends and family are so important in the coming weeks and months.

Much love to you all, Mary Ann