When I got to the hospital this morning, Doug was in a wheelchair and getting ready to go to group therapy. His attitude coming back from group therapy was much better this time than a few weeks ago. He was actually fairly positive about it. One of the PT aides was telling him he did very well and didn't he have fun playing Bingo. Doug was very polite and said it was fine. I am thinking this had to make him nuts! He hates doing things like group games and Bingo. Where have they taken my husband? He was very compliant with the activities, but this is not Doug! All I can say is WOW. Good for him! What a sport!
They brought lunch when he got back. Doug is now easily bringing his right hand to his mouth and so I cut up his chicken and asked if he wanted to try feeding himself. He did great! He had garlic bread that he ate on his own with no help or support from me and was able to each the chicken, after I go it and put it on the fork. He has made such progress in the last week, I wanted to cry. I was so excited.
Then his physical therapist came in and was going to help him back into bed. He used a device that allowed Doug to help pull to a stand and then the therapist could help him pivot to move to the bed. Again, Doug's progress was amazing. He was fully participating. He was able to use both arms to help him pull up. Then he was able to use his own core muscles to help him lay down. In the past weeks he has been totally dependent on the staff. He also was able to grab the handrails and help to move himself on his side. It is so good to see this progress and so hopeful.
This afternoon I was finally able to talk to the transition person. Doug has been approved to go to the Elks.Yea! She thought it was likely that he will transfer tomorrow. I went to work for a few hours this afternoon. While I was gone a representative from the Elk's came to meet Doug. She told Doug she had met me when I went to the Elks to observe. She said they were waiting on insurance approval and that he might be moved tomorrow or it could be on Monday. So we shall see.
Maybe the one good thing of being sick and away from the hospital is that Doug's progress seems more dramatic than when you see him everyday.So many changes in a short amount of time.
Gracious God, we thank you for all the blessings of this week. We thank you for all of Doug's caregivers who have contributed to his progress and the compassionate care he has received at Vibra. We are grateful for the hope that comes from the possibility of more progress in his next facility. Be with us now as we prepare for more changes and help us with the concerns that come with the unknown. We pray that the new facility will be a place of continued healing and our pathway to wholeness. Amen
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