I am very happy to report that today was a GOOD day for Dave! He worked with both the Physical Therapist and the Ocupational Therapist and both commented on the improvement from their last session. He is moving his hands more and is really putting in a lot of effort to do the finger exercises, even when they are not in the room! This is so encouraging. It doesn't sound like much but it is these little milestones that we need to focus on. Most encouraging is that Dave is really fighting for this!
Our Mom is down there with Sharon for a couple of days and it sounds like this is just what Sharon needed. I caught them when they had just come back from dinner out and it is the most relaxed I have heard Sharon in weeks. Now this could be a result of some cocktails and wine at dinner, but I think Mom has a lot to do with it also. It sounds like Dave really responds well to Mom also. Apparently she was cracking some jokes that she knows Dave would find appealing and whereas Dave cannot laugh or respond verbally, I am told he definitely had a smirk and twinkle in his eye.
Sharon has read the blog to Dave. She admitted that this has been hard to do because everytime she starts to read she starts crying because, "it is just so touching!" She is overwhelmed with the love and support she finds here and it means so much to her.
I will leave you with the best news so far and that is that it looks like both Dave and Sharon will be headed back to PA in the next day or two. Amy and Sharon have been working hard at finding the right place and they have narrowed it down and Dave has been accepted to a couple of them. At this point it sounds like it is a matter of exactly which place it will be and working out the final details about transport. He has had some chest congestion so Sharon does want to speak to the Drs and ensure that this is not something to worry about, but as long as the Drs clear it he will be able to be transferred. I hope next time I am able to give everyone clearer details of exactly where and when this will happen.
Its a good positive day today. =) Dave is currently being transported back up to PA! We found him a nice center in Easton, just off of rt 33--easy access for all! It is called Old Orchard located at 4100 Freemansburg Ave Easton, PA.
ReplyDeleteSharon is pleased with the location, she will still need to travel to Dave, but this traveling is workable with her. Another point that she likes is she knows with Dave closer to me and our sister Hope, and our cousin Nadine we will continue to be her eyes, ears and mouth for her as needed. And for all those wonderful 'kids' at home--Dogs are permitted!!
I am soo happy to have them come back home, and I know Daves next stop will be HOME for good! Still gonna be a road trip for my Brother Dave, but this will be a positive rest stop!
~Amy
Hey Dave!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear you're doing better and are closer to home. Please know that I have been thinking of you often and am amazed at the amount of strength you've show thus far. Keep up the hard work and know that when is all said and done you'll be a much stronger person. Thank you to your family for starting this blog it has really helped those of us too far away to get news on your condition. Dave...I hope you know what a great guy I think you are and it's true what they say...bad things happen to good people. Give everyone my love and keep up the good work.
Love ya,
Sweebney