I am pleased to report that Daddy was moved from ICU around noon today into a regular room. I am at home today but Sybil was there to get him settled in. I will return tomorrow morning and Sybil will then go for a short break.
He is taking "baby steps" towards recovery. Little things like moving and flexing his feet, moving his fingers, flexing his wrists, and he even stood for a few seconds with Physical Therapy Assistance. Folks, this is HUGE! His arms and legs have been like jello, so we are so excited! Sybil said that his voice seemed a bit stronger today as well. His voice is barely above a whisper and he tires so easily trying to hold a conversation. This seems to be improving.
The Drs. said that Dad will be transferred to a Skilled Rehabilitation Facility in the coming days. We do not know if that means two days or another week. I feel like we may have a little more knowledge about that tomorrow. Meanwhile, we are beginning the process of making that happen. It's paperwork, paperwork and arranging and arranging on this type of transfer. Thank goodness there are case workers that handle all of that for the families. We just have to answer the necessary questions.
We cannot thank you enough for your prayers. We know beyond the shadow of a doubt that they are being answered. I would urge those of you that are friends of Dad's to send him a word of encouragement. If you would like to email him, please just send it to me (Lea@LeaCulp.com) and I will take it to him. (He will not be using a computer anytime soon) If you would like to send it via regular mail, the address is: 1905 Cooper Lake Road, Bastrop, LA 71220. It is going to take a lot of encouraging to keep his spirits lifted as he continues on this journey.
I will update again sometime this weekend and in between will be posting on FaceBook. Blessings to each of you!
Lifting up your dad in prayer today. Glad to hear there is some improvement!
ReplyDeleteI was going to ask if I could send him a card! Will do.
ReplyDeleteBaby steps are still progress in the right direction ~ Praying for you!
ReplyDeleteSo thankful to hear this news! Still praying!
ReplyDeleteThis is good news that he is going to a rehab facility. We are going through some similar things right now too. My mother-in-law fell at home and broke her hip last week. She had hip surgery and was transferred to a Rehab facility for physical therapy yesterday. It's a long process of recovery.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and praying for you and your family.
Love,
Debbie
Hugs to you. And prayers up to God!
ReplyDeleteSooo glad to here he is making steps towards recovery...praying that there will be more and more everyday. HUGS, Debbie
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