It never ceases to amaze me how days can go by so fast.
This is just a quick note to keep all of you abreast of what has been happening.
I did the overnight of the 25th/26th and Steve had a very restful night. In the morning Grams came by, She hasn't missed a day YET, and we sat and talked to Steve who had been put into the chair. Around 11:00 AM Steve looked like he was awake so I started suggesting to him that he should try and move all parts of his body. I suggested to him that he start with his right arm and hand and work down to his right foot, left foot and left arm/hand.
Steve performed the typical hand squeezes and eye blinks along the way. We could see him trying to stretch, and move his shoulders.
We also work with him and tell him to push his right arm down, while we try to hold it up. He is very forceful when he does this and seems easily able to do this task.
After a while, Steve looked like he was trying to lift both arms. When I saw this, I told him to "get mad" and do it! We actually saw Steve lift his right arm up about 6 inches and also his left about an inch. We could actually see the determination in his face.
After this, period of about 20 minutes, he fell back asleep.
Linda reports that he slept the whole rest of the day.
Rehab may have a bed Friday.
Beth did the overnight of the 26th/27th and also reports a calm night.
Steve is now breathing humidified room air which is normal oxygen content.
Just another small but positive step in his recovery.
Thanks for everything,
Rob
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"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."
- Albert Einstein
Steve, I choose the latter and you provide an example each and every day of this belief. You are an energy ready to explode. Now go kick some ass in rehab!!!!!!
Way to go Steve!! Keep on showing that determination. I can't wait to give you a high five....shake your hand....everything that I took for granted before.
God has walked with you since February 17th, and continues to lend His hand and should to you for support. He has also given much support to Team Percha/Perkins too! May His healing hands rest upon you until the journey is complete.
God our Father, hear our prayers. Hear us God the Son. Holy Spirit hear our prayers, show Mercy on your people Lord.
Peace!
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