Hi! Thought you'd love to know that Steve did well on the swallow study! He's not cleared on liquids yet, but other things he loves like cereal, scrambled eggs, and mashed potatoes are fine. Such a relief. THANK YOU all for your prayers and energy.
He also had an amazing day in therapy. In PT he walked un-aided with the hemi cane...wobbly, but usually able to keep himself upright even if he stumbled. They also had him walk (with one person's assistance) using a regular cane. He did great with that. I'm guessing it's smaller size gave his feet more room to move. In OT he worked with "Rob" who is a clinical specialist there (the man who knows about the massage technique for Steve's trach site). He had him doing all sorts of things with his left arm, and strengthening his trunk and shoulders. We could see improvements even from AM to PM therapy.
A good day! :)
Love,
Linda
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Way to go Steve! I am so proud of all of the hard work you do. Every time I see something you've accomplished, I feel like a kid at Chirstmas, who has just opened up a present. I am filled with joy and excitement!
Onward!
Love,
Uncle Don & Aunt Gail
God Bless you Steve, wow this is fantastic news. I have been with my mom for the last 3 weeks she was hospitalized and now doing well at home. With all that I wasn't near a computer to check your progress. You blew me away when I got back on, what you have done is an amazing amount of growth and hard work. You go!!
Loved the video, thanks for posting them.
Glad to hear you're getting some favorite foods back, you deserve it that is for sure.
Love and Prayers,
Sue Smith
I went back to February and reread the first two weeks of Steve's comeback. Today is going to be a very nice day. A finger moved and an eyelid twitched. Today you talk of walking, talking, eating and most important, Steve's lighting up of each of the lives around him. If ever anyone looked for proof of God's guiding hand, be assured, he is watching over each and every one of you.
I watch in wonder and amazement not only in witness of Steve's inspirational recovery, but in the definition of Family, in its purest form.
God bless you all
GOSH STEVE, YOU'RE AMAZNG! YOUR SUPPORT TEAM IS TOO. MAY WE ALL FIND INSPIRATION IN YOUR EVERY MOVE. LOTS OF LOVE FROM MISSISSIPPI
GO STEVE-O!!! I'M SO PROUD OF YOU!!!! I KNEW YOU'D ROCK THAT TEST!!! :) KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK BUDDY!!! miss you xoxo!!
Love,
Leigh
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROB!!! 8-23-08 Hey...do you know any of those guys in the cavemen commercials??
I am so glad to hear all the good news coming from Ann Arbor! It looks like terrific progress is being made across the board and new goals are being accomplished regularly. The videos are great!
Nashella Zarek
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