“Welcome to the Hotel NW Hospital…..such a lovely place….such a lovely face…we’re livin’ it up at the Hotel NW Hospital…..”
It looks like Dave will be here through the weekend and “Hotel California” keeps flitting through my mind. On Thursday he was assessed by that head honcho guy I told you about and Dr. Chatilo (Russian accent and all) approved for Dave to be admitted to “Easy Street”. Now it is a matter of the insurance big wigs to give us the thumbs up. Being a weekend we reckon it will be Monday for the big moving date.
Dave continues to make great progress! He impresses his therapists every day and we are greatly encouraged. He is very involved with his care and future and asks good and pertinent questions. Little by little his talking improves and he has even teased me at times.
He is learning to dress himself and is really good at dropping his trousers ~ Just like the good ole days! What amazed me was when he tied a bow in the drawstring of his hospital britches….not just once, but twice to show off a bit. Good thing I didn’t put a timer on him though.
He is sitting up in a deluxe recliner right now watching football …..so things are just like normal in that department! Jorel’s surgery went smoothly and he has taken on the serious task of keeping Dave’s recliner at home in good working order. He also will be using Dave’s truck so it won’t get lonely. Thanks to those of you who have offered and brought food….it has been so appreciated!! FYI we are not against future offers of foodstuffs!
So many of you have offered help and I will come up with some more concrete things later when we adjust to this new life. For now one thing I would like to do is make some posters to pass on your well wishes to Dave. If you want to be a part of this you can email me a photo of yourself along with a simple message of a sentence or two. The plan is to put your words along with your picture on poster board to mount in his room where he will be in therapy. (Anyone who wants to help with this craft project is welcome to let me know!) It is possible that he will spend 3-4 weeks in rehab before coming home and having this encouragement can go far in helping him along this difficult path.
Mom is due to fly in tonight at around 5 pm and my sister Lisa and I will be waiting at her house to gently break the news. After today I am not against any public postings on FB or writing messages by airplane in the sky….whatever floats your boat!
Love to you all,
Cheryl
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