Steps Forward Today

I am sorry that it has been a while since my latest post. There has been a lot going on plus it is so hard to find the words to say. At last today, we have made some great forward progress so I have good news to report again.

Rob has been a little sick this week with pneumonia and another infection, but thanks to antibiotics, he is finally feeling better today and was able to do his therapy again. The doctor also reported today that all of his lab levels are moving in the right direction so we are hopeful to the week ahead.

He started his day with his very first shower since the accident and finished all 3 hours of therapy. He was of course, very tired after all this, but was very determined to get it all done. I wish you guys could have seen the determination in his eyes. The doctor said that it is amazing how much progres he made just in one day today. He learned how to sit up from his back, which usually takes a while to master without abdominal muscles or legs to help you. After a few attemps and a few suggestions with a couple of the therapists, Rob had already got it down. He is also mastering transfers very well, which in case you dont know, transfers are moving from the bed to chair or chair to any other surface like the mats in the gym at the hospital. I must admit I was very proud to witness him today. We are just going to lay low this weekend with lots of good football to watch. Hopefully, next week will be our first full week of therapy with no more medical problems. I would appreciate that it would be put on your prayer list for this week that Rob will stay healthy and that he will not have any other new medical problems.

As for me and Kailyn, we are doing well. Kailyn started back at her school last week so that we can try to return her to her old routine as much as possible. This would not be possible without all of the help from my mom and Ember. Kailyn has been up several times to visit dad at the hospital this week and she is trying her hardest to get at him. We try to have her stay by his head so that she does not kick at his broken ribs. She mostly wants to eat his hospital band and TV remote. I have made friends with many of the other patients on the floor as well as all of the doctors and nurses. Since we have been giving them our leftover food everyday, I think we are their favorite room. Rob thinks it is very funny to watch the doctors faces when I ask them questions, because he says they look like deer caught in headlights. I have a medical background plus I have consulted with a doctor friend regarding some of Robs problems, so I am always keeping Rob's doctors on their toes.

I will try to keep you guys updated more often. I would like to again thank all of you for your financial support, kind words and especially all of the prayer support. We love you guys so much and appreciate you all.

Thank you,
Heather