THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2009 6:39 AM, WST
Andrew is doing really well. Mom and Dad are still seeing a lot of improvement. He is talking more to them and in his therapy. It is still usually one word answers, but he is using his voice more. Last night they were going to leave the red plug on his trache to see if he could handle sleeping through the night with it plugged. They have been “plugging” up his trache with the red cap this past week during the day and he has been fine, but they have been taking the cap off at night (which means more air can get through to help him breathe).
Yesterday Andrew started a new therapy. He has begun computer therapy. They are having him use a computer and manipulate the mouse using his left hand. Andrew worked on putting the pieces to a puzzle on place. My Dad said they gave him the choice of three pictures to choose from and he chose the water skier. Coincidence? I think not! Andrew loved to ski! My Dad said he did okay and struggled a little bit on picking the right piece, but even I have struggled with those puzzles on the computer sometimes. Haha!
All of Andrew’s therapist are happy. He is continuing to work hard and make progress. They put a brace on his right leg yesterday to help with his walking. One of his doctors or therapist also worked on his right arm yesterday.
Mom and Dad are meeting with the doctors and therapists today to discuss Andrew’s next step for rehabilitation. As soon as we know, we’ll post. They might be posting sometime this week as well on here…keep an eye out for that blue font!
Mom and Dad are pretty much moved into their apartment. They still need their bed and a couple of things, but they stayed there the past two nights on a blow up mattress. Mom is planning on getting a few Christmas decorations to make it feel a little more homey and besides the living room furniture they rented, they purchased a dining room table at a thrift store for like e$25 bucks. Mom said the chairs are real nice and the table is a little beat up, but with a tablecloth…no one will know.
It sounds like they are all doing a little better. Aunt Chris and Aunt Becky will be arriving there Saturday and staying for about a week. They are really excited to see him (especially Aunt Chris who hasn’t seen him yet)! Let’s pray that the weather calms down and no flights are cancelled.
Jen and I made our flight reservations last night. We will be heading back to CA on Dec. 23rd and returning back to Fort Wayne on Dec. 30th. Thank you for all of your prayers and support!
