Friday June 25th 8:50am
Dad is now at Kernan for rehab. He was angry on and off last night because of the trahceostomy and not really understanding what is going on. He can't talk yet because they have to wait a few days until the site heals and they can put in a metal peice which will allow him to talk. He is alert and can understand when we tell him it is only temporary but forgets and has to be reminded. He shakes his head yes or no when we ask him questions. Mom said they gave him a pen and paper two days ago but he was unable to write. The staff at Kernan is going to do a complete assessment and meet with us next week to see where things are and how to proceed. Once he can talk I will ask him if he is up for visitors and let everyone know. I told him before I left last night that he needs to work hard and cooperate with the rehab team and when I asked him if he understood he nodded yes. The hard part starts now but for those of you who really know Dad be assured he will give it every effort and fight hard. He is such an amazing and strong person and I know he will come out of this fine. Thanks for all the support and kind words.
Our prayers are with John for his recovery. Tell him Laird and Susan will visit him when he's up to it. We miss seeing him at the gym. John will do great in rehab because of his determined spirit.
ReplyDeletePlease tell John that i am thinking about him and wishing for a rapid recovery so that he can enjoy his family and friends soon. Tell him that if he does not listen to the therapists and behave himself that i will come all the way up from florida and kick his butt. My thoughts are with Mary and the family also. These are hard times and very sad but i know through your strength and john's that everything will be okay. Sandi Sutherlin
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