Continued Progress

Today Bob had physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. Unfortunately I cannot report on the first two because Bob can't tell us what happened during them. My mom was present for speech therapy and therefore we have some insight into what went on.

The speech therapist worked on a few simple words and also played with the letter tiles. She varied the game Bob is used to playing by asking him to spell a four letter word after being given five tiles. Bob did not do very well with this game, he formed only three words. Bob still surprises us by uttering words in correct context. For example yesterday, when asked where he wanted to go, Bob said "my room". It's always great to hear his voice.

My mom met Bob's new doctor and she is putting him back on two heart medications that he had been taken off of. The doctor will wait on more week and if everything goes well, which she expects it to, Bob will be put back on Lipitor.

My mom continues to provide Bob with unyielding support and care. She spends every afternoon with Bob. My mom exercises with him, goes for walks with him, massages his arm and hand, and advocates on his behalf. My mom has taken on more responsibilities than are usually expected from a wife and she has done so with no hesitation or resentment. Whether my mom is by Bob's side or not, she is constantly thinking about how to better his predicament. The plans for ramps, support bars and stairlifts have been finalized and these should all be installed in my parents' home by the end of April.

Well, after seventy one posts and over 2600 reads, I have decided to cut back on how often I write this blog. Bob is doing well and continues to progress steadily. The daily surprises are more rare now, so I will write a few times per week instead of daily. I thank the friends and family that read the blog daily and provide encouraging comments and emails; in particular Janice, Stan, Maggie, Diane and José Bernardo. Please continue to check back often or better yet, subscribe to receive email updates. Thanks for reading and keep the positive thoughts and prayers coming.