One week ago right now Ian was fighting for his life! We are so grateful he is still with us and we love him so much. We have seen progress everyday and that is all we are asking for. Yesterday Ian tried really hard to remember some details about his day like the fish he saw in the fish tank and his room number. I know it sounds simple but huge in his recovery. It is amazing how he can play Blokus with Eddie and teach him how to play and then he can't remember what day it is. He has been looking at his facebook and his phone a little. He gets overwhelmed by the love from his friends and family but confused when he can't answer some of their questions because he just can't remember. We monitor all of it very closely. He asked for his phone and we decided to let him have it because we were curious if he knows how to use it. Well, he does, types a little slower not much though.
I know a lot of you out there want to come see him but he gets tired very quickly so we have to allow time between visitors. Please call or email one of us before you drive all the way down here.
Today is the day they decide if Ian will move into the Rehab unit and do inpatient Rehab or if he goes home and does outpatient Rehab. We have mixed feeling if they decide to keep him here it would be great to get some intense rehabilitation but if they send him home, I guess that means he does not need intense rehabilitation. Plus, home has some things that they can't give him here like his dog, his room and his friends close by!
He is still sleeping this morning, I look forward to him waking up so I know what he remembers from yesterday! Please keep praying and if he reaches out to you be patient with him.
We continue to send prayers your way. Thanks for the note on visitors, we wanted to come but we will wait until Ian gets home. Tell Ian Facebook is confusing for me too:) Getting home to see Daisy might help the recovery process. Stay strong!
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You all are never far from our thoughts and prayers. How the time is flying by...glad Tessa is on break now; It will be so nice when your whole family is home together. Good luck with rehab; I have seen many kids make fantastic progress in the PICU at Beaumont. Age has an advantage! We're here if you need anything.
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Purim, I read a wonderful book by a woman, brain researcher, who had a stroke. When it happened, she knew what was happening and describes it. Although the situations are different she and Ian struggle with some of the same issues, memory. The name of the book is My Stroke of Insight. By the way, she made a full recovery and now goes around the country giving speeches of how other people can support the injured.
ReplyDeleteI'd say its a miracle....going from almost dying to playing Blokus in just 1 week. How strong Ian's will to recover is! I am glad to hear he is progressing to the next level of his recovery...rehab. Please let us know if you need anything.
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ReplyDeleteThe girls and I are in Kentucky this week with my family. We continue to think of and pray for Ian. Your posts are such good news. God is good!
Cyndi Pettit