Hello followers! This is Bucky blogging today. First off, I want to personally thank everyone for all the thoughts, prayers, cards, and gifts. All the positivity has really been helpful especially in the first few days. Mom and Cejae have been amazing so far, aside from making each other cry occasionally. It's like yawning for them, it's contagious. One does it, then they're both doing it. Fortunately, Dad has been making huge strides so the crying has ceased. Today, my amazing wife and I gave them a little relief, and stayed with him the majority of the day. His will and determination are really something to marvel at, as is his continues progress.
The big news of today is that he actually got out, and beat me in a foot race around the block. Okay, so I'm exaggerating a bit. He didn't really get out, nor did he run. He did however walk around the bed with the help of a walker, and his physical therapist merely spotting him. Considering three days ago he was near catatonic, it really is amazing progress. Best of all, Dr. Anderson, his surgeon, cleared him to get his own room out of ICU today and begin his physical thereapy in a few days. Nurse Ashley just informed us that he is getting a private room and will be moving hopefully before the end of her shift this evening. Much thanks and love go to the doctors and staff here for their continued care both physically, mentally, and emotionally. And huge thanks again to all of you as well as to those who aren't following the blog for the buckets of love you continue to send our way.
Love and blessings,
The Cross Family
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I am so glad to hear John is walking, eating, and coming around in general. I didn't expect it this soon. You're right, your dad is a tough cookie!
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Buck,
ReplyDeleteGood to hear from you and the wonderful news.
Tell John we are simply amazed at his progress!!
Suzanne
Hi Cejae and family,
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you have a blog about your dad. It really is the best and easiest way to communicate. Wish I could meet your dad. As you know Cejae, my husband just had his epidermoid brain surgery 12 days ago, second since May, fourth since 1999. They did say something to Ron about taking belly fat to stuff in his brain but that didn't happen. I love the "fat head" joke...darn, I'll miss out on that one.
I am so happy to hear that your dad is getting out of ICU. That's a long time in that place. Keeping you, your dad, and your family in my prayers. It really is nice to connect with another family familiar with this dreadful beast.
Being a three year Breast Cancer Survivor next month, and going through this with Ron, I say, LIVE LIFE!! It is the simple joys that really make it a joy. Hug and hug some more and tell each other that you really love them!
My Best!
God's blessings,
Joanna
Just want you to know how thrilled we are for your progress. God id good-all the time. May He keep His loving arms around you. "My God will supply all your need according to His riches in glory"
ReplyDeleteLove in Christ,
Bill and Ruby