Well, today is Thursday and only six days to go. I think we are still on target for getting out next Wednesday. They have him scheduled for therapy at Hamilton Memorial on Friday, November 13. So that is great news.
He is such a popular guy. Everyone seems to love him (but what's not to love, right?). He is constantly joking around and tries really hard to do what they ask of him. So today was one of the Occupational Therapists last days. He put John up to messing with the new OTs. John is very strong and, as I said, usually works as hard as he can. But today he dropped the weights a couple of times and decided about 3/4 of the way through occupational therapy that he needed to go to the bathroom and just generally threw the new OTs off. One of them had worked with him before and after the session was over said, "I don't know what's going on with Mr. Cross today." Well, Rick (the instigator) couldn't hold it in any longer. He just cracked up laughing. He thought it was just hilarious. John will probably have to do double OT tomorrow, but I think he really enjoys being Mr. Popularity.
He is doing well enough now that he doesn't have to have an alarm on his bed so he can get in his wheelchair by himself and take himself to the bathroom. He can get a shower by himself if he holds on to the bar. They are going to start working tomorrow on him brushing his teeth and shaving while standing. Up to this point he has been sitting in his wheelchair and doing that.
He is eating really well and doing much better. He has started slowing down, taking smaller bites and seems to enjoy it more. He went with me today to the cafeteria while I ate lunch. I think he enjoys getting out once in a while. It is nice for me as well.
The sun shone today and that makes everything look so much better. It gives me a whole different perspective on everything. It makes me so happy.
I will be meeting Cejae somewhere tomorrow to trade vehicles, so I may not be able to blog until Saturday.
I hope you all have a great evening. Thanks, as always, for your continued thoughts and prayers. We couldn't have gotten through this without your support and God's love. We are so blessed.
Virtual hugs to all of you,
Cathy
THEY WILL PROBABLY HATE TO SEE JOHN LEAVE AND WILL MISS HIM.....BUT THEIR LOSS IS OUR GAIN, RIGHT?
ReplyDeleteTHE WEATHER IS SUPPOSE TO STAY NICE FOR SEVERAL MORE DAYS AT LEAST.....SO YOU WILL GET TO ENJOY SOME NICE DAYS AFTER YOU GET HOME.
Jaime sent this verse to me in a text...and I love it....Phillipians 4:13-I can do all things through Christ who strenghtens me.
Love and prayers....Janice
ps....Charlie and Tracy are in Charlotte, NC racing. Imagine that! lol
So glad to hear things are going so well. I am sure the care givers at the hospital are going to hate to see John leave, since it sounds like he is their entertainment. Cathy, when you get home and John is up and going again, if you want to get out and about, we can start walking again. I miss those walks with you!
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Love,
Dianne
Happy Friday! 5 more days to go! By then you will be able to do the OT's job-just make sure they pay you...
ReplyDeleteToday's devotion:
We have no idea what great things God wants to do through us if we will just step out in faith when He asks us to. That's why He lets us go through some difficult times. Times when we feel weak and vulnerable. He allows certain things to happen so that we will turn to Him and give Him our full attention. It's in those times, when we are forced to pray in greater faith, that our faith grows stronger."
Praying for traveling mercies for Cathy & Cejae today. Love Charlotte
Wonderful News!
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work John.