Dad has had a busy few days. Mom went home to check in on things there, so his brother, Paul, and Ed and then his sister, Sally, came up to sit with him. He really enjoyed their company, and Mom really appreciated their help. Today, Mom, Christine, and Kevin went over to visit.
Generally, there was good news this week. While they have still been working on adjusting his medication to help him readjust to a night time sleeping schedule, they seem to be getting close. The infections in his lungs are completely gone. He just has one left in his gut that is being treated. The speech therapist has continued to work with him, and he has been doing a great job. He has been more oriented and able to answer questions about his life before the stroke and about his family that are encouraging signs. He is also writing more and more things down. Today, for example, he asked Kevin about the sheep.
But the most exciting news, was that while sitting in his chair doing some arm exercises he was moving the muscles in his left arm, the side that was affected by the stroke. While he wasn't able to lift the arm, he could flex the muscles and moved his thumb!
Keep those thoughts and prayers coming! Slow but steady progress is great.
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