Its a new day. Keith had a busy first week in rehab and yesterday was really intense. I saw a glimmer of life in that arm and leg and that was very exciting. They had him standing quite a bit and doing exercises that force those muscles that are sleeping to respond. He wanted to go for a stroll through the halls and spent a few minutes looking at himself in the mirror. He seemed pleased with how he looked. We had a lot of visitors and I finally realized that Keith might be fine with that but it is exhausting to ME. I have to be his voice and spending an additional hour talking for him and explaining his situation is really a big job. So I think from now on if visitors come I will go. I cant keep a schedule of who is coming it is just one more thing to do. I have to save my energy for Keith. Thank you for continued prayers for 100% recovery. I Love you all.
Julie
AWWW! Julie you are being such a great wife! I will pray for continued strength for you!
ReplyDeleteKeith and Julie,
ReplyDeleteI can't begin to say how strongly you all have affected me since I cared for Keith. I have seen the outpouring of love and support from all of those around you. My wife Jennifer Gilden has worked with Keith since the days of Goodhew, and she says he is "one of the good ones". I have seen the video of Keith playing with his dog and it made me very happy to see him doing that!!! Julie you are doing an amazing job, this is going to be a very difficult time for you both, just in different ways.
Sincerely Michelle Horn and Jennifer Gilden
Hi Michelle,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the loving care you gave him at RCH. You were the first hands to touch him. Im so glad we acted as quickly as we did. You are an amazing nurse. xoxoxxo
Julie