Doing Great!

Sorry it has been so long since I updated this post. I have had a lot of time recently with my grandchildren being with two or more of them every day from July 7 - 30. Sometimes their parent(s) were with them, sometimes not. It was a great time with lots of family stuff including a niece's wedding, trip to Iowa and our first overnight with the girls without their parents. Since the girls are coming again tonight (Danielle is scheduled to be induced tomorrow), I thought I would update Dad's status now while I have time.

From what I saw in mid-July and what Mom continues to report, Dad is doing GREAT. He is walking his wheelchair to the dining room, beginning to use a walker and being able to help enough with transferring from wheelchair to elsewhere that Mom can sometimes help him. The therapy team changed this week and I ask your prayers as he makes the adjustment to new therapists. Mom's report yesterday on PTand OT was positive. The speech therapist didn't seem to do much, but Mom being Mom is reserving judgment. Also, please continue to pray for his cognition. He is still having trouble retrieving what he wants to say and getting it out. The therapists have said it is all up there, it is just kind of jumbled and he needs to practice retrieving the correct words. It is a frustration for him, so your prayers in this area are greatly appreciated. Thank you!

The next time I post, I will let you all know about our fifth grandchild who is scheduled for delivery tomorrow. Five grandchildren 3 years old and under - our family get-togethers will be exciting!