Sunday 10/22/06
Tired today when I got here. He'd had PT this morning and they had him sitting on the edge of the bed, he had to hold himself up and they had him move his feet on the floor. They had him bending his knees. Then they got him back in the recliner that he'll stay in for a few hours. So, he is pretty tired right now. He's cold. Last night he was really cold. I put 3 blankets on him and turned up the heat in the room but that didn't seem to help. He was starting to get a little warmer when I left. Thankfully he didn't have fever. Maybe because his metabolism is slowed down that is why he is cold.
The progress is slow but sure. Getting him to eat much is a tough one. Trying to get his strength up. He drinks Ensure and eats some fruit. Just kind of picks at stuff. Never has been a great eater. He's one of those that eats to live where as I and many others I know live to eat.... I've been known to plan a vacation around food. ;-}
Steve and Dad are still in Rawlins. Waiting to get some help. I just found out that my Aunt Gracie's sister lives there and he husband is a mechanic. So, I'm trying to get a phone number for them to see if I can ask for help. I'm hoping to catch them home.
Well, keep those prayers and positive thoughts coming so we can get Steve and Dad home quickly and safely as well as Nathan.
Love to all, Bev
The progress is slow but sure. Getting him to eat much is a tough one. Trying to get his strength up. He drinks Ensure and eats some fruit. Just kind of picks at stuff. Never has been a great eater. He's one of those that eats to live where as I and many others I know live to eat.... I've been known to plan a vacation around food. ;-}
Steve and Dad are still in Rawlins. Waiting to get some help. I just found out that my Aunt Gracie's sister lives there and he husband is a mechanic. So, I'm trying to get a phone number for them to see if I can ask for help. I'm hoping to catch them home.
Well, keep those prayers and positive thoughts coming so we can get Steve and Dad home quickly and safely as well as Nathan.
Love to all, Bev
posted by Nathan's Mom at
11:35 AM
3 Comments:
Maybe the problem is that he isn't eating the right food. Give him a package of Top Ramen and a Coke... he'll be fine. ;-)
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M. Derrick Davis, at 3:44 PM
My thoughts exactly... Hugs to you!
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Nathan's Mom, at 3:58 PM
Guess it's a good thing I didn't post my commentary about the failure of Nathan's hospital dinner to arrive the other evening. That made me mad! I was glad to hear he enjoyed a burger, though.
Sorry to hear about the troubles with the truck and Steve and dad (Bev's?) being stuck in Wyoming.
Well, thoughts and prayers for a speedy and thorough recovery for Nathan are still emanating from Southeast Alaska. We hope you'll be back home by Christmas, as we will be in Washington between then and New Year's. We'd love to be able to visit with you all!
Take care,
Karen and Les
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