I
apologize that it has been so long since I have updated the page, we just haven
been so busy with rehab.
The amazing support shown at the walk and with all the
wonderful shirts is absolutely wonderfully overwhelming! I can't begin to say
how all the great photos made me smile and feel so amazingly blessed with all
the support shown for Scott's recovery. So thank you all so much and a special
thank you to my 6a ladies (Katie, Brittany
and Selah) for organizing such a wonderful event! You all are Scott's angels.
We have been at Brooks Rehab hospital in Jacksonville for almost
three weeks and so far have seen so many improvements. Scott is getting
stronger everyday.
The first week we got to Brooks we had a shaky
start with a high fever, infection and a 12hr trip to the ER because his
feeding tube dislodged. Since that we the weeks have been filled with good days
and GREAT days.
Every weekday we start therapy at 0900 with therapy
and except for a 1.5 hr break we go until 2:30pm. With the injury Scott
sustained we are having to retrain Scott's brain how to do things that you and
I take for granted. Also, the cognitive therapist explained to me that Scott's
brain is learning how to "filter" all the other stimuli that we are
able to just let go. Like the clock ticking or the light being on while Scott
is "relearning" how to so things it is hard for him to filter
everything. I am told that he as with everything else will learn how to do that
again as well. So far we have done nothing but see him get stronger everyday.
He holds his head up a little higher everyday and move a little more. Last week
we started to see movement on his left side and now he can give me a thumbs up
with his left hand when asked!
As for the last couple of days it has been so
incredible to have our son Jack here. I have missed him more than words could
ever describe. My wonderful parents drove him here Thursday and Scott was
finally after almost 2 months, able to see his son. As most of y'all know his
jaws are wired shut but the smile Scott had on his face when he laid his eyes
on Jack was one of the best feelings I've had. Scott was so engaged with Jack.
Hopefully as Scott progresses and gets stronger we will be able to have him
here over night because I sure do miss those night time snuggles.
The projected discharge date is the Monday before
Christmas Eve! It looks like we will be home for Christmas but, to prepare for
Christmas the Mobley way we have decorated his room from head to toe. Including
wrapping his doors in wrapping paper, to a little 2 foot tree (with garnet and
gold ornaments and a star on top that Scott placed), a stocking, bows, Merry
Christmas banner and a candy bowl to share Christmas candy!
Thank you to all for your continued prayers and
support! I know that prayer is powerful so please continue to keep Scott in
your prayers. Love to all!
3 comments:
I am so glad to hear of the improvements. Our DIL's brother was discharged last week, but continues the boot camp therapy each day - all day too. I continue to keep Scott and his family in my prayers.
I have just read back through some earlier posts to learn about your nephew and my thoughts are with him and all of your family during this very trying time . So glad to read he is improving each day . Hugs Sheila
So glad that he's getting better...every small step must be encouraging to you. I have lifted him up this morning asking for healing and grace for him and for your whole family. blessings, marlene
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