This is Cortney tonight. I got the opportunity to go to rehab today with Dad. We started the day with occupational therapy where our motto for the day began "Slow down." Dad gets in a big hurry with his therapies which is when he starts to fumble and make mistakes. Although, Dad had some very hard challenges today in therapy, and he did extremely well. Throughout the day he made a grocery list, booked airline tickets (for pretend), stepped over cones, walked like crazy, took four flights of stairs, did lunges, and rode 3/4 a mile on a stationary bike. After every therapy session he would look at me and ask "how did I do?" I would reassure him he was doing amazing. By the end I was exhausted by watching him and requested a diet coke break! He is still a little wobbly and veers to the right, but is improving everyday with walking.
Dad also had some exciting news today when the speech therapist told him he could move up to the next diet level. This includes more solid foods, and will widen his variety. They also discontinued all tube feedings. So he is officially not relying on any tube!!! Although, the feeding tube has to stay in for four more weeks for it to heal properly when removed.
All in all Dad had a great day. His neuro doctors came to pay him a visit this afternoon, and walked out at first thinking they had the wrong man. They were amazed at his progress, and I think this was very encouraging to him. He is very anxious to get home, and start his new normal. He is still very concerned he will be dumb, and I keep reminding him not to worry he is a genius!!
Love the picture tour! Sometimes words arent needed. Oh and it looks like Judd is ready to start updating the blog himself, eh? Haha.
ReplyDeleteHaha apparently the words came right after i commented. Great update nort ! Exciting about the next level of food!
ReplyDeleteCute Hudson and Max boys! Awesome pictures of your dad and great news on how good Judd is doing!!!! He really looks awesome. Mason and Avery give cute prayers in thanks for how good Grandpa Judd is doing and continued prayers for his healing. It's darling. He is a loved GRANDPA.
ReplyDeleteIf you only knew how awesome you look doing ALL THOSE THINGS! Your truly are an answer to prayers. We love you. Bruce and Gracie Hill
ReplyDeleteCourtney thanks for your update, it is awesome to see your dad making such awesome progress on a daily basis! I love the pictures that you guys are posting showing him making his progress and getting stronger every day! Your dad is a true example that with prayer, faith and dedication you can over come alot of things! We continue to pray for your dad and your family that soon you can all be home again and your dad will be home doing what he loves most! Love the updates keep them coming! Good job Judd and keep striving you are making amazing progress! We all love you guys!
ReplyDeletethanx so much for doing this blog. we have prayed for your family & know from our experience that prayer is powerful! & it's amazing how he is healing with our Father's help & the support of you-all, Judd can feel the love of your family--that's probably the most powerful of all. best wishes--karey
ReplyDeleteJust another note--I loved the pics of the kiddos in the wheel chairs....they get in Bruce Hill's manual chair at home--and even the commode chair...and like to race around the house. Oh, to be a kid again and just take us for what we are....love to you Courtney and all....
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