I think my father in law Don noted, Chris was moved yesterday from the ICU to a step down unit. He is now in room 402 with visiting hours from 1-8.
I was having a down morning, after the red tape and run around I got at the Social Security office. I walked into Chris' room and he just beamed. He was cheering me up, that didn't seem right to me. I like his new room on the 4th floor, he has a view and the nurses are very nice. He asked for ice chips constantly, he is quite dried up. While I was there a team of Dr.'s /Physical Therapists came in a had Chris do a series of test. I felt like a proud mom, as all the Dr's said what great strength Chris showed in his upper body. Still limited use of his hands but I was encouraged that it could still come. Poor guy, they also pulled a safety pin and stuck him all over his body. Still having feeling in his toes but the right side of his body seems to have more feeling over all than his left. That's okay, he's feeling, that 's the greatest thing. Sometimes I have to remind myself it's only been a week in a half. SO many things to be grateful for.
Caitlin had a melt down last night, crying out for her daddy and says she wishes he never hit his head. I just sat, cried with her and said me too. The hospital has a fabulous child specialist who has met with me twice and is there to assist when the girls are ready to come in. Yesterday Chris said he wasn't ready for Caitlin and Regan to see him. Today I said I didn't think I could hold them off much longer, he agreed, he needed to see them too. I told the girls they could see daddy on Friday and they were jumping up and down. Caitlin circled the day on her calendar. I think she gets that from me.
There have been some complications getting Chris into Rancho Los Amigos but I am not giving up! It's the pending medical that is holding him up.
I am very tired but wanted to at least get some kind of update out tonight. Thank you again to everyone far and wide that have given us their love and support. I am blown away by the cards and gifts we have received from people who we have never met. Good night for now. Christy
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Hi Christy and family,
ReplyDeleteI want to send my love to all of you. I am very glad to hear you are in connection with the child specialist, use that resource. I want you to know all of you are in my thoughts all the time! It sounds like you are being a fabulous mother and wife, and good to yourself too. Your write about just needing to be honest and cry together and support each other in all the feelings that you have.
Susan
I went to visit Chris today. He was glowing! He was so happy that the girls came to visit! He looked good! He was in good spirits but tired. He tried to share his joy of seeing his daughters and was charming by telling me I looked good. How sweet of him!! He can't speak, but can mouth the words.. It's kind of like charades. Dan was there helping. What a nice guy. Dan is there every day. What a great support group!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Susan. I was thinking about you when I met the specialist. Is that what you do? What a wonderful occupation!
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