Blog 101 - To those of you who are new to blogs and blogging, I wanted to give a brief overview of how to use this site. There are authors and followers. Authors are Val and Connie. Followers are all of our wonderful support system that continue to follow Bru's journey through this battle. Authors create posts, followers can read posts and comment on posts that have been created. As a follower you don't have to log in in with an account or sign in to comment. If there is a post that you are interested in commenting on, just click the comment icon below the post itself. Once you have typed your post, you must choose an account just below the text box, choose anonymous! If you are looking for all of the posts to the blog, scroll down the page and look to the right of the screen, every post is listed there by month and day. It's listed chronologically starting newest to oldest. If you want to add pictures, please email me at emtp1124@yahoo.com with a description of the picture and the caption you would like underneath it. Blogging is very similar to Facebook and other social sites, but it doesn't have the ability to post things to the blog like you do people's walls in facebook. If you are having problems viewing the blog, it may be because of settings that you have on your internet browser . You can type the URL into your smart phone browser as well and see the blog pretty well. If you want updates sent to you anytime things are updated, subscribe to the blog by email. This option is at the top of the page on the right hand side of your screen just above the picture of Bruce. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at emtp1124@yahoo.com.

Sunday, November 20, 2011

DAY 3 - Recovery

Ok, so this one is a little late in the day. Bruce has been doing very well today. He is currently sitting up in the chair watching a movie :) He watched some of the end of the Lions' game ...... GO DETROIT!!!!

He still is not verbalizing, but he is way more interactive with us and more aware of his surroundings. He will most likely be moved out of ICU tomorrow, if he continues to progress this well. The plan is still to have him do in-patient rehab to help with speech and gross motor skills. We are extremely optimistic about his progress thus far. The swelling has obviously gone down inside the skull and his brain is still adjusting/adapting to the changes over the past 3 days.

Mitch and Jake came up to see their dad as well today. Jake joked that he had purchased a small hinge to attach to the top of Bruce's head so we could open up the brain at will. Mitch has now nicknamed Bruce "Cueball"! They were very glad to see their dad so animated today. Joyous day for the Rissis!!

We appreciate all of your photos, comments, and support! Please keep the prayers coming as we continue this rollercoaster ride.
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4 comments:

  1. Lynn GuiderNovember 21, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    This is such good news. GO Bruce! Thinking about you guys all the time. Will keep sending prayers.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    You're doing awesome Bruce! Leave it to Mitch and Jake to bring some humor into the situation. Tell Bruce his new hairstyle matches David's now. LOL. We love you both dearly and continue to think of and pray for you often. David and Nadine

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  3. MichelleNovember 21, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    You two (Bruce and Val) have the most awesome relationship, that I've admired my whole life. Your family has had one bumpy road that I can't even imagine living, and still manage to keep keep a smile on your face and a positive outlook. God doesn't give you anything you can't handle. You as a couple and fam are so tightly woven and wish you the best of luck for the near future. And know that you are loved so much by my family!

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  4. Maureen NurmikkoNovember 23, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    Hi Bruce - give 'em hell, bruce. Bob and I are thinking of you and praying for you and your family. you are loved and thought of every day!

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