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Monday, November 28, 2011

Rehab update #2

Just got back from the hospital. Mom is there every morning for breakfast, I am there for lunch and Di is there this afternoon for dinner.

Slow and steady wins the race. We are unsure of how long he will be in the rehab unit still. Hoping for some answers on Wednesday when we meet with the care team. Each of us has been part of one area of therapy or another. He did walk with a walker for me on Saturday. Bruce did confirm that he was up and walking this morning. He is smiling and speaking, did tell me to be quiet today:) at least he's expressing his needs. He did tell me today that he can read and has memory of the past few days. He does have some tactile tendencies with his hands. He keeps them busy a lot. The right side is much stronger than the left. His left hand is working just weak and physical therapy is really trying to get him to learn to manage his left leg which is weak and not moving a whole lot. He is speaking, he speaks with Mom a lot more than anyone else. All in due time. Patience is a virtue ( something I don't have a great deal of) After the overly solicitous comment, I try not to ask a lot of questions (God knows I talk too much already).

It has been decided that radiation and oncology treatment will start when rehab is complete.

We really appreciate all of those that have come and kept him company this past holiday weekend! It was very helpful. His room at home is all set up and we are anxiously awaiting his return home! Again, slow a steady win the race. Please keep sending positive prayers and prayers an strong rehab! He is in good spirits! So those prayers must be working.

Thanks to all. We will update daily!
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  1. AnonymousNovember 28, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Sounds like you are progressing well Bruce. Yahoo! We all know how tough you are, just keep showing us that determination and positive attitude. We continue to pray for strength, healing, and peace for you and the family.
    Love, David & Nadine

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  2. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Connie, If you think you talk too much, poor Bruce had to listen to me for hours until mercifully for him, he fell asleep. Val, thank you so much for letting me stay with Bruce. His huge Bruce smile, sparkling intense eyes and vice grip hold on my hand when I first got there was a wonderful gift for me I will not forget. However, eventually I expect that if Bruce could have said "shut up David, I've heard enough about old times and about the car magazines articles and pictures of cars too expensive for either of us and everything else you go on and on about," he would have. But thank you Val for giving me wonderful time with Bruce. I look forward to some more time with Bruce as Connie and you may best see fit. You guys continue to be in all our hearts and prayers. Dave

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  3. Connie MaximNovember 30, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Dave -

    Di said that his eyes lit right up when you walked into the room! He was so excited to see you! We can't thank you enough for spending some time with him. It means the world!

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