Donations…
Donations… I am so humbled by the outpouring of support through love, prayers, monetary donations, meals provided, foot rubs, laundry, dog walking, love, love, love… PenDell and I are so blessed and grateful – thank you, thank you, thank you! Related Posts Donations… Donations… I am so humbled by the outpouring of support through […]
This Roller Coaster… and a Diagnosis
This Roller Coaster… and a Diagnosis So, it has been a while since I posted… so here we go! As I mentioned, PenDell had a pretty good weekend. Monday he was very lethargic and found it hard to respond. They had planned a lumbar puncture that day as well and that happened. Tuesday and Wednesday […]
So much progress!
So much progress! Today was a GOOD day! PenDell’s sister Sharon came in from Dallas yesterday and is here until Monday. Erin was able to come down today for several hours. PenDell finished all meds, is no longer on tube feeding, held some of his own weight during transfer to the recliner and was awake […]
Baby Steps!
Baby Steps! So, in the last couple of days, PenDell has been showing real signs of improvement. He has been working with physical therapy for a bit each day and they have gotten him sitting up in a recliner for a few hours which he enjoys. He has started eating a bit which is awesome […]
What a Day!
What a Day! Today, the physical therapist and occupational therapist came together to visit PenDell. They got him sitting up and then into the recliner! He sat in the recliner for most of the day and was awake! The speech therapist came by (I quickly recognized her Louisiana accent!) and PenDell was able to eat […]
Day of Rest
Day of Rest Well, Saturday was a big day and Sunday was a much needed day of rest! However, when I stepped away to pick up some dinner, PenDell apparently repeatedly told the nurse, “We are outta here!” When I returned he asked me if we were ready to transport. I am happy to hear […]
Progress!
Progress! So, on the weekends we see new docs. The Infectious Disease doc walked in yesterday and said, “What kind of energy healing do you guys do?” He is also an Osteopath and did some CranioSacral work with PenDell and also a bit of Pranic healing. PenDell started giggling when he tuned into the work […]
The Wonder of It All
The Wonder of It All PenDell had a few more awake times today. Sometimes he looks right into my eyes and other times he looks beyond me. I don’t know what he is seeing, thinking, feeling but I do know that he is present. When this all began, he said to me that his only […]
Words of Encouragement
Words of Encouragement It was determined that it is time to start giving PenDell some nourishment to support the healing process since he is not yet awake or strong enough to swallow. PenDell was awake a few times today. His words are few and require quite a bit of effort on his part. He looked […]
Pendell’s Story
Pendell’s Story For the last three weeks (now four), I have been holding vigil with my beloved husband, PenDell . Three (now four) weeks ago, I took him to the emergency room with slurred speech and mental confusion. He was diagnosed with a stroke. We left the hospital and went to a Rehabilitation Hospital. He […]