Good news is that his blood pressure is good; and his blood sugars are good:) Physical therapy came today and actually had him sitting up in a wheelchair for two hours! They probably won't do too much this weekend; but come Monday he will have a routine to start rehab!:)
The road before us is long...and how dad has gotten this far is AMAZING! God ordained that this week would come and he ordained for us to be in ICU that long...it was not an accident! Most people are surprised including the nurses that he was in this ICU this long because he has been stable for quite some time now. But we shouldn't be...because if we had moved over to the private step down unit earlier; then we would not have had the opportunity to talk about God with Karen. She did lose her father this afternoon; and we will remain in contact as Mom has certainly developed a connection with her!:)
I know most of my posts have been very encouraging; and positive. And if you know me at all; I'm not easily optimistic. So the reality check is coming: he cannot talk right now; he cannot walk right now; we don't know if he can read, or feed himself. We don't know what he will regain; and what he has to learn all over again. Please don't think that because he may be in a rehab facility in a couple weeks that he is "Mr.Steve" as you remember him. He has to wear a helmet if he is out of the hospital bed...so you may not see him like you used too. His left side still has not moved; so we are not sure of the condition of that side of his body. But as you and I know: ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE WITH GOD!:) We are going to hold to HIS promises!:)
For the next couple days I will do my best to post; but no news is good news; so please continue to pray for healing and recovery. One of the things the doctors told us; is that his rehab might be very difficult because of the location of the injury. He will know in his head that he can do the things requested of him; but his brain isn't telling his body that; so he could get very confused and upset easily.
Maybe one day I will show you pictures of him that I have taken on my camera phone to see the before and after...but until the after is present; its best you continue to pray for healing...
However, here are some cute pictures of dad's new grandson and family....
5 comments:
love you girl--derek is so cute. anna and ella look so proud. ;o)
Hi Deichert Family! Please tell Steve I say hello and look forward ot seeing him soon. I am so glad and relieved to know Steve has been moved down a stage at the hsopital, that is real progress. It is also very exciting to see Kevin and Brandy with the new baby- Congrats!!
I want you to know I have been very concerned for everyone and keep praying the God continues to move in miraculous ways.
keep on bloggin!
My family is praying for your family. Glad to hear Steve is progressing and will pray for continued healing. Love the pics of Kevin's family. Congrats.
I love how God gives the good with the bad to keep us balanced. Keep looking for the good.
Tell everyone I said hi.
Esther, Dave & kids
Janice, It was great to talk with you on the cell phone on my return trip from Des Moines, Iowa. I had no idea that Mr. Steve was having such a challnege in his life. Trust that you continue to have the peace of God that surpasses understanding. Nancy and I will double our prayer efforts. May God continue to be with you.
Bill and Nancy
Janice,
We are praying for you and your family. We hope that Steve will continue to make steady progress. Also, congratulations with the new baby. I hope to talk to you soon.
Laura Hoffman
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