Today Steve moved to St. Agnes Long Term Care Hospital.
Don't let this title scare you. It sure scared me when I read that the average stay is 21 days. This hospital is used to prepare patients for rehab. I am really pleased with the care that he has received today! I actually got to talk with his doctor, and I will be able to talk to him every day! (I know Jeff is a great hospital; but we never got to talk with his doctor).
Steve still has the trach and they will work with him to wean him off it soon. They will be starting speech therapy with him once the trach is out. The respiratory therapist said that she thought he would be off the trach soon! Yeah!! Meredith his nurse at Jeff said that probably this week would be the end of it. I don't want to relive Friday night again.
While at this hospital, which is the fourth since this episode began, he will also do physical therapy and occupational therapy.
He will get care for his stitches that are driving him crazy with itching. Because he can move his right hand freely, he likes to touch his head, and scratch his stitches, and mouth, etc.
They gave him a nice big air mattress to lay on. I can't believe they wouldn't bring his cadillac bed from Jeff. (The bed he had from Jeff was a very very expensive bed, that we definitly could not bring with us:( WAWA moves people down the street in a bed in the commercial - Steve wouldn't have minded.
Praise the Lord - Kevin, Brandy, and the three children arrived safe and sound. They were able to see Poppop although we did break the rule. And you all know how I am a "rule follower". The neat thing was that when I held Anna up to see Poppop, I told him someone was here to see him. He opened his eyes and said, "Where's my Anna? Where's my Anna? " just to tease her. That is what he did a home. So he did know her and did tease her!!:)
His sugars are finally back down to under 200 which is really good!
All my kids had a great time in Ohio this weekend! But I am glad I have them all under one roof!
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We are praying for all of you.
Love, The Harker family
Praise'em and raise'em!!!! Glad to hear that everything is progressing well. Continuing to pray for healing.
Mike Regina
Great news!!! I am glad Mr. Steve is doing getting better. I am glad everyone has gotten there safe. We are still praying for you guys. I will be in NJ next week I and am going to try and set up a visit.
Love,
Laura
I'm still praying for wisdom and patience for all of you; including doctors and facilities. So happy to read about the progress!
Janice, Great news and still praying one step at a time. Glad the kids are "home" safe and all together. It is a nice feeling to have them all in one place. Happy and praising the Lord for Steve's progress and new hospital. Praying that this good communication with doctors and nurses will continue. Love you all,
Jan for the Weltes
I am so glad he is doing well and knows who everyone is. I bet seeing his grandkids was very special for him! Hopefully while Laura is here we can head up for a visit.
Still praying..
Julie
I praise God as well. I'm so glad for Mr. and Mrs. Steve that the kids are back. I hope and pray that everything goes well. That all of you will have a somewhat restful, peaceful week-a blessed week in Him, that God will be glorified in it. In Jesus' name I ask. Wait on the Lord. Be strong and of good courage in Him (Joshua 1, Psalms 27) through His Spirit, by faith- Faith working through love(Gal. 3:5, 5:5-6). He gives us the strength. Like Moses parting the red sea. Moses couldn't do that himself. Somethings we just can't do ourself- it's just not possible. But with God in us, through faith working by love, by his grace.... We can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth us! His right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten Him the victory(Psalms 98:1)! Love in Christ, Laura Milcarzyk.
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