Hi, this is Linda (sister-outlaw) sharing information from my day visit with Bob and Sharon.
He's getting ready to check out of the Day Spa in Loma Linda, and go home to everything he loves......
But first, he had to show each department (Speech, PT, OT, Doctors, etc) what he can do in each area, and in a sense, pass a test. When he was in speech, and he read a paragraph and then took a test on what was in the paragraph......yes, he can read......
By the afternoon, his last one was with PT, and Bob worked with Sharon and Josh on getting in and out of the car from the wheel chair. It was alot of work for everyone, but as I watched them all working, it was smooth and solid.
Josh is back in town today, and will be here for ten days.......only ten days.....so they hope to have everything organized and running smooth for both Bob and Sharon before he leaves.
This afternoon, Melanee Dark stopped by and visited. If you had seen the smile and glow in his face, you would know Bob loves new people to stop by.
The next 3-4 days will be wonderful for both Sharon and Bob, spending time in their garden and home. By next Monday we will be back to work, putting together a new program to keep Bob on track to grow and rebuild his body (he's lost alot of weight, and is "looking good").
Melanee and I were talking and trying to come up with some ideas to help. What anyone who is a caregiver will tell you is, to give the situation a 2-4 hour relief, so they can do small important things is a gift. I know for myself, I have told Sharon I will give her 4-6 Hours, and anyone who has thought they wanted to help and want to plan ahead, and help out after Josh leaves in ten days, next week start communicating.
Bob has so many people in his life, from all parts of the States and World, so if you aren't close, that's okay, just be sure you keep the cards and letters coming to their house for Bob to receive.
Hey Linda :) Book me four hours at a time and for at least two days a week, but more if the schedule needs it. Let's put my unemployment to good use!
ReplyDeleteHi, Melanne, will be seeing you soon, thanks for the info.....Want to talk to you one on one next week...Linda
ReplyDeleteHi Bob and Sharon,
ReplyDeleteDonya just told me about Bob's stroke and gave me this link. I'm glad to hear that Bob is recovering well and back home now! You both are in my prayers. I will check back to read his progress. :)
Hannah Hanson (editor from ETS)
I live very close to Bob & Sharon and would love to spend some time with Bob after Josh leaves but...Josh sounds like a tough act to follow! Maybe Melanee & I could do a shift or two together - Mel?
ReplyDeleteHey Linda - I'm available for a chat either on the phone or in person every day this week except Wednesday. :)
ReplyDeletePam you can piggyback your shifts with mine anytime, although I'm guessing they might want to maximize the available time rather than doubling it up. But we'd sure be a great comedy duo for The Bob from time to time ;)
Melanee, I will be at Bob's this Friday, and will track you down. Pam, happy to meet you, this new "Team Bob" is going to be special for the next month or so, to get Bob started on a Program that will be as rewarding for us and and him. Talk to you both soon. Linda
ReplyDeleteHi Linda! I'll keep my phone on and with me today so I won't miss your call. Looking forward to hearing from you and figuring out where I can insert myself onto Team Bob :)
ReplyDeleteMelanee, Opps...we had a full day on friday. Looking forward to talking to you next week, and seeing you I am sure. Linda
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