24 Hours Following Sharon

Hi, and Good Morning, this is Linda (Sister Out Law) from Chino Hills, CA. And I wanted to share with you all, my last visit with Bob and Sharon. I went over Wednesday afternoon and stayed until Thursday afternoon. The reason for this posting is to update where Bob is, after "only" being HOME for just three weeks, and share an inside picture of what Sharon needs from all of us.

Of course we know that because Sharon is in charge of coordinating all parts of the Rehab Program for Bob, he is going to be in the best after care program possible. This week, that is what Sharon finnally got in place. After, "intereviewing" OT, PT, and Speech personnel, Bob now has the best in each category. Going forward, because they are the best, it will take 4-6 weeks to really get a weekly program that is going to be the same. They are all booked up, and now Bob is getting his schedule created weekly. And for Sharon it can change the night before, so making plans on any other level is almost impossible, until the Rehab appointments are in place she now realizes that making any commitments of time isn't going to happen. And that is what she wants everyone who emails, calls, and sends their love to know.

What can we do to help Sharon for the next 3-4 weeks. Bob loves to go to the mailbox and get the mail. So, sending a postcard from anywhere would be great, and articles and info that mean only something to you and Bob. She is realizing that in this time of emailing, that getting them from everyone is wonderful, but they are notes and info to Sharon and for that she is grateful, but printing and giving to Bob isn't part of the day, yet. They are going to start working with the computer in the next week or two.

Bob and Sharon Corkrum
28935 Glenrock Place
Highland, CA 92346-5454

Sharon's day is constant forward motion. We've all been in that situation, where we give 24/7 and that is what being a Primary Caregiver means. We talked about her needs, energy and how to use those around her to benefit her day. And, she at this point has melted down many times, rested and is back to a pretty solid place. Which is what I now know is my part in this, not just Bob but Sharon as well. She wants everyone to know that she loves us all, and needs all the prayers, energy and love we have all been sending. Keep doing what we are doing, but don't be surprised if you don't get a reply back.

At breatkfast Thursday at Coco's, Bob brought up the fact that he is worried about her health, and that she is doing everything all day long. It was one of those moments, Sharon explained to him that each day is easier, because he is changing daily. Which he knows is true, and does see that he is stronger everyday.

Before I sign off, I do want to update what I am seeing. It had been six days since I had seen Bob, and his body strength is so solid. He is holding his shoulders up and back, the muscles in his hips and back are taking over his upper body, and his legs and bearing weight action is has grown, so that now his "core" has developed, and growing stronger. He knows that he is stronger, and is really working on muscle building.

At Rehab, none of the Doctors, OT,PT and Speech support people, can believe his progress the next time they see him. That is because, Sharon, the TaskMaster, has a schedule and homework program, that is like preparing for a SAT test.