The boys and I arrived in Dallas yesterday at about the same time as Miss Maisie. I was excited to hear from Mom that Michael had been moved back to CNS (The Centre for Neuro Skills)- the rehab he had originally come to Dallas for. This is great news after a month and a half in the hospital. We are back on the road to getting Michael well.
Maisie and I were able to hang out last night and again this afternoon with Michael, and I feel really hopeful after visiting with him. He greeted Maisie very warmly...
We looked at his scrapbook- he found an old picture of his friend Rajib particularly hilarious.
We played basketball inside and football outside. One of the best parts of being in this facility is the freedom-
Michael is no longer trapped in a little hospital room, but is allowed to roam with his aide.
We followed up these good times with chili dogs and Uno- Michael was able to read the numbers and colors.
This is all the good stuff- there are still a lot of struggles. He does get out of hand at times, "sundowning" around 7 pm. He continues to insist (as he has for the last 3 months) that he either needs to go to work or home. He gets desperate to escape, and does not take no for an answer real well. He still does not really know who people are, although as you can see he does know the difference between staff and people that love him. His words are still jumbled, and he takes time to process. He does not seem to be able to read emotion well or be able to exhibit it appropriately. He is confused and has very poor memory. He has a lot of things to re-learn.
BUT I do feel more hopeful today than I did last week about his eventual recovery. He is fighting hard. Maisie says she will update in a few days.
Praying for ya'll. Great update
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures - full of life and love...! I'm so glad you are able to be with Michael. I know that means alot to you, Michael and the whole family. We are following closely and are so happy to see forward and upward progress. He IS a fighter! Please tell Rosi that Benjamin is snuggling with the Rosi Bear family and wishing good things for Michael Bear. We love you guys and look forward to the day you are all home once again. xxxooo Doug, Laurie, Benjamin and Sara
ReplyDeleteJust wait, that stubborn streak is going to do him well. Who says taking no for an answer is okay? Difficult when it's the only answer, but at least he's fighting and a fighter. Also, because I know how competitive you are, I sure hope he kicked your butt at Uno! -Jessica Wilder
ReplyDeleteBEST news of the day!!!! Prayers are being answered:=)))))
ReplyDeleteLove y'all,
Roma
UNO rocks.
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