Thursday October 12, 2017

Blair’s feeding tube was removed today. He had the doctor remove it first thing in the morning -as soon as possible - right after he woke up.  Ha.  He was really happy to have that out.  He’s much more comfortable now that a tube isn’t dangling fro his belly.

He’s been exercising his left leg more now that the orthopedic doctor cleared his need for a brace to support his knee.  He said that his left leg was a bit sore from the exercise ... but that’s just how it is! No pain - no gain!

Blair is able to walk short distances without the use of his cane. Short distances - meaning about 15 feet (a guess from someone who doesn’t typically measure distances).  He can go from our living room to the dining room - and as he gets stronger, day by day, that will increase.

He has an appointment with a neuro-opthamologist tomorrow morning to see what can help improve the double vision he’s been experiencing.  Monday he has an appointment with a different ophthalmologist who will work with the neuro-ophthalmologist to get glasses to help him see clearer.

Tomorrow after the 9:40 am appointment, he will be discharged from the rehab and will be coming home. He will miss all the staff at the rehab... they’ve done so much to make his recovery pleasant and/or even fun on occasion. :)  (I’m sure he will miss the push button to call the nurse/aide!).  I do  have to say he has been the favorite patient on the unit!

So ... tomorrow another step in Blair’s healing journey begins.  Although he will be leaving some amazing staff ... he will be home where he will have his brother (& favorite Aunt) around all the time,  as well as be closer to his friends.

It’s my prayer that everything goes smoothly in transition to new physical therapists, and whatever else is recommended in his evaluation next Wednesday.  He has a lot of appointments coming up in the first few days of being home, and I’m sure he will want to see friends.  He will still have his phone and wifi - so please check to make sure he’s home (and not out at an appointment) before coming over.  You can give me a call or text as well if you’d like to know the schedule.

Again - thanks so much for your prayers!  I speak for our entire family when I say that your love and support is so appreciated!!  Please don’t stop praying! God has certainly heard everyone’s prayers and answered - and continues to answer every day.