Hi all. First, welcome to those of you who are new to The Walt Watch! We can all thank my dad's cousin Rick for this great idea! We will try to update this as much as possible (between work, school, etc. of course so please be patient :) ) Feel free to leave any comments you have or any nice stories or whatever about my dad. But be nice...he will hopefully be reading all of this soon ;)
Yesterday and today were not fun days like Friday was. My dad exhibited more physiological effects of the head injury, namely a high fever and some shaking. Though we have been told these things are "normal" for patients with severe head injuries, it is still pretty sad to see the high fevers come and go despite the efforts to fend them off.
Regardless, he is still fighting his way along and we know he can still hear us, as he sometimes makes faces when we say things or nods his head when we ask him a question. He just needs a lot of rest right now, which makes complete sense. He seems very tired (which can also be due to all of the various medications he is on) so the best thing for him is definitely rest. This must be hard though because every patient in the respiratory unit seems to beep 24 hours a day!
I am sure his neurosurgeon will be in tomorrow morning so if there are any updates, they will be forthcoming. We know head injuries just take time and care and we will give him as much as he needs of both!
L
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Lindsay,
Thanks so much for keeping this log of Walt's progress. This was a great idea. I know your dad has been struggling with this infection for the last couple days, but he will fight through this as he has done all along. I saw him last Friday and I couldn't believe how far he had come in a couple of weeks. He definitely is a fighter. Keep in touch and we wish your dad the very best.
Love, Jen
Hi Lindsay,
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything you need please let me know. I work at the hospital so if you want to grab lunch sometime please let me know. my nu,ber at work is 275-6169.
With all my love,
Kelly Werner (Naylor)
Hi Lindsay,
Say Hi to your mom as well; I am praying for your dad every day!
Cousin Debby
Hey Lindsay,i just figured this whole blog thing out. It was so encouraging to see your Dad last week. He is such a tough man.
We pray for Walt constantly. Trust God and his grace will be there.
We love you all very much.
Cousin Brian Jen and the Mob!!!
Hi Lindsay, Pat & Brian,
(From Bernie & Dick using Jen's Acct.)
What a great idea this is indeed. Walt keep fighting and don't let this get the better of you. You definitely are a fighter, and we all love you and can't wait to have you back. Everytime we see you, you just look better and better, despite the few setbacks. Dick is still hanging on to that last bottle of guiness you brought over to our house when you visited him while he was recuperating. GET BETTER SOON BUDDY! Love Bernie and Dick
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