Hi I am Corinne, Rick's wife and I am blogging while Rick is away.
When I arrived this morning the Dr. that has been looking after Walt's breathing was in talking to Walt telling him how great he was doing and that at this rate he would be able to start Rehab soon. A great way to start the visit.
Walt is breathing on his own without oxygen support. Today his temperature was down a lot and he was much more alert. He was able to talk and even asked me if i had any Advil! He didn't appear to know who I was though.
As I was with him we were able to take the restraints off and he was able to move his arms more comfortably, not being able to was obviously making him very frustrated. He sometimes forgets and pulls at the tubes so he needs someone watching him when they are off.
It was a busy time with visitors today. Tim from school and his wife stopped by. After they left Tippy came in before he started work and then Brian from across the street arrived. We were all there for the day's best news. The Doctor from St Mary's came in to evaluate him for Rehab and he was able to follow her requests to raise his fingers, so he is in. She hoped that if his temperature remained stable he might even be able to go by the end of the week!!! Way to go Walt!
Tippy called Patty to tell her the news and then put the phone to Walt's ear, he held the phone himself and answered her. It was so heartening to see the progress he has made.
As having the restraints off is an important part of his recovery it would be great if we could start a roster of people that could be responsible for being with Walt each day so they can be off. Iam happy to take charge of setting up the schedule. My number is 544 0583. leave a message whith your name and number if I am not home.
All in all a wonderful day to visit.
Love to you Walt. Keep up the great work mate.
Love also to Patty, Lindsay, Brian and Tip
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I'm not sure what I'm doing, the blog menu is in chinese. Anyway, great to hear the news! Thanks!
Patty says: What a wonderful day!!! It is great to hear that he is breathing on his own and the fever is getting better! He says "Hello" to me on the phone-which is quite a fete considering the last 3 weeks were from hell! He has also said "Hello Brian" on the phone and has jabbered words to Lindsay and smiled when talking to her. It is amazing how delicate life really is and how quickly life can change in an instant. We are so happy to have Walter with us and fighting so hard to get back to us. Each day at St. Mary's will be a challenge but knowing Walter's love of life and family he will come out soon and with flying colors. We will soon be cooking out together and going to Red Wing games. May 5th is Cinco De Mayo which Walter loves to celebrate with Danny and Lori and hopefully he will be home by then!! Go Walter!!!!!
Thanks for the great post :)
I stopped up tonight so I will post my story tomorrow.
Excellent job Walt! maybe me and rick should get out our trumpets and play a victory tune for you. That would really get you going eh?!
All love and prayers, Cousin Brian Jen and the Kids from Wisconsin
PS please make sure Walt knows who won the College basketball game!
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