Patty says: Walter is hopefully going back up the roller coaster. He is more alert (after I had the doctor take him off of 2 drugs) and not having any more hallucinations!! He is reading the paper again (as best that you can with double vision and staying awake past dinner. As Tom said, he is playing baseball in his room with very good coordination. When I got there last night, they were going to give him a chest x-ray to make sure he does not have pneumonia. Keep your fingers and toes crossed. Every day is a new adventure (one that no one should have to experience in a lifetime).
Thanks to all that visited Walter last week. We really appreciate your visit. It will be a very very long road and your support is valued and appreciated by myself, Tip, Lindsay and Brian. Enjoy every day with a smile and a hug!! Luv ya-Patty
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A NOTE FROM BERNIE AND DICK:
It's just great to hear that you're starting to climb that ladder, once again, Walt. It was good to see you last week even though things were a little rough for you, but the fighter you are, you will get over this hurdle too. Drugs can sometimes do strange things to people and, Pat, I think you did a wise thing by having the doctor take Walt off a couple of them. We'll be up again soon to see you Walt and, hopefully have those nice little chats we had before this problem occurred again. Take care and we think of you every single day. Just get well soon. Our love and best wishes. Bernie and Dick
Patty says: This week has been about the same for Walter. He is trying to get rid of the CDif infection and the UTI infection. Therapy is still not going that well. He is still struggling to walk and to get his words out in English.
My plea is to those people reading the blog to visit Walter. He needs brain stimulation!! Thanks to his dedicated friends for their lunchtime visits during the week. We still could use some guys to come for lunch!!! It is so very important for his well being that he has visitors. He loves to visit with his buddys. I know some of you guys are uncomfortable about visiting but we all are uncomfortable. Like I said before, life is not just fun and games. Someday we might need visitors to visit us. I could use some visits from his friends on weekends for lunch. I try to be there for dinner. I hate to think of him eating alone up there!! Can anyone volunteer? You do not have to let me know. Just go up around 12:00. Just keep him company. People are always asking me "What can I do" There is only one thing. PLEASE VISIT! iT DOES NOT have to be for hours. Just to keep him company.
Thank you again to Tim for your visits and support. Walter is lucky to have such a great and dedicated friend. Thanks to Tom and Ron for their dedication to Walter. Keep playing ball with Walter!! I have started reading to Walter to to stimulate his brain. There are many books in his room. Please read to him and show him the pictures in the book. He really enjoys that!!
Keep praying for my Walter!! I need him to come back home to us!! YOUR VISITS CAN HELP!!!
We went to see Walt just a few days ago and sat in on his physical therapy. He walked the length of the bars twice and thought he had improved since our last visit. He knew who we were but wasn't sure who Dave was this time. He has a great smile and seemed happy to see us as we were to see him. Isobel and I kept on quizzing him about the past and he wispered some funny answers. We'll be back to see you very soon Walt. God Bless you Sue W
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