Quick update from the field: All was quiet last night in room 2109. Walt would not wake up for me despite a few mild cheek pinches (do what depths have I sunk?), slaps to the arms and wrists, and various and sundry methods of verbal stimulation. But he did seem comfortable and that right arm is now more relaxed. He no longer looks like he is constantly ready to say the pledge of allegance.
I had a very vivid dream last night that I need to share: I went to the hospital to see Walt, and there he was like he's been so often in the past few weeks, asleep and unresponsive. I tried to wake him, as I have so often in the past few weeks, and he didn't budge.
A minute later he yawned, woke up, sat up, and moved his right arm down from the I-pledge-allegance-to-the-flag position and upon noticing the blood and ripped flesh (the hand must have somehow fused to his chest skin) said "ah shit!". Then he looked at me and said hello, asked how I was doing etc. etc. I was amazed and excited, I went to grab the phone to call Patty but he said that he wanted to do the honors. Although concerned that the spontaneous excitement might be too much for Patty's heart to take, I simply sat in utter amazement and gratitude while he dialed the phone (yes, dialed, it's a dream, OK?) and began a matter-of-fact conversation with Patty.
About the only thing that nobody can take away from us is our dreams.
May Walt be free from his suffering caused by this injury.
Cousin Rick
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Rick,
thanks for sharing your dream. When my brother-in-law lost his eyesight then fell & suffered a brain injury like Walt it was not unusual for us to occasionally have dreams like yours. Know what? our dreams did come true and yours will, too.
God bless.
Kathy C.
Visited Walt today. He was sleeping, and looked quite comfortable. I talked to him for a while about stuff, and told him I liked his Halloween costume, but he needs to put the sheets away and get on his turkey gear. He seems to be resting comfortably, and not in any pain or stress.
Get well soon buddy, I miss our beer time.
Thanks for sharing Rick. I often have similar dreams about my dad (though with a little less blood and skin ripping :) ). I wake up all excited and then I realize it was just a dream. But as you said, no one can take our dreams away from us and hopefully someday our dreams will come true and my dad will be able to have a normal conversation with my mom again. I hope for that every second of every day.
Patty says: Rick that was just beautiful. Your dream will come true but we all need to be there for Walter-in sickness, health, good times and bad. Thanks to all of our family and friends who have been there for Walter. The time that you have spent with him will help him heal and come home to us. And the party will begin!!!
It's amazing that Walter can eat and sleep at the same time. We went this afternoon but he was fast aleep. The nurse said if you feed him lunch, he might wake up. Gary started to feed him and he was eating quite well, then I took over and he still slept through his lunch. He looks good, and he is getting great care at the hospital. Keep fighting Walter, Best Wishes...Sue and Dave
Thank you for sharing your dream with us Rick. It did make me smile because it is only what is in all of our thoughts; Walter getting better.
Cousin Debby
Patty says: 1/2 of my dream has come true. Walter is not going back to the nursing home. He is coming home to Brian and I. Monday is the big day!! I will have visiting nurse and aids coming until he goes to Albany to the brain rehab. I think it will help to be in his own environment with his kitty on his lap. I will be able to monitor his drinking so that he does not get dehydrated. And being at home, I am hoping to keep infections at bay. Once we get settled, you may visit him.
Thanks again, to all that have supported us over the past 8 months. It has been a long, difficult road that will continue until he is walking, talking and making our favorite meals-toasting, of course, with a glass of wine. Keep the prayers coming-we need them!!
Patty,
That is wonderful that you are taking Walter home! I hope that the transition goes smoothly(as close to smooth that is possible). I will be praying for you and all of your family.
Love,
Cousin Debby
Patty,
I am so glad Walt will be home with you. I agree that it has got to have a positive effect in many ways including minimizing exposure to infection. Good for you!! We will visit when you are all ready for visitors.
Kathy Juliano
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