Rather than do the obvious and poke fun at the name "Hurl-butt", I feel like reflecting for a moment. The move to Walt's new temporary home feels like a new phase. In hindsight, Phase 1 was survival at Strong. Phase 2 was "WTF?" at St. Mary's . I'm going to call Phase 3 which has yet to play out, "Remarkable Upturn".
The new place is easy to get to and pleasant to visit--more so than a hospital. It's more of an elder care place but they seem capable of caring for Walt and getting his physical therapy started again. The rooms and public spaces have lots of windows to the outside which cheers up things. Walt's room has a nice, calming view and the staff has been friendly and supportive. Walt seems to be feeling good and is ready for visitors.
In the photo with Patty, Walt is having dinner in one of the public rooms. Walt's response to the room was "Wow". It was like eating at the old Edward's restaurant downtown (not the food--the atmosphere).
In the photo with Tim Charron, Tim is working with Walt's right arm to get it unclenched and to help Walt initiate some control of it. That clenching is part of the muscle "tone" problem you have heard about. Tim is able to get a lot of interaction out of Walt--it's pretty amazing, especially for a Charlotte graduate.
5 comments:
We're checking on Walt's blog daily.
The new residence sounds like a good step on the journey.
Jim and Betsy
Hey there!!
A pleasant view is always uplifting! I am thinking of you all often and you are in my prayers. I am so glad you posted this online so that we could keep up with the progress :D...I admire the strength that you all have..and will pray that you get all that you need..Love you and big hugs!!
From: Cher, Dan, Cody, Carson, Cienna and Colton!
Walt looks cozy in his new home. He was busy at lunch when Lyn and I stopped to say hello. Saw Bill Coffee from Kodak Walt. His dad is at the home also. I told him you were in room 25, so he may stop by to say hi. See you later in the week bud.
Patty,
What are the visiting hours at the Hotel Hurlbutt? We're overdue for another trip in to see the big lug. By the way, if Walt could pick a place just by the name alone, he would surely have picked this one. But it really does sound like a very nice place.
Brian and Nan Corry
HEY WALTER IN YOUR NEW LOCALE. HOPE ALL IS GOING WELL. CERTAINLY SOUNDS MORE CHEERFUL. HOPE WE CAN SEE YOU SOON.
KEEP SLUGGIN' AWAY AT THOSE INSURANCE FOLKS PATTY.
PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL,
PEGGY & BOB
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