Patty says: Walter is doing great!! He is alert and getting stronger everyday. I was reading the paper in the kitchen yesterday and sneezed and he said "Bless You". He is also rolling from side to side very well. He is reading more and sleeping a lot less. I hope to get him out of the house to outpatient therapy soon. He is still infection free except for a little eye infection. He is getting excited about Christmas and enjoys his new Christmas tree. I am still confident that we are watching a miracle in progress. All of this still depends on the love and support of his family and friends. I would love to see his work friends stop by. This would mean the world to Walter.
Thanks to all that have visited Walter. He really enjoys these visits and needs to see people to keep his brain going. Our friend Bernie was over and after listening to us chat for hours yelled out "Hey Bernie." Thanks to all for the wonderful deliveries of delicious food. This helps me so much and I will have more time to spend with Walter. Thanks again to Timmy for the stretching of the arm. That is a full time job in itself. Thanks to all of the "Guys" that are sitting at the side of Walter's bed for their bravery and support. There is a place in heaven for you all!! You are also special and loved by Walter and I!! Feel free to stop over-just call first in case I am busy with Walter.
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Hi Patty,
It sounds to me like you are doing a great job! Will call soon.
Cousin Debby
Hi Walter, Patty, Lindsay & Brian
Thinking of you this Holiday Season and wishing you all a very special Christmas and New Year!
Peg & Bob
Gostei muito desse post e seu blog é muito interessante, vou passar por aqui sempre =) Depois dá uma passada lá no meu site, que é sobre o CresceNet, espero que goste. O endereço dele é http://www.provedorcrescenet.com . Um abraço.
Hi folks,
In case you're curious about what that last posting might say, I copied it to a language translation web site and tried a few languages. The one that worked was Portuguese-to-English. Basically, it's trying to get us to come to some web site (which I didn't bother to do). Here's what is says:
"I very liked this post and its blog is very interesting, goes to pass for here always =) Later gives passing back in my site, that is on the CresceNet, waits that it likes. The address of it is http://www.provedorcrescenet.com. One I hug."
Now putting that aside, I hope Walt's still doing well at home. Here's to a better year for Walt and the whole Rabitz family. Happy New Year! Sorry I haven't been over in a while. I'll try to get over there soon.
Brian C (neighbor)
Happy New Year to our Walter watchers! I read over my last entry a month ago and I am happy to say that Walter is progressing every day slowly and things are the same as they were then. He is aware, alert and soo funny. Every day he makes me smile with his Walter isms. He is progressing with his home therapy, including speech, occupational and physical therapy. The therapists seem pleased with his progress and hopefully he will go to therapy outside the home soon. He is talking more english every day too but is still ephasic. His appetite is still tremendous and Tom bought him his first garbage plate-which he ate with no swallowing problems-and with no heartburn? He has had pizza and was in his glory eating this too!! He is still infection free except for the same eye infection since his Strong days. When he does not approve of my tv taste (especially QVC) he flicks his tv fingers vigorously. He is soo funny. Do I change the channel? No not really. Oh maybe sometimes. I did tell him next week when idol returns I will go upstairs. What a sap I am.
I hope all of the bloggers had a great holiday! We had our Walter xmas present home and we were lovin our time with him!!
I will not have lots of time to blog but will try to do a monthly report. I have an aid 3 days a week for now. I will soon cut that to 2 days.
I cannot thank everyone enough for their love and support!! Thanks to Joanne for her continuous love and humor and for helping me to laugh. Marsha, Danny, Tracy, Gail, Norma, Nan, Mom, Cheryl, Donna, Lori, Jean, Noreen, Melissa, Bernie, Sue, Geno, Gary-Thanks for you wonderful visits and for your delicious food!! Thanks to Tim my for stretching Walter's arm and for all who visit and give Walter strength to go on and fight. He needs to see his friends to get better. The guys really make Walter happy!! You all are welcome to come over and see him!! Work friends especially-Walter would love to see!!
Happy New Year to all and keep praying that our Walter will one day walk, talk and be able to have that beer! If I know him, that time will come-and I will see that it does!!!
Hello Walter and Patty....
I know its been awhile since we spoke on the phone Patty, but i misplaced where i wrote this site name and just came upon it now. I havent forgotten about Walter at all and always am thinking of how your progress is going in your rehabilitation.
I feel as though if anyone can pull this out and make a complete recovery, it is you Walter. And with all the love and support you are getting from your family and friends, it must make it easier for you to keep wanting to continue making good progress.
Please know...my thoughts are always with you as well as my heart, and i feel confident in your ability to get better. Someday i look forward to reminising some old, but good memories of when i first got to know you on Burley Rd....40 years ago!!! Get better Walter..you have many friends and family who are counting on you...
Patty, please stay in touch and continue with the great job you and the kids are doing with Walter. I love you guys alot!!
Jeff Walter
Atlanta, Ga.
678-754-2521
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