Well if you measure my blog's age in posts it would be an adult now. OK bad joke.
Today I heard from Dad that Mom is really doing well. Evidently she is able to track people with her eyes as well as close them on commands. She is also off the ventilator.
This is good news because vegetative state patients can't follow commands and now the nurses said she can. Has she woken up?
I would also like to thank all my soccer buddies for the little get together we're having tonight.
Due to commitments I may not get to see Mom today, which would make it the second day I have not seen her total since the accident. I hope I do get to though.
Scott
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Good joke/bad joke - doesn't matter as long as it lifts your spirits. Humor is one way to help us get through difficult situations, so tell all the jokes you want! I'm so glad to hear that things are looking up; this is so good to hear! Keep doing what you're doing and know that every little thing you do helps. Talk to your mom as much as you can because she can hear you and your words are going to encourage her to get better every day. Use your beautiful voice and sing her favorite songs or the songs that she used to sing to you!
ReplyDeleteMy cousin was hospitalized for meningitis and ended up unconscious (comatose) for a while. We read to him, talked to him, played his favorite music (I would have sung, but that may have made things worse!!!) etc. and when he finally came to, he remembered a good deal of our conversations and things that were said by others as well. So, I can personally say that even when we think they can't hear us, they can! Keep talking Scott (and Steve)! Never lose hope!!!
About 20 years ago my mother had several mini-strokes and although the recovery time was more than we anticipated, she eventually recouped most of her normal bodily functions. Occasionally she slurs her speech a bit, but that is a rare thing. It will take hard work and lots of patience, but with today's technology and therapies (physical, occupational, speech and language, vision, etc.) your mom will be out and about sooner than you can imagine. I can't emphasize this enough, but please be patient with your mom as she recovers. This is one of the hardest things she will have to endure, so support her when she wants to give up or complains that it's too hard. Tell her that she can do it - be her cheerleader. Also be each others cheerleaders because it will drain you mentally and physically, but know that there is an end in sight and that all of your diligence and perseverance will pay off!
Keep updating us and give your mom lots of hugs (or hand squeezes) from all of us. And, most importantly, take time to celebrate Father's Day at home and at the hospital. Your mom is going to want to hear all about it so make sure you share everything that you did to celebrate this special day when you see her tomorrow or Monday. I appreciate all the updates; there are so many people following your blog and waiting to read about the latest update, so thank you for sharing your private feelings and ups/downs with us in such a public way. That is truly the measure of an authentic person!
Michelle Kumar & family
Scott, I just heard about your mom's accident yesterday. I am praying for your entire family. Please know that I am next door if you need anything, especially a hug.
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