We arrived in Salt Lake around noon today to visit with the Hyatt's. We found Christopher already in his cardio chair and ready to take a spin around the hopsital. We spent about half an hour exploring all the potential places to watch the fireworks from. Chris told us that he was going to try standing during physical therapy today, and if he can do it, he'll be able to use a regular wheelchair rather than the big, bulky cardio chair. Wound care went well again this morning and Chris said he is feeling alot better. We even got a few signature sarcastic remarks!
Physical Therapy went great and Chris was able to stand and take enough steps that he got to go to the regular wheel char. Also, this afternoon they took his catheter out, so there is even one less tube than yesterday. This evening we were able to take him outside for about an hour. It was perfect because he got to feel a cool breeze and look out over Salt Lake City. Jairah and Reuben showed up while we were out there, so they got to enjoy it a little with Chris. The long holiday weekend will probably slow down his visits from specialists. He is looking forward to seeing the therapist that is working on helping him retrain his throat to swallow. After having the breathing tube in for nine days, he has to do exercises to get ready. Once he can do it right, he'll be able to have that much anticipated drink. At this point, he doesn't really miss food, but wants a drink so badly that he covers his eyes when we go past a vending machine. Also, he will hopefully see an eye doctor soon to determine if he will have any permanent loss of eye sight.
Today was another great day, and one more closer to Chris getting to come home. Chris is enjoying all of his mail and everyone's comments. Thanks for all of your support!
Physical Therapy went great and Chris was able to stand and take enough steps that he got to go to the regular wheel char. Also, this afternoon they took his catheter out, so there is even one less tube than yesterday. This evening we were able to take him outside for about an hour. It was perfect because he got to feel a cool breeze and look out over Salt Lake City. Jairah and Reuben showed up while we were out there, so they got to enjoy it a little with Chris. The long holiday weekend will probably slow down his visits from specialists. He is looking forward to seeing the therapist that is working on helping him retrain his throat to swallow. After having the breathing tube in for nine days, he has to do exercises to get ready. Once he can do it right, he'll be able to have that much anticipated drink. At this point, he doesn't really miss food, but wants a drink so badly that he covers his eyes when we go past a vending machine. Also, he will hopefully see an eye doctor soon to determine if he will have any permanent loss of eye sight.
Today was another great day, and one more closer to Chris getting to come home. Chris is enjoying all of his mail and everyone's comments. Thanks for all of your support!
13 comments:
chris
i had no doubt that sarcasam would come back!
:]]
i am glad to see your getting better slowly but surely
( ok your kicking butt , and not to slow)
i hope your 4th goes good
and remember your the bomb digity
:]]
man i want to say hi
ha ha
earl and tiff
i hope everything is getting better for you
i can only imagine the stress and heart ache and my prayers are with you
always know it will get better and we care about you and support you
if you ever need anything let me know :]]
HEY BUDDY I FINALLY GOT TO USE THE PC BEEN IN JRS FIVE TIMES TODAY HAD FIVE DRINKS.COUPLE OF MORE AND I WOULDNT BEEN ABLE TO TYPE BUT YOU NO ME ONCE AN OLD PUNK ALWAYS AN OLD PUNK
.CHRIS IM SO HAPPY YOU ARE DOING SO GOOD,I KNEW YOU WOULD, I TALKED TO EARL A FEW MINS WHILE HES WAS HOME,CHRIS I GOT A PIC OF YOU A NEW GIRL FRIEND TO SEND U ON YOUR PHONE WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE GETTING TXT.OK WELL BUDDY GOT TO GO I LOVE YOU LOTS BUDDY SO UNTIL NEXT TIME. LOVE YOU, GRAND PAW
Hey Chris! The old Chris is already back I didnt have to think twice about that one! Im glad your doing so well. Hopefully your 4th of July goes well and you are able to see some good fireworks I know there's some good ones in Utah! Talk to ya later bud! Love, Melisa
christopher
you are the strongest person i know. you have come so far with all this. and you look more amazing every single day. i cant wait to come you again next weekend. i am glad i get to talk to you now. i am always thinkin bout you babe.
whats up bro
yeah thats the sarcasam that i've been waiting for lol next time that i come down there we are going to have a wheelchair race or something.
Hey Chris and Tiff The posts get better and better every day. THATS AWESOME!!!! Saw Mr Earl today in the store. Sure miss seeing you every day Tiff two or three or more times a day. oh ! youll be back befor you know it, since the champ is winning his battle. Love You guys. Think about ya every day!! God be with you!!1 Meshefski's
Good Morning, I'am just getting out of house to head down to the park. Thinkin about ya. Sounds like every day its getting closer.HAPPY 4TH OF JULY! Chris You enjoy those fire works Ive heard they are awesome there. We will watch ours and enjoy the smell of our body deoderant, OFF, and swat as many mosquitos as we can in one hit. It sounds like your going to have another week end full of friends thats Awesome. Love Ya GOD BLESS Meshefski's
ok i know i already left a comment but hey i left it yester day so
yeah
your proving my point day by day more by more on you being amazing
:]]
but if you tell any one i said that i will denie it
:]]
be strong and have a great forth of july:]]
and just to let you know i have to stay with my grandparents on the fourth who hate big sounds and dont like holidays so i will be wishin i was there watching fire works with you
:]]
again if you tell any one that i care i will have to beet you up
ha ha :]]
have a good day chris
earl and tiff
my heart is with you
and better days are coming
we all care
i hope to see you all soon
have a great forth of july
Hey Chris,
Sounds like you had a wonderful last couple of days. Keep up the great work and attitude. Enjoy the fireworks in the big city it should be awesome. You and your family have a good 4th. Talk to you later.
Mrs. A
Hey Chris,
Happy 4th of July. Imglad you got to go outside and feel the breeze. It good to hear you are in good spirit. You look great! Thinking about you!
Shanda
HEY CHRIS,how are you doing today,its the 4th and i hope you are still doing good.just wanted to say hi and let you know that i love you and thinking of you,i hope you get to see the fireworks tonight,tell mom and i said that i love them.well buddy ill talk to you later, LOVE GRAND PAW
hey christopher, this is Lexie (alexis), happy 4th of july i am glad you are doing so well. i love you tons i'll write back soon.
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