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UPDATE:  tried to get dad to post something here the other day but he is having trouble remembering his password. I will have him use mine until he gets his username to work again. He is doing great. He really loves reading all your wonderful posts and getting phone calls. He did PT/OT today, the therapist said most people can get to about 2 minutes on  the hand bike their first time to the gym…she had to stop him at 10 mintues and 10seconds (who knows how long he would have kept going!). She had him try some problem solving puzzles and he had more trouble there but it is coming back slowly. thanks for keeping him in your prayers. And Dian thank you for the cd, playing it for dad now.

UPDATE:  tried to get dad to post something here the other day but he is having trouble remembering his password. I will have him use mine until he gets his username to work again. He is doing great. He really loves reading all your wonderful posts and getting phone calls. He did PT/OT today, the therapist said most people can get to about 2 minutes on  the hand bike their first time to the gym…she had to stop him at 10 mintues and 10seconds (who knows how long he would have kept going!). She had him try some problem solving puzzles and he had more trouble there but it is coming back slowly. thanks for keeping him in your prayers. And Dian thank you for the cd, playing it for dad now.

Hey Jane, when should we schedule our next horse riding trip???

-Jerry

Hey Jane, when should we schedule our next horse riding trip???

-Jerry

I am not the techie that dad is and can't seem to find a way to send that phone number! Those of you with the number please forward it on to Jim or Charlie please.

on another note, dad made a comment about why he (and Jane) were doing silly things like riding horses while they fight cancer that I thought I should post here. He said, "there is no point to surviving if your not living too!" AMEN and well said.

I am not the techie that dad is and can't seem to find a way to send that phone number! Those of you with the number please forward it on to Jim or Charlie please.

on another note, dad made a comment about why he (and Jane) were doing silly things like riding horses while they fight cancer that I thought I should post here. He said, "there is no point to surviving if your not living too!" AMEN and well said.

Update: dad was just assessed to be moved to an Acute Rehab facility. He was told he is too good for that! He can brush his own teeth and hair, shower alone(not that he minds having the nurses help!! LOL), dress himself, and walk 3x the distance that they require. He is now looking at being released to do home rehab with a therapist. Go dad!!!! He does still get a little out of sorts at night but he is doing 120% better than we thought even a week ago.

Update: dad was just assessed to be moved to an Acute Rehab facility. He was told he is too good for that! He can brush his own teeth and hair, shower alone(not that he minds having the nurses help!! LOL), dress himself, and walk 3x the distance that they require. He is now looking at being released to do home rehab with a therapist. Go dad!!!! He does still get a little out of sorts at night but he is doing 120% better than we thought even a week ago.

UPDATE: dad got some wheels today! I was able to take him on a walk around the ward while he sat in a wheelchair. They did a mini balance test where he stood and the therapist gently pushed him from different angles. Tomorrow he is going to get to try walking with a walker! and….he got his ICECREAM!!! He is still confused easily but is making incredible headway! 

UPDATE: dad got some wheels today! I was able to take him on a walk around the ward while he sat in a wheelchair. They did a mini balance test where he stood and the therapist gently pushed him from different angles. Tomorrow he is going to get to try walking with a walker! and….he got his ICECREAM!!! He is still confused easily but is making incredible headway! 

you can send mail to Jerry Ellis co: Tracey Ellis 201 Oriole St, Fountain, Co 80817

you can send mail to Jerry Ellis co: Tracey Ellis 201 Oriole St, Fountain, Co 80817

UPDATE: Dad has been moved to Colorado Springs, he is at a long term rehab hospital, today he brushed his teeth by himself (it's the little things that excite us!!!) He is still quite confused, his long term memory is right on but his short term is foggy, he has trouble finding the right words and expressing himself, I know my daddy is in there but I don't know how long it will take to get him back to normal, well as normal as he was! LOL

keep praying and sending healing vibes his way!

UPDATE: Dad has been moved to Colorado Springs, he is at a long term rehab hospital, today he brushed his teeth by himself (it's the little things that excite us!!!) He is still quite confused, his long term memory is right on but his short term is foggy, he has trouble finding the right words and expressing himself, I know my daddy is in there but I don't know how long it will take to get him back to normal, well as normal as he was! LOL

keep praying and sending healing vibes his way!

UPDATE: WOOHOO!!! dad got up and stood and took 2 step on his own. He has asked for ice cream and a list of the meds they have him on (in that order!). The docs have okayed a move out of ICU and to a regular room (in the Neuro ward). He is doing amazing!!! They are going to get physical therapy up to start working with him tomorrow. Thank you everyone for everything!!