Here are Cora, Coby and Scott's final thoughts of his hospital stay.
Cora:
1. I like meeting new people. (nurses and patients)
2. Having all the drinks I want!
3. I like helping the nurses get things.
4. Coby I like all 3 therapies, even occupational!
Coby:
1. I like seeing all the friends that come to visit my dad.
2. I really like going to therapy. (which one?) um Physical Therapy and Speech!
Scott's words of wisdom regarding Hospitals:
~Nurses can't tell time before 7am
~Hospitals have their own agenda.
~I DO NOT recommend long hospital stays! If you find yourself in one, get out ASAP!
~CATHETERS SUCK!!!
Scott had decided with his hospital stay coming to an end he is no longer wants a blog devoted to him. We invite you to follow our family blog @ http://www.scott-diane.blogspot.com/
Thank You for the Love and Constant Thoughts and Prayer that have been poured on our entire family in this extremely traumatic situation! I have had many people share with me some of the medical trials they have endured as families. Each starts with it's no where near what you're going through... NO matter what the trail is in your life, it is real and it is hard for you. Please do not think what we are going through is more than what you face! It is only different!
Much Love and Warm Wishes to each of you that read this blog, Diane
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Day 73, Diane
It's almost day 74 Which is the day Scott leaves hospital living! I can't hide my joy! I am so excited that we're going home to live as a family again. The kids are so excited that we will all be home again as a family. Scott is so excited to get out of the hospital and have his family again. SO MUCH JOY!
Since Scott has learn he has an end date for being in the hospital and then going home and having it go so well he is a new man. He is now treating all the staff how as he has treated people he knew pre-injury. The easiest way to explain this is, he started interacting more with his nurses and especially his therapists. After being in the hospital so long being told what to do all the time he became very introverted where staff was concerned. Not now, he laughs and jokes with them just like with eveyone else. He has progressed so much in the last week, it is amazing.
With heading home he's moves to the in-home therapy phase. We are hoping to move through this stage quickly and start out-patient therapies so he can came to the clinic and progress faster... which will still be slower than Scott will like :)
In the real morning, not the middle of the night morning, I'll get words of wisdom from Scott, Coby and Cora to post, as for now I'll share a phrase I learned at work today.
The Wenatchee YMCA had a Centennial luncheon where Mac Bledsoe (father of Drew Bledsoe the NFL quarterback) was the key note speaker. He shared many great and inspirational things, but the one that stuck out the most was this:
"The ideas in your head, rule your world"
If you want more info on Mac Bledsoe, he truly is an inspiring man, his website is: parentingwithdignity.com
At this time in our lives, I think this will be a new family motto.
Scott will have a full recovery! It will be sooner than the 'typical' brain injury patient!
Cuz dang it he goes home, well TODAY!
Since Scott has learn he has an end date for being in the hospital and then going home and having it go so well he is a new man. He is now treating all the staff how as he has treated people he knew pre-injury. The easiest way to explain this is, he started interacting more with his nurses and especially his therapists. After being in the hospital so long being told what to do all the time he became very introverted where staff was concerned. Not now, he laughs and jokes with them just like with eveyone else. He has progressed so much in the last week, it is amazing.
With heading home he's moves to the in-home therapy phase. We are hoping to move through this stage quickly and start out-patient therapies so he can came to the clinic and progress faster... which will still be slower than Scott will like :)
In the real morning, not the middle of the night morning, I'll get words of wisdom from Scott, Coby and Cora to post, as for now I'll share a phrase I learned at work today.
The Wenatchee YMCA had a Centennial luncheon where Mac Bledsoe (father of Drew Bledsoe the NFL quarterback) was the key note speaker. He shared many great and inspirational things, but the one that stuck out the most was this:
"The ideas in your head, rule your world"
If you want more info on Mac Bledsoe, he truly is an inspiring man, his website is: parentingwithdignity.com
At this time in our lives, I think this will be a new family motto.
Scott will have a full recovery! It will be sooner than the 'typical' brain injury patient!
Cuz dang it he goes home, well TODAY!
Monday, June 21, 2010
Final Post by Betsy
This will be my final post on Scott's recovery blog. I am thankful that I started this blog for all who know and love Booger. I started this to help Diane not feel overwhelmed by trying to keep everyone up to date and I hope that it helped Booger also.
As he approaches going back home, I will pass this off to Scott and Diane to keep you all informed on his progress.
I can not begin to express how thankful I am to everyone who has read and commented on this blog. I am thankful for every single prayer and thought that came our way.
Booger, I love you and can not be happier that you are still with us. I did this because I love you and always will. Thanks for being a GREAT brother!! Can't wait to enjoy many more, happy times with you!
As he approaches going back home, I will pass this off to Scott and Diane to keep you all informed on his progress.
I can not begin to express how thankful I am to everyone who has read and commented on this blog. I am thankful for every single prayer and thought that came our way.
Booger, I love you and can not be happier that you are still with us. I did this because I love you and always will. Thanks for being a GREAT brother!! Can't wait to enjoy many more, happy times with you!
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