It seems like the only way I know the actual date is when I write the first post of each day. The days seem a blur right now. We moved today to the National Rehabilitation Hospital. The morning was spent preparing for the move and keeping the hospital focused on the goal of moving today, not after the next set of tests. Ken is getting restless and it is time to begin working on the deficits he has. Each day he is more alert and is returning to the familiar ways. The transition went well overall. He seemed a little skeptical when we first arrived but interacted werll with the staff and was able to show them what he can do already. He can help with dressing and undressing himself. He is feeding himself with 1 to 1 supervision to make sure he doesn't take too large a bite. He always eats dessert first and who can blame him it is the best part of the meal! The rehab hospital is the best in the country so I am confient we will see progress.
It was like a reunion there tonight as we saw families who were with us at Georgetown as well. The 21 year old with the brain tumor is walking independently now and it has only been a week. Interestingly enough I have never seen this young man and I doubt that they have seen Ken but we feel connected to each other's success. It has been 13 days since the event and Monday will be two weeks since his craniotomy. He will get the staples out on monday and two weeks after that he will be fitted for the replacement piece.
The staff at both hospitals have been so nice to us and so supportive of his progress. We have promised to return with Ken walking to bring candy for the nurses on the Neurology units. We have tons left from the wedding still!
Good Night!
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