Today was a solemn day. It was quiet and serene. Robert didn’t talk much; he just laid in the bed thinking. He is still a little weak from all of his procedures today. When my mom walked into the room this morning she was shocked at his appearance. Rob was sporting some Polo sun shades and sitting up real high. His cousin came by this morning and blessed him with some shades. Rob loves his shades and you can always find him with some on, whenever you see him. He calls them his hata blockers.
The neurosurgeons came in and cleaned his dressings and stapled his wound on the right side of his head. Today they inserted a feeding tube through his nose. A speech therapist was supposed to come and evaluate him and see if he was ready to eat solid food. But she could not perform the evaluation because Robert was too tired to talk back to her. They unwrapped and removed the bandages from his head. His hair has grown back so fast it looks like he has a Mohawk with his dreads. They pulled his dreads up in a ponytail so you can really see how well his wounds are healing.
Robert did exercises with his nurse today. He started moving his left extremities. He is responding to pain more so than anything. Only time will tell how well he has improved but with continued prayers and his strong will I know Rob will make a full recovery. He didn’t get moved to a room today but maybe tomorrow.
I must say, he is looking better and better each day. He is looking more like the little boy I used play with on Saturday mornings. He is looking more like the athlete that I use to cheer on at his games. He is looking more like the little brother that tried to act like the big brother and father to his sister and his mom. He is just looking like himself which makes his family and his friends happy.
Despite his disposition Robert still remains cool, sitting in the bed sporting his Polo shades.
The neurosurgeons came in and cleaned his dressings and stapled his wound on the right side of his head. Today they inserted a feeding tube through his nose. A speech therapist was supposed to come and evaluate him and see if he was ready to eat solid food. But she could not perform the evaluation because Robert was too tired to talk back to her. They unwrapped and removed the bandages from his head. His hair has grown back so fast it looks like he has a Mohawk with his dreads. They pulled his dreads up in a ponytail so you can really see how well his wounds are healing.
Robert did exercises with his nurse today. He started moving his left extremities. He is responding to pain more so than anything. Only time will tell how well he has improved but with continued prayers and his strong will I know Rob will make a full recovery. He didn’t get moved to a room today but maybe tomorrow.
I must say, he is looking better and better each day. He is looking more like the little boy I used play with on Saturday mornings. He is looking more like the athlete that I use to cheer on at his games. He is looking more like the little brother that tried to act like the big brother and father to his sister and his mom. He is just looking like himself which makes his family and his friends happy.
Despite his disposition Robert still remains cool, sitting in the bed sporting his Polo shades.
I'm always happy to hear of any new accomplishments that Rob has made during his recovery. I think we are all getting to a point where we are realizing just how long of a road there is to travel. One thing I know for sure is we have each other and time, and those two things together will carry us through. Don't let me forget God who is Rob's security blanket right now. I love you Rob and we are here for you whenever you need us. I can't wait to make you my BBQ Pork chops........mmmmmmm
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