*In my best Movado voice* “I’m so special, so special, so special, so special” is the new phrase or song of the year. Robert introduced us to this song this week and has been saying it ever since. I even took the liberty of youtubing the video. I found out that the only words I can decipher is “I’m so special, so special, so special, so special”.
This week was a good week for Robert. Of course he is still keeping us all laughing. Right now, he is saying his good nights to everybody. He enjoys the nightly rituals of having his feet rubbed. My father has been spoiling him but now it is Destiny’s turn but according to Robert, “You don’t do it like my pops does it… you need to improve.”
There are so many things that Robert says that has me rolling on the floor laughing my butt off. But there are not enough characters or time or space to write it all. Well, below is Robert’s report for the week.
Tuesday March 3, 2009
Today Robert moved to the Rehabilitation Center. The transfer went well but it was hard for Robert in terms of pain. It took him a while to calm down and let his pain meds take affect. It took about 30 minutes before he calmed down and spoke calmly and talked about how glad he was to be in rehabilitation. He said, “I gotta get back, I am ready to exercise and get strong.”
We met with his Doctors and they discussed with us how his rehab was going to go. He will be worked for six days straight, from the time he wakes up until dinner time. His only rest day is Sunday.
Wednesday March 4, 2009
At 8 am Rob ate breakfast. From 10 am until 11 he met with his speech therapist. From 11 to 12 he had Physical therapy where he did exercises, moving his limbs and sitting up for an hour. He ate lunch at 12 and then worked with his occupational therapist from 1 until 3:30pm. He performed daily duties like brushing his teeth and washing his face. He ate dinner at 5pm and then welcomed his visitors. He told us about his day and I expected him to be sleep when I got here but he was up and talking. Our Dad stayed with him until he went to sleep.
Thursday March 5, 2009
“I don’t want no beef stroganoff…” This was the saying of the day.
Today his schedule was pretty much the same but he had more physical therapy. He worked with his physical therapist from 11:30 until 3pm, only stopping for lunch.
When I got here today he was about to eat dinner, the infamous meal, Beef Stroganoff. It didn’t look appetizing. Auntie told him what it was and he went off. “I don’t eat Beef Stroganoff, what are they trying to feed me. I can’t even pronounce that let alone will I eat it. Call my brotha, they trying to feed me Beef Stroganoff.” So, for dinner Robert ate Chicken smothered in Mambo sauce with fried rice.
Friday March 6, 2009
Robert still talked about that beef stroganoff. He has refused to eat any of the hospital food. Once again, he had chicken smothered in Mambo sauce with fried rice. Today he worked with his speech therapist, therapeutic recreation, physical therapist (twice), occupational therapist (twice). He sat in the wheelchair from 11am until 7pm. He looked good in his wheelchair. He was pulling himself up and moving his head around more. He was doing a lot. I was so proud. Still talking about that beef stroganoff he refused his dinner from the hospital. Instead he ate Pizza from Uno’s and pineapples. That was all he wanted.
Saturday March 7, 2009
Well, today Robert answered his room phone when my mom called. It shocked her. LaDonna told him how to use his phone and he been trying to call people and talk all day. Well, apparently the phone must have fell off the bed and Robert went after it. He fell out of the bed. It was a scare for us today but he really tried to get that telephone. He went for a CT scan just to make sure he didn’t injure anything. His results looked much better than when he first arrived at rehab. He is doing well and is actually moving his head and neck and limbs much more than before. He was very irate this morning after the fall but now he is much better. After many visits and motivational speeches, he returned to his comedic stage.
His rehab schedule was cut short today because of the fall so he didn’t sit up today. But he will get rest tomorrow and start his rigorous routine on Mon
Well we just had sooooo much fun visiting with Rob on Saturday March 7, 2009. He is Robert for sure....I've actually never seen Robert in all the years I've known him laugh that hard. Marcus was playing with his Monster trucks and then he said Bullshyt.....well that was it Robert started to laugh and laugh.....that delirious laugh when you just can't stop laughing.....omg it was sooo funny....and contagious...he was like "ya'll got to stop, my head hurts"....and then like every two minutes he would just bust out laughing. His whole body was in it and what a wonderful thing to see. I mean just 2 weeks ago visiting with him was nothing like this. My heart is truly smiling right now....I couldn't make a tear come if I tried....more like tears of joy. We got our Robert back, although he has many more obstacles, I have no doubt that he will become the positive, fun-loving person he was meant to be. You can't bring him down no matter what, like he said, "I'm Sarah Monroe's son", said with much base in the voice. I love you Rob, keep working hard!
ReplyDeleteHello Evelyn and Family,
ReplyDeleteIm at work now , Im glad you have this blog because it gives us the chance to follow roberts progess. I want to visit everyday unfortunately my schedule does not allow that so this blog is very important to me. I check everyday for updates because this is totally awesome!!! I will see you guys soon..
Blessings
Pastor