Sunday, November 20, 2011
Watching dad in PT he's standing with some help! Dad has stood on two feet for 7 minutes now! Dad brushed his teeth this morning with his left hand, still have to work on spitting but on Monday they will work on swallowing again. I can see such an improvement from last week until now! We're a week in and I can only imagine what dad will be doing in a month! Great job!
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Brook, your dad is will probably break records for how quickly he rehabs!!! He is such a dear friend to me and my prayers will never cease! Tell him I am offering up a rosary every morning for him and you all . Stay strong girl-I know it must be hard on you kids to see your dad struggling with this!
ReplyDeleteBrooke, what a huge improvement since I saw him only a week ago. What awesome news. Hang in there Brooke!
ReplyDeleteLove ya :)
Brooke, I work with your father. I am one of his collegues in the region at Purdue. I want you to know that at this time of year, when we take a moment to give thanks, we all all very grateful that your father has touched our lives. He is an amazing person with strength and determination that has and will continue to inspire us all. Thank you for these daily postings. John continues to be in our thoughts and prayers. He is very lucky to have a family as strong as yours. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteJW, you have the fighter inside. The PT, stress, training, and frustration is going to help you let that fighter out, again!! Good luck in therapy. Release the hounds!
ReplyDelete-Mo Mulcahy
John,
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear you are progressing well. You are in my prayers. Keep strong and keep fighting. I know you are driven and will do well. Cheer on those Wildcats!!!
Also great thanks to your daughter for keeping us updated. We are all cheering for you John!!!
Mike Cullen
Brooke, I know you do not know me but my brother and I have been one of John's good friends since high school. You father is a strong man and I am sure he will continue to improve each and every day becasue of love he has for his family. Our prayers are with all of you.
ReplyDeleteRandy Collignon and Family!
Brooke, I went to High School and College with your dad. Great news about the progress he is making. We will be keeping you all in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteMike Head and family
John, just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you ... My prayers are still going strong here in Ohio ... Carla Jackson
ReplyDeleteHi Brooke, I am John's cousin, Joe Baumgarten of the Iowa Baumgartens. John's mom and my mom are sisters. Please know that we pray for John, and all of you as well.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite saints is St. Augustine. Here are two of his prayers to motivate you and keep you going:
- Pray as if everything depends on God. Work as if everything depends on you. (Maybe you should post that one up in John's room!)
- God of life, there are days when the burdens we carry chafe our shoulders and wear us down; when the road seems dreary and endless, the skies gray and threatening; when our lives have no music in them and our hearts are lonely, and our souls have lost their courage. Flood the path with light, we beseech you; turn our eyes to where the skies are full of promise.
Checking your blog daily and keeping your dad and you all in my prayers... Thanks so much for keeping us posted.
ReplyDeleteCathy (Millay) stover