Murphy's Wounded And Down
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I’m reluctant to write this except to thank all who have been sending well wishes and prayers toward Bernie’s recovery. She is definitely on the mend with great acceleration.
A week ago Bernie was moved from one of the premier Detroit area Hospital / Medical Centers to a very small, but specialized rehab hospital. One of their primary specialties is tracheostomy weaning. After her initial evaluation the PT Honcho took me aside and told me not to expect miracles and that many people live out their lives without the use of one leg. I wanted to deck the guy on the spot, but I simply told him we’ll see what happens.
During this past week I’ve worked both passive range of motion and mental concentration exercises with Bernie. We worked often, repetitive and long hours. Today I felt safe enough to call several relatives and friends that have praying for us and pass on wonderful news. I want to share the same news with all of you that kept the faith with us.
To make a very long story short, today the evaluating PT Honcho gave his very humble apology to me for the delivery of such a bleak outlook the other day. I knew the day after he did the evaluation that he would be sampling crow meat.
Bernie has done remarkable things this week. She will start her standing / walking training tomorrow, her left leg is doing great. Her left arm, wrist, hand and fingers are well on their way also. She also had a speaking trach put in yesterday and is talking quite well, amazing.
I’m hesitant to wallow too much in this celebration because of our history with this bleed that started so simple.
You can’t beat faith and the strength of the Irish. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, from a humble servant
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