StrokeSurvivorBlog

Steve is continuing to improve through stroke rehabilitation. He is doing well on the stairs with two assistants, but the knee still doesn’t want to lock into place, so please continue to pray that the brain connection will be made for the knee to obey that command. He is getting some good grasping with his left [...]

This past Saturday a group of men and women from our church came to our home for a work day. I brought Steve home so he could see everyone, and his heart was so touched by the outpouring of love in action. The ladies cleaned my house, scrubbed floors and dusted while the men raked my yard and picked [...]

Some new stroke therapy goals were established for Steve. When he meets the goals, he can leave the nursing home where he’s been a resident for 3 weeks. I worked with his therapists to set these goals, because I knew what he needed to do in order to function at home and for me to care [...]

On Sunday Steve went to church for the first time in 8 wks. The music, message, and the outpouring of love from everyone kept him in a high emotional state the whole day. His eyes actually hurt from weeping so much, but it was a very good day. Everyone commented on how good he looked. Many who hadn’t seen him [...]

Yesterday I took Steve to the orthopedic doctor and he said the ankle was doing quite well and there’s a lot of new bone growth, but it’s not 100% yet. He should continue to wear the AFO (ankle foot orthotic) for a few more weeks.  He also x-rayed his shoulder and found that it is a little [...]

I have some very exciting news! On Saturday afternoon I was doing some therapy with Steve because he doesn’t have any on the weekends. I worked his left arm, moving it back and forth in a sawing motion. He tried to flex the muscles each time I did that, and then it happened…he started to grasp [...]

It’s been 7 wks. since Steve had the stroke. We’ve been feeling a little down since moving to Woodside last week and it’s hindering his progress.   I’ve found myself comparing this facility to Bellin, and this has resulted in a critical and complaining attitude. Along with my weariness, Steve’s slow progress, and the depressing atmosphere of a [...]