Mark had a nine today! It was a very good day, with a lot of activity. He started out with a scan of his abdomen, so breakfast was delayed. He made up for that when he got back. He had occupational therapy and was cooperative throughout. He was talking to everyone who visited and didn't get agitated at all.
At lunch he was evaluated by the speech therapist and was taken off pureed food and put on a soft mechanical diet. He did well with his chewing and swallowing, but just has to stop talking with his mouth full! When the pain terrorists, as he calls the PTs, showed up he was put in his back brace, did his leg exercises and put in the wheelchair. He was sore and tired but did well. Then he was put back to bed and a knee brace was put on which helped stretch his knee. This remained on for thirty minutes and then it was switched to the other leg for thirty minutes. He was sufficiently exhausted after all this. He did eat a good dinner, but got a little agitated afterward due to being tired. He was sound asleep shortly after. All in all, it was a day of great promise.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
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Ann,
Both Marilyn and I read your blog daily. When Mark was being moved to Tampa, I was getting a bit concerned because there weren't any updates. So very pleased that Mark is doing as well as he is. All of you have been in our prayers since the day of the accident. Can't wait to have all of you back in Ohio.
Ted & Marilyn Neale
It brings a tear to my eye when I read such good news.Keep it up Mark and well done to you Anne.
We read the blog with delight and feel the strength,joy ,pride and always a hint of humour.Irene and Wayne x
Ann, thank you so much for the updates. My Soldiers and I are so grateful for it, and extremely proud of Mark. Thanks and god bless you all.
Mark! I'm SO happy to hear you're doing so well! Your a prime example of the determination Soldiers have to succeed. I update my guys on your status all the time, and their so excited to hear how well your doing. Keep it up, don't give up, and everytime you feel down...just remember, we're all here and we're all pulling for you. Much love from "Comanche Land!" :)
this bit of news may give Mark something to talk about. The high school Mustangs Hockey team will take to the ice this weekend for the Ernfelt Tourny in Strongsville, and Mark will be thought of all weekend. You Rock Mark. Keep up all your hard work,.
Glad to hear that things are continuing to improve. Keep working at it buddy and you'll get out of all this just fine. We're all here to support you.
The Mongers are trying to figure out how we can make a trip down to Tampa to see you. We're looking forward to seeing you again!
Mark,
I've been reading this blog daily and your Mom's email digest for the weeks before that. The Comanches are grateful for the news and excited for your rapid and amazing recovery. Of course, the fact that it has been so amazing to the doctors and others your are used to a less tenacious and driven individual it has been amazing. For us who know you, we've been saying "of course Mark is recovering faster than anyone imagined. That is just Mark."
Ann, please contact me at michael.scheller@gmail.com or michael.scheller@us.army.mil please. I have something for Mark. You have a very special young man there who, as proud as we are of him, you must be even more proud of.
Michael Scheller
CW5, AV
Comanche Commance Chief Warrant Officer
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