Well, there was no blog yesterday because Mark and I were busy with a wild Super Bowl party. We celebrated with a burger, chili mac for Mark, and a couple of chocolate shakes. Are we the wild ones or what??!!
Actually, we had a quiet day and Mark had a long nap in the afternoon before the game. I ran out and got us some "goodies" and we watched the Giants win. Unfortunately today, he couldn't remember who had won. I think he was just placating me by rooting for the Giants.
Today, was very un-quiet. Actually, it screamed and roared. He had speech therapy and did very well with his "lessons" and then they came to cast his legs. They decided, along with Mark and my approval, to do both legs. The casts will come off on Thursday, and the second set put on. He was in a great deal of pain and had to be given additional medication to get through the day. He was in a lot of pain yesterday with the braces because he continues to pull up his knees. The pain should be less in the coming days as the casts stretch the muscles. It is hard to see him in so much discomfort, but he knows if he wants to walk again, it is a necessity.
Hopefully, he will relax his impluse to pull up his legs, and the casts will be more comfortable. He will have his regular PT tomorrow. We are hoping that the pain will be worth it. They assure us it will. Seeing how uncomfortable the braces were, it is our best hope. We have witnessed first hand (pardon the pun) how well his arm and hand are since that casting. He is actually moving his arm and starting to reach for things with his hand. Therapy will increase that.
Today was only about as good as the date (a four) but tomorrow were looking for the date as well.
Monday, February 4, 2008
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2 comments:
We did miss your update but knew you would be "involved "in the game .
I can only imagine how difficult it is watching Mark go through all this pain BUT the results WILL be worth it. He is one strong and determined young man and he will do whatever it takes to reach his goal.
Hang in there to both of you from Wayne and Irene xxx
It is great to hear recovery seem to be going well. Sorry that I haven't made contact earlier. I served with Mark at Ft Hood, great soldier. I have been monitoring his progress via emails from Jeff and now this blog. I'll be deploying again very soon and I hope to stay in touch when I can. If you could email me a mail address for Mark, I would greatly appreciate it. You hang in there Mark, Later Jake.
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