08/19 - First steps

Friends,

I'm happy to report that David went from taking 4 steps on his first day at rehab center to taking 24 steps today.

Also, he put together some puzzle and took his first shower. It is a lot of emotions.
we are confident that his recovery is on track.

Thank you all for your prayers and good wishes. David is inspired by your prayers and good wishes.
Please keep him in  your prayers for a speedy and full recovery.

08/17 - Moving to Intense Physiotherapy Facility

Everything went well. Last night 08/16, we got the green light to go for a rehab facility where the goal will be intense therapy (occupational, speech, and physiotherapy). The first step will be evaluation and then  create a plan. So far, so good.

08/15 - One month!!!

Dear friends,

One month ago, 07/14, David was checked in on the hospital. Lots of scary moments, lots of crying, no sleep, but finally, JOY and more JOY.

This week has been great. David is conscious, responsive, active, keeping his good mood and thoughts, and responding REALLY well to physiotherapy. Every day is a new day. Monday, his left leg was moving better. Tuesday, again around 4am, he waked up moving his left feet and toes. Wednesday was the time of his left arm. And Thursday, left hand fingers. Small movements but enough to bring tears not just to me but also doctors and nurses who witness all the fight since the beginning.

David is blessed!!! God is SUPER!

08/09 - Ups and Downs

This week was a complicated week.  In the beginning of the week, several scary moments: fever, swelling, confusion, new nasal tube. But seems everything is back on track. 3 days without fever!!! Yuppy!!!!

Yesterday, Saturday (08/08) David wake me up with blessed news: he was able to move his left toes. This is amazing and it is showing we are in the right path.

Today, during physiotherapy session, he was able to do all sets successfully with both legs and feet and we started seeing some minor movement in his left arm.

Now, he doesn't have the nasal tube anymore, he is speaking better, his eyes are in sync, he is responding well to exercises.

08/05 - Day is shining again

Friends,

Sorry but I was not able to post since Saturday... David was not ok and the priority was to make sure we have all the points covered.

So, in a summary:

- Sunday / Monday, David had a small step back. Scary day. Doctors worried and small swelling in the brain; visitors were requested to hold because we should save his energy; some adjusts with his medications and here we go.

Today is a better day for sure. He is up since 6:30am, alert and communicating (and joking) and taking naps. Also, did almost 1:30hr of physiotherapy and was able to sit in the chair for another hour. He is feeling hopeful and confident

08/02 - It is Not a good morning

Friends, please keep your prayers!

David is not ok today. He is really confuse. His ammonia level are up again and sodium down. I'm chasing the doctors to request a new ct. lets hope for the best

08/01 - Almost there

Today was pure joy and grateful. David is fully awake, full of hope and confident. He passed the 'swallow test' and is already drinking his sparkling  water.

Hopefully tomorrow we are going to move again. Seems we are going out of ICU.

Today we are having the assistance of a great nurse who gave some rehab exercise! And we are doing!

God is good! God is with us ALL the time.