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Thursday, August 26, 2010

Rick has made it to Room 468 at Harborview Trauma Rehab. He is recovering from the pacemaker implant which will slow down physical therapy on his left arm a bit. Unfortunately, the left arm has the most mobility. They have capped his trach and are talking about the possibility of removing it in a couple of weeks. He starts rehab today and will for the first time since the accident be putting on a pair of tennis shoes. He has a daily schedule and we are told that even though he can have visitors in the evening during the week, he will be so tired that he will most likely be sleeping. There is no therapy on Sunday and so that would be a good time for visits. Thank you all for your support R&R.

13 comments:

  1. Happy Day! You are always in our thoughts and prayers. Know that we are all pulling for you.
    Cindy & Steve

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  2. Yay!!! The 16th and 17th Floors just did a happy dance. Keep on rockin' Rick! :) -Jen H.

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  3. This is awesome. SBA in Ashland is cheering also.
    Sandy

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  4. Wow!! Are you Awesome or what Rick!! Tennis shoes and all!! You are in our thoughts and prayers daily and know you will be home before you know it!!
    Sharon & George

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  5. Rick, Wishing you many happy moments of exhaustion due to long and rewarding rehab sessions. Make Rocky Balboa proud! Bill

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  6. Finally, some routines and extremely hard work. You are great at both of those things. I know you will progress greatly.

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  7. Dear Robin, Rick and children - you are in my thoughts and prayers everyday- keep on hanging in there as it WILL GET BETTER - Hugs - Linda Hajjar

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  8. Rick & Robin....how exciting is THIS news?
    Good to hear your operating system has new hardware, software upgrades, and t-shoe applications! No dou't you'll master your new programming protocols in no time.
    We're with you!
    Keith & Susie

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  9. Thinking of you both and continuing to pray for progress every day. So glad to hear about the tennis shoes - I bet that will put a smile on Rick's face for sure!!! Keep up the GREAT work.

    Penny & Doug

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  10. Such great news! I love Bill's "Rocky", We know Rick has this strength, and will do great! Thinking of you both always, miss you guys!

    M&M (Mike and Mel ;o)

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  11. Great to hear you are doing so well, Rick! Push on! hope you can keep your very special sense of humor are they take you through the drills!Love you all and we are looking forward to hearing from Connor - his bedroom overlooking the lake is ALMOST ready for him. :) Nancy & Steve

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  12. YAY Teal family! It is has been so encouraging to learn of Rick's progress!! You are all in my thoughts and prayers... :-)
    -Amanda

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  13. We are happy to hear of this progress! We sure miss you guys. Hang in there Rick...fight hard in therapy and good things will come! Robin, you're an amazing woman my friend...Love you both! Jim and Cindy

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