Sunday Update

Bob as Best Man at Bill and Mary Gay's Wedding

Today was a quiet day for Bob.  The highlight of his day was again his lunch.  Today was even better because he fed himself with his left hand.  This made him very tired.  He spent a lot of today sleeping from the combination of hard work from feeding himself and low blood pressure.  Please pray for continued progress this week as he prepares for rehab.

Saturday Update

Bill and Bob climbing at the Cottage

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Bob had another great day. Today he was able to eat his first "meal" for lunch!!!!  Although he had other options on his tray, he went right for the mashed potatoes, gravy and chicken.  The lunch was purred to the consistency of pate, but Bob ate it right up.  He enjoyed it so much that he was looking for a dinner tray.  Bob will have to wait for this until Monday when his speech therapist will work with him.  For those of you who haven't had a chance to visit Bob I wanted to let you all know that he now hears and understands everything that is said to him.  He is able to read as well.  As soon as I get the new address I will post it so that those who want to can send him a card.  Every day his speech is getting better and he is able to say more.  We are so thankful for the love, support and prayers of each and every one of you.  

Friday Update

Morden Family

Today was a big day for Bob because he got out of bed!  He sat in a chair this morning for about an hour and ate some applesauce.  Later in the day he did some range of motion exercises.  Tomorrow he will be getting a "real meal" for lunch.  For the time being, he will need to have the food that he eats pureed.  

It has been indicated that he will be ready to move on to acute rehab at Pinecrest in Delray in the near future.  I will make his new address available as soon as we get it.  I know he would love to hear from all of his friends.  The recent visits have meant so much to him.  Bob is working so hard so that he can get back to see everyone.

Thursday Update

Bob on the beach in Sarasota

Most of today was spent focusing on Bob's sores.  His sores were cleaned out to the bottom.  The remaining tissue looks healthy, and thankfully there were no signs of further infection.  Bob may have a plastic surgeon check them to see if he is a candidate for a "skin flap."  This procedure would expedite the healing process.  He will resume his regular schedule of therapy tomorrow.

Wednesday Update

Bob on the land where Wendy's sits today

Today was a day of physical therapy for Bob.  He only had range of motion sessions today as they will be assessing his sores tomorrow.  The past few days Bob has had a "vac" on his sores to help clean them out.  They were careful during physical therapy today because they did not want to risk the seal of the "vac" to be broken.  The plan is to kick start the healing of the sores so that Bob can move onto Rehab.  He will begin to receive some pretty high doses of strong antibiotics.  The doctors decided to put a new "pic" line back in his right arm so that they do not have to keep placing a new IV line every three days.  

Tuesday Update

Young Bill and Bob

Bob had another good day today.  For the first time since the stroke Bob was able to eat.  While sitting up he ate applesauce and ice chips.  Although Bob made a comment that it didn't fill him up, he was very happy to eat.  Bob had a special treat today when he was able to talk to his dear Aunt Sally.  Bob had the biggest smile on his face when she was talking to him.  Continued thanks for the visits, prayers and positive thoughts.  Bob would not be where he is today without each one of you.

Monday Update

Bob and his nephew, Billy

Today was a big day for Bob.  As of early today Bob is breathing without a trach!!!  He is very happy about the change and is having an easier time talking.  Bob's day went fast today as he had a lot of visitors.  Bob will resume his therapy sessions tomorrow after the holiday weekend comes to an end.  

For the third time this month Bob has become a great uncle.  William James Morden V was born this evening at 6:50.  Congrats to Billy, Sheryl and big sister Emily.