Bro. Dale was more sleepy today. He was also running a low grade fever. They are pretty sure that is from a UTI again. They gave him a roceferin (sp?) shot tonight and will give him another tomorrow night and Sunday night to make certain they knock it out. The speech therapist that came today found a way to wake him up by rowing his arms like he's rowing a boat. He met with 4 speech therapists and 3 physical therapists today for evaluations. He will probably have some more evaluations on Monday and then meet with the doctor there on Tuesday. They will put together a treatment plan at that point. They did have him sitting up on the side of the bed for about 15 minutes today. Mrs. Doug said she could tell he was trying hard to hold himself up, but his muscles have gotten weak from being in the bed for the past 6 weeks. They are going to be working his spine and neck muscles to strengthen them so he can sit up on his own. Some of the exercises they had him do today were things like stacking 3 cones on top of each other. He was able to do that, which shows an improvement with his coordination. Also, they put water in a glove and tied it up and asked him to put it in the garbage can. The first attempt, he just kinda dropped it and missed, but the second attempt, he actually leaned forward and was able to get it in there.
The therapists will not work with him over the weekend, so pray that he can get enough rest to get over his UTI and be ready to work next week. Pray that he will be able to be alert next week for therapy. Mrs. Doug also asked for prayers as she begins trying to get on a new schedule and starts thinking a little more long range as to how to get back to work. She found out that there is a pull out bed in his room and she is allowed to spend the night, so she will probably spend at least Monday nights there since the doctor will be coming early on Tuesday mornings. She's planning for Sundays to be a day at home and church and to give Dale a break from her pestering him. ;)
I asked her if there were visitation hours for the facility. She wasn't sure of the start time, but said they lock the doors at 8pm. Visitors are welcome. There's not a set time at this point for therapy, but once they get going with it, she'll let us know. If you want to call first, Mrs. Doug's cell # is 662-414-1285.
The address of the place is:
R. Dale Easley
Baldwyn Nursing Facility
739 S. 4th St.
Baldwyn, MS 38824
But you can still send cards and such to their PO box that I posted a couple of days ago.
" 1 I want you to know how hard I am contending for you.... 2 My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4 I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments. 5 For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit and delight to see how disciplined you are and how firm your faith in Christ is." Colossians 2:1-5
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