Mrs. Doug made it home safely from Jackson and Johanna and Dawn are there with Bro. Dale now. Mrs. Doug said that he seemed much more sleepy today and she wasn't sure why other than perhaps still trying to recover from being so sick earlier in the week. Although he did perk up when Dawn got there. It will be good for him to get to spend time with them this weekend.
Today when the occupational therapist came in to do the electric stimulation on his arm, he recognized the feeling on his right forearm and started moving his fingers. He was not able to do that yesterday! She asked him to take a cone from her hand and he was able to do it. Then she told him to give it back to her and he did. Then she asked him to give the cone to Mrs. Doug and he did. That was a very encouraging sign that he was able to understand instructions and follow them!
Today they also put the speech valve on his trach. It made him cough a good bit more, so they weren't able to leave it on for a long time, but he was able to cough with his voice. Also he was having a very productive cough, which was good. They will be putting the speech valve back on as often as he can stand it over the weekend. By Monday the speech therapist told him she wants him to be able to open his mouth and say "ah." Pray that he can! She also encouraged Mrs. Doug and Johanna to ask him questions that would only require a "yes" or "no" answer or just one word. That will encourage him to start answering questions as he is able.
"8 I keep my eyes always on the LORD.
With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
9 Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices;
my body also will rest secure" Psalm 16:8-9
Bro. Dale Easley
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