Bro. Dale worked really hard today with his therapists. The speech, occupational and physical therapists all came by and worked him for about 45 minutes each. When they were done, he was worn out and went straight to sleep. But they were pleased with what he was doing today. The physical therapist put the electric stimulator on his right leg and the muscles began quivering. That's a good thing! She's going to keep using that on his arms and legs. His lungs are remaining clear. He didn't cough much today and there was very little to suction. So that is a good thing. He also got his staples out today from his scalp and his abdomen. So all of that has healed nicely.
The main focus of the prayers for him now are that he will continue to be increasingly alert and able to understand commands. To be ready for the Methodist Rehab in Jackson, he has to be able to withstand 3 hours of rather strenuous therapy. So he will need to be more alert than he currently is. Pray that the family and doctors will have wisdom on the best place for him to go next when his two weeks at his current facility are up. They anticipate that he will be making more progress, so they won't make the decision until closer to time for him to leave.
Mrs. Doug said that enjoyed having several visitors today too! That's always a blessing and encouragement to them.
" 9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, 10 so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, 11 being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience." Colossians 1:9-11
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