Marc wants Mom's cooking

Marc had another great day today. We went for a walk this morning with Marc in his wheelchair. We actually had permission today to go outside, so outside we went. First floor, out the doors and we walked along the walking path. DHMC is really set up quite nicely for paths, picnics, a playground and flower gardens. Its very calm and peaceful. We were pushing along and Amanda showed up, taking her break (she works @ DHMC in Same Day Surgery as an LNA for those that don't know) - we walked for about 25 minutes then Marc got tired, we went back inside and I put him to bed and he fell right to sleep. He ate really well today but he's decided that hospital food isn't that great (except the burgers). He eats it because he's starved, has to put his weight back on, but he's starting to have food brought in. dickens!!

We found out today for certain that Marc will be transferred to Fletcher Allen inpatient rehabilitation center in Colchester, VT (Burlington) on Monday the 8th to start his re-hab. This is great news. He's ready to start and Frank & I will be there with him. We need to find a place to stay while up there and we can be involved with the physical and occupational therapy as well as other sessions of rehab. At this point we don't know how long it will be but once he has finished rehab he will come home and someone will have to be with him 24 hours a day for however long.

He's doing great though. He's talking on the phone, voice getting stronger every day, walking, sitting and getting up and eating is getting easier for him, though he still needs someone with he does these and he gets tired quickly. He remembers everyone!! but he does have short term memory loss and gets confused easily, especially after he wakes up from a nap. He tends to ask the same questions a few times but this is generally in his confusion time.

We are pleased with his progress but he still has a long way to go. Thank you EVERYONE for your thoughts, prayers, calls, visits, cards, hugs, help, everything. It has given us the strength we've needed during this trial. We love you all.

Love, Janice