Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Wonderful News
Alan has a new release date of May 13! This is tremendous news. The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers that helped make this happen. This gives Alan 2 extra weeks of therapy. This has lifted everyone’s spirits and given Cindy some time to get the house, car, etc., ready for Alan’s return. Improved mobility is the major focus again.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
CT Inconclusive
Alan got a new roommate on Friday, which was a nice change of pace. His therapy has continued at a strong and steady pace. There is nothing significant to report relative to improved mobility, however, he has made significant progress over the weeks.
Alan’s CT was diagnosed as “inconclusive” a.k.a “See you in 6 months,” in doctor-speak. That was a real comfort to Alan and Cindy and they wish to thank you, again, for proving the power of prayers. The family is still awaiting word from insurance which will determine his release date. More news should be available in the next couple of days. Please keep those cards, calls and visits coming-they are truly uplifting!
Alan’s CT was diagnosed as “inconclusive” a.k.a “See you in 6 months,” in doctor-speak. That was a real comfort to Alan and Cindy and they wish to thank you, again, for proving the power of prayers. The family is still awaiting word from insurance which will determine his release date. More news should be available in the next couple of days. Please keep those cards, calls and visits coming-they are truly uplifting!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Positive Progress
Yesterday the CT was done in the morning and they are awaiting word, so keep those prayers coming!
Alan has made significant progress to the point that the therapist recommended he stay another week and extend his release date to May 6. Alan’s group of doctors agreed and he is now awaiting word from the insurance company.
This week, Alan was able to get in the passenger side of his car with Cindy’s help and a slide board (instead of the electric lift.) This is stellar performance! Alan has been working very hard. His fine motor is improving and he was able to manage a zipper Tuesday. Cindy has been attending therapy with him to learn how she can help facilitate things for him.
The doctors are planning to remove him from steroids by May 4, and fortuneately, his blood sugar has remained normal.
The family would like to thank all of you for your calls, cards, visits and love.
Alan has made significant progress to the point that the therapist recommended he stay another week and extend his release date to May 6. Alan’s group of doctors agreed and he is now awaiting word from the insurance company.
This week, Alan was able to get in the passenger side of his car with Cindy’s help and a slide board (instead of the electric lift.) This is stellar performance! Alan has been working very hard. His fine motor is improving and he was able to manage a zipper Tuesday. Cindy has been attending therapy with him to learn how she can help facilitate things for him.
The doctors are planning to remove him from steroids by May 4, and fortuneately, his blood sugar has remained normal.
The family would like to thank all of you for your calls, cards, visits and love.
Monday, April 20, 2009
A Good Weekend
Alan’s roommate, Kenneth, left last Tuesday night and without a new one yet, Alan has been sleeping well.
Alan had a haircut this week and met with the Nexus rep. on Friday. They are now awaiting word about insurance coverage to transfer him there the 29th.
Several weeks ago when they took Xrays, they saw a shadow on his kidney. They have scheduled a CT, this week, to verify this is nothing more than scar tissue or a bad Xray, so please say some prayers that the CT comes back clean.
Alan is still continuing extensive therapy and enjoys the pool exercize the most.
Several visitors came this week, and on Sunday, they took Alan outside where he could sit in the garden. He really enjoyed getting out of the hospital into the sunny day. He sends a special thank you for all of the wonderful cards he’s received.
Cindy was busy Sunday getting Clarke ready for the DC trip that his school, Cooper, is taking this week. She was able to send him off, at the airport this morning, which was a comfort in itself. She would like to thank everyone for their continued interest, love and prayers.
Alan had a haircut this week and met with the Nexus rep. on Friday. They are now awaiting word about insurance coverage to transfer him there the 29th.
Several weeks ago when they took Xrays, they saw a shadow on his kidney. They have scheduled a CT, this week, to verify this is nothing more than scar tissue or a bad Xray, so please say some prayers that the CT comes back clean.
Alan is still continuing extensive therapy and enjoys the pool exercize the most.
Several visitors came this week, and on Sunday, they took Alan outside where he could sit in the garden. He really enjoyed getting out of the hospital into the sunny day. He sends a special thank you for all of the wonderful cards he’s received.
Cindy was busy Sunday getting Clarke ready for the DC trip that his school, Cooper, is taking this week. She was able to send him off, at the airport this morning, which was a comfort in itself. She would like to thank everyone for their continued interest, love and prayers.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Good News
Thanks for all of your cards, phone calls, and e-mails-they are the highlight of Alan’s day. Alan’s address at TIRR is:
TIRR Memorial Hermann /1333 Moursund Street/ Room 409A/Houston, TX 77030 and egreetings may be sent through www.mhhs.org just drill down through “patient” and “egreeting.
Alan is still undergoing extensive PT and OT and even, water therapy, all day except Lunchtime. This is significant since he is feeding himself with his right hand and he has good upper body mobility. He is also able to work on his laptop and can transport himself in a manual wheelchair. He is still paralzed from the chest down but has had sensation in his abdomon. His team of doctors has set his current discharge date on April 29. Cindy is trying to get him moved to Nexus in The Woodlands and thanks Ronnie and God for making that connection. Small miracles have happened in the last few weeks and the family would like to thank all of you for your concern, support and continual prayers.
( Thank you to all of you that have offered to help. We will use this forum to get the word out.)
TIRR Memorial Hermann /1333 Moursund Street/ Room 409A/Houston, TX 77030 and egreetings may be sent through www.mhhs.org just drill down through “patient” and “egreeting.
Alan is still undergoing extensive PT and OT and even, water therapy, all day except Lunchtime. This is significant since he is feeding himself with his right hand and he has good upper body mobility. He is also able to work on his laptop and can transport himself in a manual wheelchair. He is still paralzed from the chest down but has had sensation in his abdomon. His team of doctors has set his current discharge date on April 29. Cindy is trying to get him moved to Nexus in The Woodlands and thanks Ronnie and God for making that connection. Small miracles have happened in the last few weeks and the family would like to thank all of you for your concern, support and continual prayers.
( Thank you to all of you that have offered to help. We will use this forum to get the word out.)
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
It is me Cindy
Today was a great one for Alan...
He started his Occupational (OT) and Physical(PT) Therapy program today at TIRR (Texas Institute for Rehab & Rehabilitation). He actually got to go down to rehab in a wheelchair; first time he has moved out of a hospital room in 3+ weeks. He worked on his computer, using his brain & my hands to do the typing, yesterday, to get several real estate listings going. I am his legs, too, right now, I went home to The Woodlands today, to post two of his Cagle Realty signs. We really need the business now!!!
God continues to bless us & we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the love, support, & prayers you have sent to us.
For those who have asked about his diagnosis--It is TRANSVERSE MYOLITIS, an inflammation of the myelin sheath that surrounds his spinal cord. They never found out the cause. They call it idiopathic when the cause is unknown. Doctors said it was probably a virus that attacked his spinal cord, like a cold, respiratory infection, that he could have had months ago.
Please keep the prayers coming... A miracle is in progress.....
Love all of you!!
Cindy & Clarke
More to come tomorrow.
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