Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Stand Tall

Today was probably the best day Kyle has had here. Today everything kinda seemed to flow and his pain and nausea seemed to subside. We are hoping for many more days like this. Kyle got a new roomate, needless to say he is already requesting a private room if that tells you anything. Kyle got up this am went to weightlifting again, then went to mat class where he does all his stretches. After stretching he got to play bowling on the wii and was super excited when he beat all those young kids! He says he still has it! Then he had physical therapy with Kate, who is awesome, she doesn't take any of his crap she just dishes it back. Today he gave her a hard time about being blonde while she got him up in the standing frame. And today for the first time he stood up a complete 90 degrees! It was so nice to see him standing up again, even if it was with assistance. They will do this about 3 times a week for 30 minutes. Then we went to lunch me, him and annelle. After lunch we had education class on stress. Then it was his favorite occupational therapy with Deepa who is even worse then Kate. She doesn't wait for him to say anything, she dishes it instead which is funny. Needless to say they keep him in line and don't let him get away with much! She worked with him on transfers to a regular bed so he will be used to it when he gets home. Last but not least he had chairclass which was interesting. He had an obstacle course he had to go threw which he said kicked his butt! He had to go up and down stairs in his wheelchair, they worked on curbs and ramps. Lets just say he is exhausted and should rest easy tonight. Which is a good thing considering his day starts even earlier tomorrow with the Urologist!
Cathy we saw your sister yesterday and she told us lots of interesting stories about you and David. Kyle said you just wait till he sees you!
Well because Kyle's day starts early so dose mine so goodnight and see talk to you tomorrow!

7 comments:

  1. Wahoo!!!!!!! Sonds like a great day! I check your blog every morning after I pray for you both. It is always so good to hear that Kyle had a good day! One of Briana's patients told me one time that they thought Physical Therapists must take a class in "how to be mean to patients" LOL!!! Keep up the good work! Love, Johnny & Nancy Birkenfeld

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  2. It does Kyle some good to get back some of that Myers medicine ;)

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  3. Good Job Kyle. You just made my day knowing u r doing soo goooood. Have another great and safe day. Luv Ya.

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  4. That's wonderful to hear! I hope you many many more days like that! "Cast all your anxiety upon Him, because He cares for you." Peter 5:7
    Amber & City View FFA

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  5. Kyle got that picking on the nurses from Grandpa--now he can look forward to what he will grow up to be!! CRAZY??!! Keep harassing them, that way they'll never forget you! Keep up the good work. We are still praying and all my little old ladies from church are praying too!

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  6. YAHOOOOOOO!!! WHAT A GREAT DAY!! WE ALL GET EXCITED WHEN ITS BEEN A GREAT DAY FOR YOU AND ERICA!! YOU ORNERY OL' COOT...I CAN JUST HEAR YOU HARASSING THE THERAPISTS!! KINDA LIKE DUCKING OUT ON PROM DECORATING, HUH? HEY DON'T BELIEVE EVERYTHING MY SIS TOLD YOU ABOUT ME..I WAS THE ANGEL CHILD..SHE WAS THE DEVIL CHILD! I'M PRAYING FOR A GOOD DAY, POOTER!! OH i MEAN TATOR!!!! LOVE YA BOTH
    THE FOX

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  7. Kyle and Erica,
    I'm so glad to hear that you had a great day! I hope you have many many more of those. It was so good to see you on skype the other day! I sure do miss seeing you around every morning when I drive in that parking lot, but seeing you on skype just made my day. Oh, and by the way...I cannot wait to hear the inside scoop you got from Cathy's sister. I want to hear ALL the details! :) I guess they are keeping you updated on the new building. Seth and I drove in the other day and for the first time he noticed the new part. He asked what it was and I told him that is where Mr. Myers will teach you all about metal and welding. He was fired up! Take care...
    Lisa

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