Rob is really improving now. He is still fighting a low grade lung infection, but they seem to be controlling it well. He is able to sit in a chair for a while and is being slowly weaned from the ventilator. They still have him on a few med’s, but overall, he seems to be maintaining well on his own strength.
We have had some absolutely wonderful times together this week. Rob’s spirits are very good and he smiles a lot, loves to give and get get kisses and hugs, and is making some jokes. It’s still hard for him to talk because the ventilator/tracheotomy, but I’m understanding him more every day when he is off the ventilator.
They finally moved him into his own room which is really great. We can talk a lot more open and play music a bit louder, and he has a view to the outside. He jokingly asked the nurse for a beer the other day, and yesterday he was jamming in bed to ZZ Top’s “Tush“. Tomorrow I’ll be bringing in “Smoke on the Water” as it’s one of his and his Dad Ger’s favourties.
If everything continues as it has this week (no more infections), I am hoping he will not be in intensive care too much longer. Once he is in a “normal” room, it will make it easier for visitors. Poor Rob has mostly been stuck with me visiting him all the time, along with the wonderfully supportive visits of our family. I think it will be great for him to start to see others soon. I’ll be keeping everyone posted as to when that will be possible.
Wonderful news! Keep on taking these steps forward
Dear Rob and Ellyn! So grateful we are with the news Rob is making so much progress and is making jokes and almost off the ventilator….congratulations on these big steps forwards.
In Greece they say: “jamas” for “proost…”, so Rob here is our “jamas” to your first beer, with our best wishes for your health..
big hugs
Tanja and kids
That’s wonderful news. Keep up the music therapy. Here’s hoping it won’t be too long until he can have that beer.
Love
Caro Martin Jacky and Max
Move to private room is wonderful for Rob and Ellen too. More privacy, more music, more fun. Let’s he keeps moving, soon, out of ICU to rehab and then from their to Andijk!
Glad he’s got a sense of humor going. That helps so much in lots of ways on many levels.
Best wishes for continued healing and minimal setbacks.
This is wonderful news! Tell Rob that I recently downloaded ALL of George Carlin’s works – and I can send them his way as soon as I burn the CDs (many). But he has to promise not to break any weak spots in his belly when he laughs and if he does, he can sue George’s estate – not me.
This is very good news. A big step forward. A few more of these steps please.
Thats good news, toi,toi,toi!
Very Good……
Hooray!!!