Rob has decided, with my full support, that another lap at Heliomare is the best solution. We were already happier in the last week with the amount of proactive rehabilitation he has been receiving, and were even happier today with the meetings we had about plans for action.
The new plan is to focus on his standing/walking, along with as much therapy as possible on his left arm. He will also have good cognitive and speech therapy. The new planned release date from Heliomare is sometime the first week of February. With good plans in place, Rob feels like he can handle, it and I also feel that things are moving in the right direction for him.
It was wonderful today to watch Rob standing a few times. He is so motivated to get out of that wheelchair that I know he will be progressing a lot with the very able help of his physio therapists (thanks Hermine and Baas).
We have also put into place all that is needed for when Rob comes home, and it is a relief that we will not be rushed to put things into action too soon. I think we will have some breathing room now, also for the slow wheels of bureaucracy. We have a good social worker helping us, and the system is not as difficult as I thought, with some help (thanks Lenie). In other words, we don’t need to “fly without a net” now.
We were also able to come home in our own car tonight. I can’t express how much freedom that brings us to be able to go out and do things together. Tomorrow we will make a shopping trip together, and although mundane, getting back into a normal rhythm is so important for Rob in regaining his life.
Rob’s mom Tonny is also more stable now with her health, and we are looking forward to a nice visit with Rob’s sister Anne and husband Mick this weekend.
Thanks once again for all of your support. One of these days I will have some time to write you all individually.
hoi Rob & Ellyn,
wat fijn om te horen dat het de goeie kant op gaat.
Heel veel beterschap gewenst. dikke kus Irosha
zeg rob, zodra je weer kan lijkt het me leuk weer s zo’n zondagtourtje te doen in die kekke daf van je. net zo hard vooruit als achteruit! beterschap,
boj
hi folks, good to see you having so much fun on Sinterklaas 2009!
great news, big steps you’re making, succes!!! and love
Tanja and Noah
ps we just “did”the Sinterklaas…on the 7th
noah was with his dad on the 5th..but we had great fun
we’re now planning to do Oudejaarsavond on jan 3rd…
anyway, keeps you flex!
Hi Ellyn en Robert,
Veel plezier dit weekend met Anne en Mick, en Sinterklaas…
Robert, wanneer gaan we samen de dijk op om de honden rond de Vooroever uit te laten??? Zo te horen/lezen binnenkort!
Veel liefs.
That’s great news!! It’s good to have a plan & a date to aim for.
Loads of love as always C&S xxx
This is good news guys. I’m glad you’re keeping everyone concerned on their toes. Another success!
love, Caro
and here I was practicing to win a wheelchair race against Rob…. there goes another illusion…. hrmpf… bette sput those running shoes on again
Lieve Robbie en Ellyn,
Heel veel plezier met Anne en Mick.
En Rob zet ‘m op met ‘t trainen!
liefs,
Dorette, Joost & kids
Hoi Robbert & Ellyn
Supper supper supper Rob ga op je doel af.
Veel liefs en groetjes van Peter & Bea
Heads up Rob, I hope you will be stronger every day.
Grtz Remco.
P.S. Give my regards to your Mother and Father,
I hope they remember me.