After a few difficult weeks, we wanted to let you know that we are doing well and celebrating life. Rob’s family is also doing well, and although everyone is sad, there is also hope in the future.
Rob has been able to stand for a short amount of time unassisted. Here is a short video clip of Rob talking about standing (in Dutch). He is still struggling with getting his left side moving more, but is making improvements on his strength and dexterity every day. He has a great physio-therapist named Werner de Haan from Praktijk Andijk, who is very motivated and working hard with Rob in a very positive way. The goal is to get him walking, but it will still take some time.
Rob's Heineken commercial (click for video)
Next week we have a visit to the rehabilitation center at the WFG hospital (same as where he was before) so Rob can continue with other therapies to help get him into action more. We are also investigating alternative therapies and new therapies, and hope between all of them, Rob can get to where he wants to be. Overall, we could not be more pleased with the progress he is making since he came home from Heliomare in mid-January.
planting seeds
Today we started all of our seedlings for our garden. We are very excited to see what might grow…
Hi Rob and Ellyn,
Great to hear about your progress. It’s a lot of hard work (as Mo does know) but you will get there! Keep up the great attitude, we are thinking of you.
Take care and hope to see you soon,
Mawela and Gera
We loved Rob’s Heineken commercial! Glad to read and see how well you are doing after these difficult weeks, and yes, we too believe that your positive attitude, your strength and your beautiful good vibes will bring you this summer the loveliest flowers you’ve ever seen!
Thanks for sharing this all with us!
Love,
Tanja & kids
Signs 0f Spring – a new (and hopefully better) season for everyone! Our snow piles are disappearing and the daffodils and crocuses are bravely sprouting up. The cardinals have been calling and yesterday several flocks of sandhill cranes passed overhead on their way to Wisconsin–a great spirit-lifter that I look forward to every Spring.
Take care and keep up the good work. We’ll see you in April!
Love, Mom (Dad too)
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Hi Robert,
That’s a good combination beer and plants. Enjoy the beer and success with the plants. Take care
Mike
Lookin’ good!! I know that your garden will flourish and the summer will bring great things to both of you-
love,
Babs
It is great to be a witness to all the progress. It is also good to see that even out of sadness positive energy can be gained. With all the good vibes you both are radiating i am convinced everything you seed will grow
Cu soon,
Rob