Rob is doing great. Every day he is improving, and he is able to enjoy some of life’s simple pleasures.
Rob’s parents Ger and Tonny came up from the south of Holland for a visit today. It was a tiring trip for them, but I think they all loved to see each other. Rob received a beautiful quartz owl from them and we all enjoyed time just hanging out together. What a difference for them to see him after being here last when he was in intensive care.
Rob was finally able to eat some Ben & Jerry’s ice-cream. He had tears in his eyes after 90 days of a liquid diet thorough his nose. He also had a big craving for a Sprite, which I’ve never seen him drink before. After his first big slug he said “it’s even better than beer!”. He is slowly increasing eating normal food, and even had a coffee today. He can’t wait to get the nose tube out, and we hope that happens in the coming days.
He had his first shower today and felt and looked great after it. And “yes”, to those of you have commented that his hair looks more red, it definitely does. I bought him a new swimsuit for when he goes to rehab, but was worried that it was a bit big. The nurses were very nice and helped him to model it. I wish I had a picture, because he had these abstract patterned “boardshorts” and a stripey shirt and made a wonderful “I’m Too Sexy” pose for us. He is swimming in them now, but hopefully he will grow into them in short order.
He is also able to get around much better now, and that should be increasing every day. I am hoping we hear in the coming days about going to rehabilitation. I think he has enough strength to do really well now, and he is VERY motivated and wants to get started quick! “What are we waiting for” is what Rob says — indeed.
I’m brining his trainers in tomorrow because they want to try to get him standing up a bit. I’m also going to bring some of his Levi’s and normal clothes, which I think will make him feel much better too.
I hope you don’t mind me posting so much. It’s just so exciting to see him doing so well and we are both celebrating every moment of it!
