Thank you for your update, Peter. I wish Don a continuing recovery, it's great that he has been able to keep his sense of humor that will make all of this long journey easier for all of you.
This is wonderful news. Thank you for the update. Don, I'm so happy for you and your family. Great to hear of your amazing progress. Best wishes for continued recovery.
Hi Don and Family, thanks for keeping us in the loop on this good news. Let me know if we can be of help, I worked with Don at DHS in the early years. Two years ago my husband had his second stroke which left him unable to speak clearly or to find words. Though his mind still works quite well, this is on top of his being almost blind due to macular degeneration. He has problems with aphasia and with being able to pronounce the sounds and words (dysarrthria and apraxia) so he has been getting speech and other therapies off and on for two years now at Courage Kenny at Abbott. They are terrific and have helped him so much. He also went through an intensive aphasia program at North Memorial that is 4 hours a day for a month 5 days a week, that was outstanding. I too know the drill about many appointments each week and what it is like to live a "new normal". I encourage you to keep going for every therapy he can tolerate and that you can get insurance to cover! It is amazing how the brain can rewire to compensate. I am so happy to know that Don is improving so much, he is still relatively young which makes it likely he will continue to improve for a long time to come. Please feel free to call me if you want to compare care taking resources, and therapy notes, etc. 612-719-5845.
How great to hear that you dad is doing better and on the recovery road. We are so glad to hear that and relieved for all of you. Continue to keep us informed. Greetings and love to your Mom.
Don, glad you are continuing to improve. There are great therapists at Courage Kenny and I am sure they will help you accomplish all your goals. Will continue to pray for a complete restoration of your body.
Thank you so much for the post!! This is all great news!! So grateful that prayers were answered for Don and your family. I have continued to pray for Don everyday as he makes his way back to optimal health and I will continue to do so. Many hugs to all of you!!!
Keep it up Don. The journey will be long but I know you can do it.