Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Standing and Walking and DR. PEPPER - Oh My!!!

My gosh, where do I begin today. I guess it all started around the time of today's therapy session. Dr. Duke, Denise (PA), and Martha are out in the hall (down a ways from Dad's room). Mom sees them talking while on her way to the utility closet and being her usual "chatty" self lets them know that dad's doing therapy. Dr. Duke says he'd like to just see how dad's doing and he'd be down there in a minute (just yesterday he'd pointed out that after these months of inactivity he's "weak as a kitten"). Dr. Duke also lets her know that he's ready to let dad have something to drink. Anything he wants! He says dad will be allowed to have 2 medicine cups full. It might not sound like a lot but up to this point he's never had more than 3 tiny ice cubes OR 1/4 medicine cup of water in an hour. With Duke's go ahead, Dr. Pepper would definitely be on the menu after therapy. With Dr. Duke still in the hallway, Dad got up to begin his workout with therapist Jocelyn. Using his walker he walked out of his room, down the short hallway, and into the main hallway, where in stood in plain sight of Dr. Duke. Duke looked over in sheer amazement and let out an "I'LL BE DAMNED". Not much can leave Red Duke speechless, but this sure did. This was one heck of a walk for dad, probably 4 times further than he's walked yet. From there he got in his wheel chair (remember sitting is quite difficult as well), and mom wheeled him through the halls and around the waiting area. The nurses all told him how good he looked and how well he was doing. When they got back to his room, he got out of the wheelchair and walked back to bed.


After all of this he was treated to his Dr. Pepper. He said it tasted good, although he couldn't really remember what it tasted like before. Following this he settled down for a rest, and he's snoozing now. WHAT A DAY!!!

9 comments:

  1. Praise God!!! And, in His time! You all continue to be in our prayers and hearts! How thrilled you all must be.....he is your husband and father.....we are friends and our hearts are filled with joy and thanksgiving!!! I can't even imagine the joy you must feel!!! We continue to pray; please continue to keep us updated!!

    Bill and Nelda

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  2. AWESOME!!! Just think before long you'll be able to handle 8oz.of good ole Dr. Pepper!! Bottoms up!! Maybe Dr. Duke would like to sit down and share one with you soon!:) We are amazed and thankful to God for everything, its a miracle! We continue to pray and praise God for His Goodness. Jan and Honey

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  3. I have been keeping up with Louis on this blog. I am totally amazed, you are all very blessed to have the #l Dr. around. We pray for his continuous recovery and strength. He is truly a miracle. God Bless Louis,Ruthie and the girls and family.
    Elaine Mach Cook
    Lawton, Oklahoma

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  4. YIPPEEEEEE & GOD IS SOOOO GOOD...i was so happy to see the pic of Louis with the Grandkids the other day and now Dr. Pepper paid a visit...what a treat!!! I was also reading about him coming back to El Campo and home and just like the trains have come back Louis will come back a little slow at first but watch out he'll be goin good and strong in no time. I THINK I CAN I THINK I CAN...well we all know LOUIS CAN BECAUSE GOD CAN and with the love and prayers and support of all who care for Louis we'll all POWER HIM THROUGH...GOD BLESS YOU ALL i'm just so happy for ya'll this is wonderful news...Brenda Williams ;o)

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  5. Dr Pepper -- that is a real treat! Sure sounds like the road to recovery to me!!! Keep up the great work, Louis! Still praying down here in Brazil, and rejoicing with you. I'm only slightly jealous (no DrP down here at all...).

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  6. DP and Dr. Duke-Evidently a winning combination. The Blessed Virgin Mary has kept Louie safe in her mantle, and the healing just keeps on!
    Many prayers will continue, and much love is flowing from Wharton County to you
    The Kachmars

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  7. The little things in life that we take for granted. Here's to you and your progress. Chink! Chink! (or maybe it's more like thud, thud)
    I'm so happy to hear that things are looking up for all of you and God is answering prayers.
    What an inspiration you are to all of us.
    Richard & Claudia

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  8. Thank You, Jesus, for this wonderful news!

    "The LORD has done great things for us and we are filled with joy!" Psalm 126:3

    For His glory -
    James and Jeanne Elder

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  9. What terrific news! We continue to pray for you all. It won't be long and he will be back on that tractor with the grandkids.

    James, Diedra, Kayla & Kayce Wallace

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