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The Come Back Kid
That is what my sister is calling Jess.
He had an amazing day today. The P.T. came by to give him "the six minute test." Jess had to walk for six minutes. He moved without a walker at a decent clip. It was with effort, but he was not huffing and puffing. He was so proud of himself. He asked me several times, "Did you see me?"
A coworker had come to see Jess for the first time. He was surprised, after hearing all the stories, how well he looked. (He just missed all the scary parts). Jess has really been focusing on a positive attitude and every day I see him becoming more confident that he will win this battle. He knows when to try a little more but smart enough to know when enough is enough. He is relaxed when speaking and his body language is at ease. His trademark facial expressions are becoming more obvious. Heis coming back!
We took my laptop out to the lobby and I had Jess compose an email. He is having therapy for his right hand from the carpel tunnel release (I don't know if I began blogging when he developed his second hematoma in his arm, if the CT release was not performed, he could have lost his arm) , anyway, typing was also an accomplishment for him. Of course while we had the laptop out we had to look at Doodle slideshows. : - )
Once again, Phoebe and Hobbes are ready for bed and I am up blogging.
Hope you all have a beautiful Sunday. I intend to take Jess out to the patio...
Doodle Kisses and sweet dreams, J,J, P and H.
He had an amazing day today. The P.T. came by to give him "the six minute test." Jess had to walk for six minutes. He moved without a walker at a decent clip. It was with effort, but he was not huffing and puffing. He was so proud of himself. He asked me several times, "Did you see me?"
A coworker had come to see Jess for the first time. He was surprised, after hearing all the stories, how well he looked. (He just missed all the scary parts). Jess has really been focusing on a positive attitude and every day I see him becoming more confident that he will win this battle. He knows when to try a little more but smart enough to know when enough is enough. He is relaxed when speaking and his body language is at ease. His trademark facial expressions are becoming more obvious. Heis coming back!
We took my laptop out to the lobby and I had Jess compose an email. He is having therapy for his right hand from the carpel tunnel release (I don't know if I began blogging when he developed his second hematoma in his arm, if the CT release was not performed, he could have lost his arm) , anyway, typing was also an accomplishment for him. Of course while we had the laptop out we had to look at Doodle slideshows. : - )
Once again, Phoebe and Hobbes are ready for bed and I am up blogging.
Hope you all have a beautiful Sunday. I intend to take Jess out to the patio...
Doodle Kisses and sweet dreams, J,J, P and H.
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Comment by Marianne *OZZY & ZOEY on April 19, 2009 at 5:21pm
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Great news looks like prayers have been answered...hope each day gets more positive.
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Comment by 2SCdoodles on April 19, 2009 at 4:36pm
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More really wonderful news! Every evening I look forward to reading your blogs. There are so many lessons for all of us in your writing. By-the-way, you are a really good writer!
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Comment by Adrianne Matzkin on April 19, 2009 at 1:52pm
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Janet - that is wonderful news!! Another addicted Doodle Dad - yaahhhhooooo!! It will be wonderful therapy, both physical and mental - for him.
Sunday in the sun on the patio - I am jealous. Here in Pittsburgh it is cloudy and since there is no sun, the 61 degrees is cold!! Oh, poor me - I know you midwesterners are saying through the snow flakes!!!
I hope you had a fantastic day!!
Adrianne
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Comment by Susan on April 19, 2009 at 9:34am
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What a wonderful warm day to go out on the patio! It is so beautiful this morning! Jess will really enjoy it today. I am glad to hear that his moods have improved and he is confident of getting better. That helps you as well as him! Typing and Doolde pics...what a way to spend a Saturday...lol! Hope Sunday is lots of fun as well! :)
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Comment by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle on April 19, 2009 at 9:24am
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So glad to hear that Jess is doing so well, and has such a positive attitude. This shows how important it is for everyone to stay fit and in good physical condition, as Jess was before the heart attack. That makes such a difference in recovery. Jess has inspired so many of us in so many ways.
Hope you enjoy your Sunday on the patio with Jess.
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Comment by Jeri on April 19, 2009 at 7:38am
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Fantastic!!! Such great news. Warning this DK site is addicting and will enhance his typing skills.
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Comment by Beverly Wright on April 19, 2009 at 5:30am
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Janet,
This is great!!!!!!!! It is wonderful to hear such good news today!!! Tell Jess when he gets home and you are not there to just get out the computer and check out all of our doods on this site and before you know it so much time has gone by and you will be home!!!! Warn him how addicting it is to see other pictures!! We are all so thankful for Jess' progress. I know you and Jess feel like you have been on a roller coaster ride. So glad to hear that "your Jess" is back to his old self. Love, hugs, and doodlekisses.
Bev
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