Today John will be transported to the Neuro Rehabilitation Center at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix! It is a red letter day on John's journey to recovery. St. Joseph's has a national reputation for successful, specific and individualized programs for treatment of brain injury and spinal cord injuries as well as other complex medical conditions including amputations. John is excited and ready to begin the work ahead with an excellent staff that he has seen at work with his parishioners in the past.
Yesterday was the best day yet for John. The good news of the drop in white blood cells in the morning followed by good reports when his dressings were changed were welcome news. With the physical therapist assisting, John walked 65 feet to the nurses' station, rested a bit in a chair, then walked back to his room. What an effort! Also, the G.I. troubles (hiccupping, coughing, choking) symptoms resulting from the 3 surgeries is beginning to improve which makes eating less difficult. All attending doctors "signed off" for his transfer and the rehab center accepted John as a patient. Last night John declared he " felt the best he has felt since this ordeal began. Certainly, his voice, concentration, and clarity of thought were better.
We will continue to keep you informed. For people in the valley here, I will let you know when visiting hours are available. John loves the greetings, but they are best sent to our house.
Our grandson, Josiah (3), in Texas expressed our excitement best:
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