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Thursday 10 October 2013

Stephen update

Good morning my wonderful friends, Stephen is almost definitely coming home next Wednesday the 16th :o)  
His occupational therapist came out to inspect his new bedroom for suitability yesterday and gave it a big thumbs up. She also measured up for a second stair rail so he has one each side, one for going up and one for going down, and for grab rails each side of the front door, and approved a chair for him so it all rests now with his progression. 
I was in the gym yesterday where Stephen and others were having a little competition trying to get a basketball into the net and was amazed at his progress. He can now get up off the bed himself without holding on to anything, but then he needs to have a tripod stick to walk. His walking is getting stronger every day, they just have someone walking behind him in case he falls but they don't need to help him now.
They don't need to send a hospital bed home with him so I have now bought him a new bed which will be delivered the day before he comes home.
Today I am having a day off and spending it with my cousin and we will be going out for a pub lunch, then I will spend the evening with my daughter Susan. It is her first day back at work today.
I would like to say a very big THANK YOU to all of you for your support and prayers, from Stephen and from me :o) 
Jackie xx 

18 comments:

Aunty Sue said...

Ooh Jackie I Am So Pleased And Gosh How Quickly He Is Improving Things Will Be Such Easier When He Gets Home. Big Hugs

brenda said...

So good to read this Jackie, it has been such a worrying time for you.

Enjoy your pub lunch today.

B x

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Thanks for the update, so glad he is doing so amazingly well. It will be lovely t have him home and I am sure he will be happy to be home too. Hope you have a lovely day today xx

Doreen said...

So glad to hear such good news Jackie.xxx

Squirrel x said...

So happy for you hunny, and for Stephen too of course! That is the best news. Hugs Sxx

Sue said...

Hello Jackie.
I am delighted to hear your news. Stephen is doing so well and it's brilliant news that he will be coming home next week.
I hope you enjoy your pub lunch and your evening with Susan.
All the best to you and your family
hugs Sue xx

Jocelyn aka JoBear2 said...

Brilliant to read about Stephen's will and determination to improve each day. How fantastic that he will be home soon!

Sending {{hugs}}
Jocelyn x

Crafts-by-Alison.blogspot.com said...

Such Brilliant news Jackie, so glad that Stephen is on the mend and will soon be home. Hope you enjoy your day off. Sending you big hugs. Alison xxx

Unknown said...

I'm thrilled for you both Jackie! xxx

http://acraftynutter.blogspot.co.uk/ said...

Onward and upward Jackie (((HUGS)))

coops said...

fantastic news jackie.i bet you are so pleased that stephen is recovering so well and that he is coming home.i hope you enjoyed your day out.


xx coops xx

Lynsey said...

Hi Jackie, sorry to hear about your son being so poorly. So pleased he is on the mend.
Sending you big hugs.
Lynsey x

Christine L said...

Wonderful news Jackie!! And I know he'll be in good hands when he gets home too...

Big hugs
Christine x

Tracey said...

Brilliant news Jackie, I am so pleased that he is getting there. I hope you enjoyed your day off, well deserved. Sending you a hug. Tracey x

Joanne said...

Oh Jackie, this is such wonderful news! I am so happy for him and for all of you. I know each day will bring small steps towards a full recovery. But those small steps sure add up! Sorry I haven't been by - my daughter is still having issues and I caught a rotten cold. Always something! Big hugs to you, Joanne :)

Lesley said...

Great news so pleased stephen has made such good progress and will be home today - hope you had a great day with your cousin & daughter best wishes lesley x

Chrissy C said...

Glad all of you are back and getting better by the day. You have had such a worrying time and now hopefully will only get better. Sending love to you all. Xx

Viv said...

So pleased for you Jackie and Stephen is doing so well now it's amazing !!!!! :) Viv xx