Sunday, January 18, 2009

Amazing Progress!!

Later on Sunday January 18th: It is such a relief to begin physical therapy. Jay is very stable and his pneumonia is clearing up. The staff has been vigilant and aggressive in their care and their efforts have been very beneficial to us. Jay is resting comfortably after a busy day of therapies. It really is amazing how much progress we've had in the last two days. I was told that it would start to happen, but Jay's medical fragility had been our focus. Now that he is so much better, it's exciting to start working on recovery. Steps are small and the road is long, but we're on our way.
Dawn
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5 comments:

  1. Luke MehallJanuary 18, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    Thank you for the updates. The Helman family is in our thoughts and prayers here in Gunnison and we love Jay very much and pray for a healthy recovery.

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  2. Lisa and Kyle SmalleyJanuary 18, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    Dawnie Doo,

    Keep sending us that great news! Jay you are THE MAN! Recovering so strong! Celebrate every step of your recovery.
    Jude says, "Please feel better!"
    Macey says, "Dear Uncle Jay, Knock Knock - Who's there? Olive - Olive Who? I LOVE YOU!"
    We love you guys so much, xoxoxo The Smalleys

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  3. Howell-KadlecJanuary 18, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    Hooray for this great progress!!! The Howell-Kadlec clan have all been praying and will keep at it until Jay is back where he belongs. We hope Jay realizes how much he is loved and respected in this little Gunny town. You too Dawn and Dev! Take care. Stay strong.
    Love and prayers,
    Vicki, Fritz, Shannon, Dana, Tyler, Devan ("Minnie-Me")

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  4. Carol PrimusJanuary 18, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    I hope they can find him a longer bed!
    love, carol p.

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  5. BrittJanuary 18, 2009 at 11:30 PM

    Jay, you're a Rockstar! So glad to hear you started PT and that the pneumonia is clearing up. I know the processes to eradicate many of the things going on are less than pleasant, hang in there... it gets better! As I sent dawn in an email, Tobias Wolff once said: "We are meant to persist. That's how we find out who we are."

    You're a trooper and I admire that so much. Take care buddy...and I hope they get you your sprite soon (although, not through a straw... it increases ICP)!

    Dawn and dev, thanks again for keeping the blog updated... you two are also equally as awesome as Jay. And, thanks for the address :)

    Britt

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