For those of you still checking in, I wanted to let you know that Dick is doing well. He went to the eye doctor the other day and they say his eye is fine. He has a little double vision only when he looks out the corner of his eye to the far left but they say even that should eventually go away. He is back to wearing his contact and he can read the paper with it again although he thinks he might need to get it increased just a little. (that might just be his age creeping up, he will have a birthday next month)
He has increased his daily walks from once around the block twice a day to twice around the block two times a day and hopes to soon be driving. He has been busy with the grand kids which he has enjoyed tremendously, helping Avery ride her bike, pushing Brock on the swings, playing catch with Braden and keeping up with Brooklyn and Carson.
A home health care nurse visits once a week and has given him good reports each visit. She is impressed with his progress (who'd have guessed).
He still has to go through his lithotripsy and have that irritating g-tube removed but these will be a cake walk for him. So as you can see his recovery is still ongoing but it is proceeding in the right direction. Slower than he would want but that is to be expected the overachiever that he is.
Check back. Updates will be posted occasionally as there is more to report.
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Keep up the good work Dick. We are out of town until the 6th. of May and when we get back I will get with you for a visit or breakfast or both or walks around the block, whatever. You are a great guy and an inspiration to us all.
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Uncle Dick, You are doing terrific work! We continue to pray for you daily and are so glad that you are getting stronger! Enjoy every minute with those grandchildren, I know they absolutely love spending time with their Grandpa!
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Kirk, Melanie, Zachariah & Kristen
Giant steps in the right direction. All will be resolved with patience but know it seems like a long road. But Dick has traveled it at lightning speed. Great to hear the good news, we do still check in on him! Love to all.
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