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Three Weeks Ago

| January 19, 2013

Our lives were turned upside down. We rushed Peter to the hospital because he had lost the use of his right hand and his right leg wasn’t doing what he wanted it to do. The first couple of days were concentrated on stabilizing Peter and preventing some thing worse to happen. By New Years Eve, […]

Sometimes It is the Little Things in Life

| January 18, 2013

PETER UPDATE: They have him working on a treadmill with some assistance. They are working on strengthening the right leg so he can walk on his own again. They are working on strengthening the grip of his right hand. Yesterday he was able to go on a short outing to a bookstore, which was a […]

Two Steps Forward and One Step Back

| January 16, 2013

But it was a baby step so not too bad. UPDATE ON PETER: We had mostly good news from his recovery team with only one what I am hoping is small set back. He has made vast improvements in a week and the team is feeling very positive about the next couple of weeks. We […]

It Is The Little Things That Make Me Happy Right Now

| January 13, 2013

Fezzig: You just wiggled your finger. That’s wonderful! Wesley: I’ve always been a quick healer. -The Princess Bride I have learned or relearned more about how our muscular system and nerve system works in the past two weeks than I have in years. After one has a stroke, there can be a couple of days […]

Peter Stood Up Without Assistance!

| January 12, 2013

And that is the first step, as it were, to being able to walk on his own. I am so proud of him. He is working hard and pushing himself as far as they will let him. He wants to walk onto a plane and fly home. Again these all seem like baby steps but […]