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Friday, January 22, 2016 - 8:15 a.m.
GOOD NEWS!
Dianne has been released by both her Outpatient Therapists. While she will continue follow-up visits with her Primary Care Physicians and the recommended specialists, today marks a HUGE step in a miraculous journey that began nearly six months ago (8-26-15).
Once again, THANK YOU for your prayers and all the kindness you have shown. In that way you have all participated in her recovery. Please continue to pray for her and others affected by challenges, and we will certainly keep each of you in our prayers.
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Thursday, December 10, 2015 - 11:30 a.m.
Photo Above: Dianne pushing her Physical Therapist, so I would have to agree that she is getting BETTER and BETTER. Thank you again for your prayers, but don't stop now! Pray that healthy habits will keep Dianne on the road to complete recovery!
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Thursday, December 10, 2015 - 11:30 a.m.
Sorry that I haven't updated this page in awhile. That's because keeping up with the much improved Dianne is a challenge. She is now going to Out-Patient Therapy, and can often be spotted CARRYING the Cane that she has progressed to.
Due to her schedule, please call before visiting. Thank you again for all your prayers, but don't stop now. Pray that healthy habits will keep Dianne on the road to complete recovery!
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Tuesday, October 27, 2015 - 9:15 p.m.
Dianne is continuing to respond well to in-home therapy, and getting out for rides while the weather is co-operating. Photo below taken today in Chagrin Falls.
She has been released by her Nurse. She is continuing Physical Therapy. All is going in the right direction, and she continues to "walk off" from her Walker (slow down Dianne!). Due to her schedule, please call before visiting. If you plan to send her a card, please use our Home Address. If you need our address, please call me at 330-425-8776. Your prayers are working. Thank you and please keep them coming.
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Monday, October 12, 2015 - 10:45 a.m.
Dianne is continuing to respond well to in-home therapy, and getting out for rides while the weather is co-operating.
Here she is enjoying a Rootbeer Float at one of our old favorite stops, Grandpa's Cheese Barn on Route 250 near Ashland University. She is continuing Physical Therapy and visits by her Nurse are decreasing. All is going in the right direction, and she sometimes "walks off" from her Walker (slow down Dianne!). Due to her schedule, please call before visiting. If you plan to send her a card, please use our Home Address. If you need our address, please call me at 330-425-8776. Your prayers are working. Thank you and please keep them coming.
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Wednesday, October 7, 2015 - 1:45 a.m.
Dianne is responding well to in-home therapy. She was released by her Occupational Therapist last week, and is continuing Physical Therapy and visits by her Nurse. All is going in the right direction. Due to Dianne's schedule, please call before visiting. If you plan to send her a card, please use our Home Address. If you need our address, please call me at 330-425-8776. Your prayers are working. Thank you and please keep them coming.
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Monday, September 28, 2015 - 9:45 a.m.
Dianne is responding well to in-home therapy. So far she is scheduled for a visit from her nurse, and three therapy sessions during the next four days. She is being kept busy with those appointments and at-home exercises, so please call before visiting. If you plan to send Dianne a card, please use our Home Address. If you need our address, please call me at 330-425-8776. Your prayers are working. Thank you and please keep them coming.
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Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 1:10 p.m.
Time flies when one is trying to keep up with a fast-recovering wife! Dianne is responding well to in-home therapy, a visit to her Primary Care Physician, an appointment with her Beautician, short rides enjoying the Cleveland area Fall Weather (hold on Fall weather). Continue to pray for me as I try to get Dianne to eat fruit!!! Visits by nursing and therapists continues to keep the schedule full, so please call before visiting. If you plan to send Dianne a card, please use our Home Address. If you need our address, please call me at 330-425-8776. Your prayers are working. Thank you and please keep them coming.
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Saturday, September 19, 2015 - 9:20 p.m.
It just occurred to me that even though Dianne home and undergoing in-home visits by nurses and therapists, it might be a good idea for me to continue updating this page. She is coming along well, gone for a couple of rides, and we visited Patterson Farms today. She remained in the car while I tried to pick out fruit that she might like. Pray for me as I try to get Dianne to eat fruit!!! Visits by nursing and therapists is constantly evolving, so please call before visiting. If you plan to send Dianne a card, please use our Home Address. If you need our address, please call me at 330-425-8776. Your prayers are working. Thank you and please keep them coming.
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Tuesday, September 15, 2015 - 6:00 p.m.
Dianne is making plans to come home tomorrow. She will continue to receive rehabilitation at home for an undermined amount of time, and on a schedule that is yet to be developed, so visits will need to be scheduled ahead of time. If you plan to send Dianne a card, please use our Home Address. If you need our address, please call me at 330-425-8776. Your prayers are working. Thank you and please keep them coming.
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Monday, September 14, 2015 - 6:30 p.m.
Dianne is still scheduled to come home sometime around mid-week. If you plan to send her anything, please use our Home Address. If you need our address, please call me at 330-425-8776.
Dianne will be undergoing therapy at home for some time. We will know more details before her release.
Your prayers are working. Thank you and please keep them coming.
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Sunday, September 13, 2015 - 11:30 p.m.
Dianne is still scheduled to come home sometime around mid-week. If you plan to send her anything, please use our Home Address. If you need our address, please call me at 330-425-8776.
Dianne will be undergoing therapy at home for some time. We will know more details before her release.
Your prayers are working. Thank you and please keep them coming.
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Saturday, September 12, 2015 - 10:00 p.m.
Dianne is still scheduled to come home sometime around mid-week. If you plan to send her anything, please use our Home Address. If you need our address, please call me at 330-425-8776.
Dianne will be undergoing therapy at home for some time. We will know more details before her release.
Your prayers are working. Thank you and please keep them coming.
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Friday, September 11, 2015 - 7:00 p.m.
Assuming Dianne continues to improve at the present rate, she is expected to return home sometime around mid-week. If you plan to send her anything, please use our Home Address. If you need our address, please call me at 330-425-8776.
Dianne will be undergoing therapy at home for some time. We will know more details before her release.
Your prayers are working. Thank you and please keep them coming.
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Thursday, September 10, 2015 - 6:15 p.m.
Another good day. Three therapy sessions and two hours of "shading" ourselves outdoors. I'm amazed the "something" told me to make a Chicken Salad and put in the Cooler, so when Dianne's Dinner came today in the form of an Egg Salad Sandwich, she had the perfect complement. Your prayers are working. Thank you and please keep them coming.
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Wednesday, September 9, 2015 - 8:50 a.m.
Another good morning call from Dianne, and she is already off to therapy. Your prayers are working. Thank you and please keep them coming.
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Tuesday, September 8, 2015 - 10:00 a.m.
Off to another great start. I just received a good morning call from Dianne. She is scheduled for three therapy sessions again today. Thank you for your prayers, cards and visits.
The above photo of a window reflection is not the best, but it is Dianne enjoying the outdoors while taking a nap. I'm positioned behind her chair so I could use my arm to prevent her from breaking her neck while practicing the "Head Snap."
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Monday, September 7, 2015 - 1:35 p.m.
Photos above from yesterday. Off to a great start today. Took occupational and physical therapy earlier, and taking speech therapy right now (no break for the Holiday - GOOD!). Thank you for your prayers, cards and visits.
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Sunday, September 6, 2015 - 1:45 p.m.
Dianne had three therapy sessions and two visitors so far today. She is doing very well. Thank you for your prayers, cards and visits.
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Saturday, September 5, 2015 - 10:35 p.m.
Playing Footsie earlier today with Dianne at the UH Rehabilitation Hospital in Beachwood, Ohio. She had two therapy sessions today and we spent about two and a half hours outdoors "shading" (not sunning) ourselves. Thank you for your prayers, cards and visits.
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Friday, September 4, 2015 - 6:20 p.m.
Dianne is resting comfortably and looking forward to resuming Rehab tomorrow. Thank you for your prayers, cards and visits.
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Thursday, September 3, 2015 - 3:15 p.m.
Dianne arrived at the UH Rehab Hospital in Beachwood about two hours ago, and is already in Physical Therapy. I will post additional information regarding visits, etc. as I receive it.
U.H. Rehabilitation Hospital, Room G2
23333 Harvard Road
Beachwood, OH 44122
Thank you for your prayers and support.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - 4:30 p.m.
Dianne currently down for Cat Scan. She took a few steps with assistance, and is anxious to get moved to Rehab, telling the doctor to "keep it moving" to get the final testing done! Thank you for your prayers and support. I will post information for cards, visiting, etc. as soon as I know more.
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015 - 4:45 p.m.
Continuing to show improvement, but the transfer to the Rehab Hospital will not take place today, but possibly tomorrow. Thank you for your prayers and support. I will post information for cards, visiting, etc. as soon as I know more.
Sunset solitude of a nearly empty rooftop parking garage at UH Cleveland (7:30 p.m.)
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015 - 7:30 a.m.
Did good yesterday, and added a little standing and a few steps. Expected to be moved to Rehab sometimes today. I will post information for cards, visiting, etc. as soon as I know more. THANKS AGAIN for your prayers!
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Monday, August 31, 2015 - 12:30 p.m.
Did good this morning. She called me at home and left a "Good morning" voice mail message.
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Sunday, August 30, 2015 - 1:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.
Appetite still great. Feeding herself with the hand that three days ago had no feeling at all. Said to tell everyone "Thank you."
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Saturday, August 29, 2015 - 5:22 p.m.
A good day: Great appetite and feeding herself with the hand that two days ago had no feeling at all. Looking forward to Rehab.
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Friday August 28, 2015 - 9:30 p.m.
Dianne has made remarkable progress since being admitted to the hospital. She is expected to start rehabilitation sometimes next week.
I will try to return your phone calls, but meanwhile you are welcome to check here for the latest update. I plan to post something each evening by 10:00 p.m.
If you have questions or just want to send a message, send email to: successisyou@yahoo.com.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for the prayers and support, and please continue to pray!