I really Don't Like the Waiting Game

[puppetmaker]

Since the initial crises has passed and we now have just about everyone in the know (It is interesting reading e-mails from people that Peter has a business relationship with and they don’t know what is going on), we are now in the what is next portion for this saga.

What is next is in patient rehabilitation. We are working on the where, how, and who and still awaiting the when. And they can’t give us an exact when because certain things have to be in place and Peter’s vitals have to be consistently at a certain level before they will even think of releasing him. Until that happens, we are in a holding pattern.

Where is going to be dependent on the Insurance company. (You honestly don’t know how many times I have thanked G-d that we have insurance although this is going to be expensive endeavor no matter what kind of insurance one has) The Insurance company is deciding what they are going to pay for. We have two possibilities that both take our insurance. I am waiting to hear what the decision was from that to figure out the next step.

So we are in the waiting game for now.

Peter is doing better every day. Yesterday he was able to lift up his right arm by himself and the fingers are coming back a little more every day. He can stand up but still can’t walk and the standing only lasts for so long. His face is even more normal than the day before. And he sat up in a chair for the first time since Saturday which he was very happy about and I was thrilled. The more he can get up, the sooner he gets out and onto the next step of the journey.

Keep those good thoughts coming. Peter says it is both gratifying and humbling about the number of people who are praying for them and keeping him in their thoughts and he appreciates and is thankful to each and every one of you.

Caroline has gone into stoic mode and is holding up rather well all things considered.

My sense of time is shot. I had to look at the computer to see what day it was. Time seems to have expanded and contracted all at the same time.

I am grateful for progress on so many fronts.

Comments

[gryphonrose.livejournal.com]

Very happy to hear he's continuing to improve, and that all of you are holding up okay, and fingers crossed about the insurance and those two possibilities.

[ecosopher.livejournal.com]

Thank you for continuing to update us here. I was just thinking of you earlier. It is good news that he's still improving. And I hope the insurance company comes through soon for you.

[yendi]

*hugs* to all of you. You've all been very much on my mind over the last few days.

(Incidentally, I think we were all in the same place at the same time last week -- we were at the Magic Kingdom on 12/27 (the most crowded I've ever seen the place.)

[ladytalker13.livejournal.com]

Truly heartwarming news of Peter's progress! Prayers will keep coming, for all of you.

[narniadear.livejournal.com]

You're being so positive, I'm sure you're such a strength to Peter! So glad to hear he's getting better every day. That's wonderful!! Hang in there and get some sleep if you can. *hug*

[theafaye.livejournal.com]

I'm really glad to hear that he's showing good progress. That's very positive. You guys have all been in my thoughts - I had an amazing day when we met at Armageddon and one of the very few regrets from that day was that I didn't get to see more of Peter because he seemed like such a great guy. You're a wonderful family and I hope that he continues to move forward.

[lawchicky.livejournal.com]

Oh dear, I'm just reading about this now and sending huge hugs your way. It is really excellent news that he's still regaining feeling and use in his arm. As long as he keeps up with the exercises and keeps improving, there's hope that he will get better and better.

Many times, there are subsequent mini-strokes, which can be scary, but are generally short and don't cause too much regression.

All my love to you and Peter and your family.

[animecat.livejournal.com]

Continuing to pray for Peter's speedy recovery and for little Caroline too. I nearly cried yesterday when you described her reaction. I just felt so bad for her, and for all of you. Hang in there!

[dungeonwriter.livejournal.com]

My prayers go out to you, I'm so happy to hear about any progress. Been rereading my favorite PAD book, before I say Psalms.

This Sabbath, I'll be asking my congregation to say the Mishaberach prayer for him.

[readinggeek451]

I'm glad to hear that he's continuing to improve.

[joeymichaels.livejournal.com]

Much love to you and your family during this difficult time.