I came out to visit Lance over the course of a couple days right before Christmas and was very happy and encouraged to see him. He's made great progress since the last time I saw him, which regrettably was over a year ago. How time flies!
Overall, Lance is healthier, he looks great, his spirits are high, his humor is intact, he sings along to all his favorite music and is getting stronger and more independent everyday. I attribute this to his team of helpers who take him to different appointments outside the facility and the fact that he is taking natural supplements and receiving alternative health treatments. The next step is to find the right speech therapists to help him with his communication deficits. He definitely speaks more but still has a hard time articulating his thoughts even though it's not that hard to communicate with him in person.
During my visit, I was able to go with him to see a chiropractor where he also gets a massage and a session on a vibrational exercise machine called the Wave. On another day, his personal trainer put him through an exercise regimen at the gym to strengthen his good side and his weak side in order for him to gain enough strength to be more independent. His team of helpers keep him very busy, I hear he participates in drum circles and other activities as well.
Connecting with his friends means so much to him at this time. If you can, please take the time to visit, or send him a card, call him on the phone or, if you're on Facebook, send him a message!
Little by little, Lance is slowly regaining what he has lost. It may take a while but given how far he has come so far, I know he'll get there...
Looking forward to Lance's further recovery in 2010...
Happy New Year!
-Petrina
These 2 pix were taken over 20+ years apart!
1 comment:
Petrina, your visit brought Lance much happiness and your heartfelt observations about his progress are accurate. He has come a long way with the help of incredible caregivers and friends like you who keep him focused on his recovery. Time has been good to both of you great pic's. Thanks for being there for Lance always.
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