A Quick Update

Just wanted to give you a quick update on the week so far.  Dan's PET scan was postponed-we had a bit of a mix up on what day the test was and transportation from the rehab facility.  He still needs to get it done, but it may be a couple of weeks.  We also had to work out Dan receiving his radiation treatment and continuing his rehab therapy.  Elk's typically discharges a patient once they need to begin radiation/chemo, so we were a bit worried.  However, they have agreed to work with him, assuming he can keep up some of his therapy.  As we are learning, there are a lot of people involved and getting everyone to communicate, follow up,  and work together can be a bit of a challenge.

On a positive note, Dan is still making huge strides in his physical and occupational therapy.  The past couple of days they have had him up walking, first with the parallel bars and then with a walker.  He is still in the early stages, but with each session things get a bit easier.  To challenge him a bit, they tackled stairs for the first time today.  He was able, with assistance, to get up and down five steps!  They have set his target release date from Elk's at December 19.  That could change, depending on what happens with rehab over the next two weeks, but it would be great to have him home for Christmas.

I can't say this enough, but thank you all for your love, prayers, and positive thoughts.  It means so much to all of us!