Monday, April 30, 2007

Just keeps getting better

Dad moved to the VA Hospital on Thursday, April 26. Mom says that he had the best day yet on Friday. Dad took the move very well, we worried about set backs but there have been none. The staff at the VA Hospital are very attentive to dad's needs and continually teaches him independence. He told us this weekend that he like that they let him do things. He has already charmed the nurses with his humor and has started drawing again. He gets frustrated but know with time he will only get better. We are all excited about his progress.

Today they are going to do another swallow test so hopefully he will be getting some real food soon. The halo is due for review on May 3 so we should have so up and coming news on the removal of that.

If you are able to come to Indy and see dad he is missing the company. Andy and Anna and thier entire families came down over the weekend and Joe has been here since last Thursday, he really enjoyed this. Things will be quiet during the week as everyone goes back to work so feel free to come and see him when you can.

Thank you for your continued dedication of prayers. Continue to pray for dad's healing and that he will have patience in the recovery.

Have a great day!! Kelli :o)

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

GLAD ALL IS GOING WELL FOR JIM AND FAMILY CONGRATS ON THE NEXT STEP UP IN HIS HEALING

ALTHOUGH WE HAVE NOT BEEN IN TO SEE YOU, YOU ARE NOT OUT OF PUR THOUGHTS OR PRAYERS I HAVE RE SUBMITTED HIM TO OUR PRAYER TEAM AT CHURCH.

gOD HEAL AND CARE FOR ALL OF YOU DURING THIS TIME
LOVE THE STIERS

Anonymous said...

Wonderful news!
so glad the move has gone well and
that you are pleased with the new
staff.
continuing to pray.
love you
helen and steve

Anonymous said...

Hello
Everyone Jim kept up the good work Bill And I will be down to see you soon. We love you.Sue you take care of your self tell Keli we said hello. see you soon.Will call you again in a day or two.
Love Bill And Norene

Anonymous said...

Thanks for sharing the wonderful news. We will continue to pray for Jim and all of you. We are humbled to be kept in "the fold". Please tell Jim we said Hello.
Praises to our King for His healing ways.

God Bless,

The Gallagher's

Anonymous said...

Wow, what great news! We will pray that the swallow test will go well and that the halo will be able to be removed very soon. We're so glad that you are so much closer and that you can be with Kelli. That is certainly a wonderful blessing. Isn't it amazing to see God's hand in all the little details. Oh, how he loves us and cares for us! You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron and Minda

Anonymous said...

Dear Maley's,

We are so thrilled to hear that the trip to Indy went well. I looked out my window at work about the time you were to be leaving. It was so rainy and dreary, but I prayed and asked God to give you a safe trip and encourage your hearts.

We praise God that Jim took the trip well and that he continues to make progress.

We will be in prayer for the swallow test and the possible removal of his hallo.

Ken was glad he was able to stop up and visit with you and Jim before he left for Indy.

Take care. We'll look forward to future blogs as you have the time.

Love and Prayers,

Ken and Rosa

Anonymous said...

Hannah, thanks for the update on your dad's progress. Our prayers go out to you and your family and our thanks go to God for providing healing and a great and wonderful family that you have.

God bless all.

Tell Jim I still have the knife collection that I need for him to appraise.

Steve Doctor and family