Sounds like he's doing very well...all things considered. Tell him we're here for him and if he needs anything to holler (well, ok not holler but let us know 
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Visit with Phil
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Kevan
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I posted in the other thread (http://www.vtcoa.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2825&page=13), but I'll add it here too:
UPDATE!
I got to spend an hour with Phil today and man, things are really looking good!
He's WIDE awake now that he's off all the hardcore medication. He kept asking "Who are you?" (via lip reading). LMAO I can understand though- Phil only met me 18 hrs. before his accident, and then we only hung out for a couple of hours. I wouldn't know who me was either. LOL
I explained to him who I was, where we met, a couple of hotties at the restaurant we were at...and he began to remember a little. The smiles confirmed that for me.
The trachea tube is still in, but that seems to be the only down side. His left arm and both legs are working great, but we knew that already. The awesome news is that his right arm and hand are coming back...and they're coming back strong! He 'shook my hand' today and then began to grip it, quite firmly. All 4 fingers and the thumb. Then he began to turn his arm and wrist....and then it got awkward. It was like he was trying to put some sort of ju-jitsu move on me and twist my arm around. LOL I didn't care though; if he broke my arm at least there were hot nurses near by.
Phil's mom dug out the squeeze ball from the other day and we gave it to Phil.
He was transferring it between hands!!!!
He squeezed it in his right hand, and showed us!!!!
....and.....this is the coolest part:
He played catch with his mom and Cameron at the end of the bed!!!!!
That was so cool. Given, he's not 100% with throwing but it's a huge step. His reflexes when trying to catch it were really, really good. I'd say about 95%. He was really trying to catch it. It was really great to see that.
Oh, Boomer....I told Phil, "Boomer is going to have a BBQ for you. You just have to call him up and set the date and time. He'll fire up the grill and call the Hooter girls." Phil smiled hard at that one. Better get those burgers and dogs ready.
This was probably my last visit with Phil here in Columbus. They're talking about trasferring him back to Indianapolis next week and I'll be out of town. I let him know that I'd come by Indy and see him when I was over there on business.
He smiled and waved goodbye.
UPDATE!
I got to spend an hour with Phil today and man, things are really looking good!
He's WIDE awake now that he's off all the hardcore medication. He kept asking "Who are you?" (via lip reading). LMAO I can understand though- Phil only met me 18 hrs. before his accident, and then we only hung out for a couple of hours. I wouldn't know who me was either. LOL
I explained to him who I was, where we met, a couple of hotties at the restaurant we were at...and he began to remember a little. The smiles confirmed that for me.
The trachea tube is still in, but that seems to be the only down side. His left arm and both legs are working great, but we knew that already. The awesome news is that his right arm and hand are coming back...and they're coming back strong! He 'shook my hand' today and then began to grip it, quite firmly. All 4 fingers and the thumb. Then he began to turn his arm and wrist....and then it got awkward. It was like he was trying to put some sort of ju-jitsu move on me and twist my arm around. LOL I didn't care though; if he broke my arm at least there were hot nurses near by.
Phil's mom dug out the squeeze ball from the other day and we gave it to Phil.
He was transferring it between hands!!!!
He squeezed it in his right hand, and showed us!!!!
....and.....this is the coolest part:
He played catch with his mom and Cameron at the end of the bed!!!!!
That was so cool. Given, he's not 100% with throwing but it's a huge step. His reflexes when trying to catch it were really, really good. I'd say about 95%. He was really trying to catch it. It was really great to see that.
Oh, Boomer....I told Phil, "Boomer is going to have a BBQ for you. You just have to call him up and set the date and time. He'll fire up the grill and call the Hooter girls." Phil smiled hard at that one. Better get those burgers and dogs ready.
This was probably my last visit with Phil here in Columbus. They're talking about trasferring him back to Indianapolis next week and I'll be out of town. I let him know that I'd come by Indy and see him when I was over there on business.
He smiled and waved goodbye.
FSTJACK
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Thank you both for the updates on Phil. It is very encouraging to hear the progress he is making, both physically and mentally.
Phil I wish you the best, you and your family are in my prayers daily.
Phil I wish you the best, you and your family are in my prayers daily.
Those were very, very encouraging updates indeed....
Thanks alot to you both.....
I'd really like to have Phil's home address.
Now that he is awake full time I wanted to send him a get well card when he gets home... Maybe we could get him some flowers or the like (mylar baloons with "Get well Indy" or something written on 'em....
So, if anyone's got his home address, that'd be appreciated...
Again, great news.....
You rawk Indy............:rock:
SD
Thanks alot to you both.....
I'd really like to have Phil's home address.
Now that he is awake full time I wanted to send him a get well card when he gets home... Maybe we could get him some flowers or the like (mylar baloons with "Get well Indy" or something written on 'em....
So, if anyone's got his home address, that'd be appreciated...
Again, great news.....
You rawk Indy............:rock:
SD
Awesome News - His progress in three weeks is an excellent sign of recovery. I know it will not be much longer that he will be out truckin and on the forum again. He and his family are still in my prayers.
Thank you guys for the continued updates. Your visits are helping Phil, this I know!
Thank you guys for the continued updates. Your visits are helping Phil, this I know!
Kevan said:
Ah Kevan you cant get any respect!!! 2 weeks of visits and you get a "who are you?"!!!!! LOL
Kidding aside, this post really put a smile on my face. I am very happy and relieved Indy is getting better and closer to recovery. Great news!!
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That is funny Patrick!! - how true...mauiSRT/10 said:
Thank you Kevan and Chip and Lori for the very indepth updates
They are more and more encouraging each time :rock: Keep it up Phil!!! :dancing: :star:
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