Remarkable progress

Monroe is talking up a blue streak!!
And for the most part making sense!!!
He is oriented , reminiscing a lot and in a great mood, though he wants to
"Get out of here!!"
He still is having difficulty with some words and verbally expressing all of his thoughts but he is doing great in his swallowing, speech and walking exercises.

Today he had Ice cream and thickened juice and tomorrow is going to have some Broccoli soup that Cele made.

Keep praying!!
God is Very Good

Dallastown to Fairfield

It has been a tremendous benefit for Monroe (and us) that Cele arrived on Saturday. Monroe was so happy to see her. She has been with him daily (all day and evening). He has improved and has begun all the therapies - physical, occupational, and speech. Cele has helped him in his sessions and will continue to work with him doing speech & swallowing exercises. Her creativity and educational background has been an added benefit. This afternoon we played Scrabble and when I left, they were beginning to play the card game, Uno.

We are all pleased that Monroe is continuing to improve day by day. We are also grateful for all our friends and family that have been supporting us during this time. Thank you.


Tina

I know this will make Monroe happy......

Cele McCloskey (Monroe's daughter) will be with us for a week beginning Saturday. I know Monroe will be absolutely delighted to see her. Alan told him this morning and as soon as I saw him this afternoon, he was asking, "Where's Cele?" :-)

Thanks for your continued support, concern, and prayers.

Tina

Address change

Cards may be sent to:

Fairfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Mr. Monroe Werblin
13B
1255 Travis Blvd
Fairfield, CA 94533

Visits, Phone calls & Cards........

Visits:

We appreciate all who want to visit Monroe. We are asking that you not visit just yet. We will keep you updated when visits are welcome.

Telephone calls:

Sorry, not at this time

Cards:

Yes, that is okay

Fairfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Mr. Monroe Werblin

35C

1255 Travis Blvd

Fairfield, CA 94533

At Fairfield Rehab

It's been very trying
Yesterday Monroe was transferred to the skilled nursing facility , close to our home in Fairfield
to get Rehabilitation in Speech, Walking, and swallowing
he became very distrustful, didn't want anyone to touch him and said he wanted to leave
Tina was an absolute trouper
she was there from 10:30 AM until after 4
I left work early and we went back together at 5 and stayed til 7, then we ate dinner and returned at 9 to check on him
By that time i had talked to him and they had sedated him and he was sleeping
This morning I arrived at 7:15 AM and unfortunately he had pulled out his feeding tube
though he was more awake and seemed to understand what was going on for the most part
There was a lot of back and forth about whether to reinsert the tube
Of course we said yes, as he is still unable to swallow safely and effectively
So, Tina will go and sit with the nurses as they attempt to reinsert it
Both of us had a long talk with the speech therapist this morning,who seems to be on the same page for optimism as we are
Keep praying!!!
God is GOOD

Fairfield Rehabilitation Center

It appears Monroe will be leaving Kaiser Vallejo Wednesday morning for Fairfield Rehab. After he is admitted, we can provide information about visits, phone calls, and cards.

Thank you for your continued prayers.

KOJAK

We are still waiting to confirm which Skilled Nursing Facility Monroe will attend. It looks like Fairfield Rehab, but we are not sure. We are eager for him to begin his rehabilitation. Also, he can't wait to leave the hospital! :-)

Monroe's sense of humor is alive and well. When he uses these glycerin styrofoam "lollipops", he recalled that KOJAK always sucked on lollipops. He then did his Telly Salavas impression.

Sorry, you probably had to be there, but it was pretty funny and now this is our standing joke when he uses them.

Be well.

Saturday

I went to see Dad this morning
he walked 200 feet with the help
of the Physical therapist.

We spoke--at times appropriately, for about an hour and I gave him a new
Get Well card that Cele had sent for him
(She plans to send one daily)

We are awaiting a room at the Vacaville Convelescent Center , where he can receive the best training in Walking, Speech, and Swallowing
Keep praying for him

Vacaville Rehab or Fairfield

Our 1st choice for a rehab facility was Vacaville Convalescent and Rehab. Currently they do not have a male bed available. Please pray that ones becomes available this weekend. If not, that our 2nd choice will be just as good.



Alan and Tina will be checking out the Fairfield facility this weekend. Blessings to you all.

Skilled Nursing Facility - maybe Monday

The physicians will continue to monitor Monroe over the next few days. He may go to the SNF, this weekend or Monday. 'Not sure yet. Let's pray he continues to tolerate his feeding tube. He was in good spirits this morning and was fascinated about the birds flying outside his window.

Cele & Scott - he loved the card......

He Loved the card, it brought a smile to his face. He said, "Cele can do anything".

'Nice large font too.

Cele - what is the story about Lancaster, PA?

Your dad saw the postmark on your envelope. He tried to recall something about Lancaster, but couldn't remember. Any ideas????
:-)

Tina

Thank you Jeremy

Thur AM:

Jeremy from the Physical Therapy Department is a wonderful care-taker. He has such compassion for his patients.

Monroe was able to sit up, get out of bed, and walk out of his room. Jeremy was very impressed with his mobility. I know a lot of this is due to Jeremy's motivation.

Monroe on Thursday evening

Monroe is: a little clearer, A little Calmer
A little more verbal
Understanding what is going on with him a little more
He is tolerating being fed through the tube quite well

We spent about an hour and 1/2 talking this evening
He is very fed up with the TV in his hospital room--"too much talking and Garbage"
He may go to a Skilled Nursing facility by the weekend to get training in
Swallowing, Walking and Speaking

Thank you all for your love, prayers , and concern

Red Sofa

Temporary..........

Monroe is doing well and had a good night's sleep (Thank God!). Alan and Tina visited with him late yesterday and he was full of conversation. He seemed to tell us that he wants to know what the doctors and nurses are doing to him.

Today they will try to continue his nourishment via a tube. The doctors (and family) are hoping this will be temporary and he will soon be able to eat on his own.

Keep the prayers coming for the McCloskey and Werblin families.

What if I want to call or visit?

If you want to send a card:

Kaiser Medical Center
Mr. Monroe Werblin
Room 417
975 Sereno Dr
Vallejo, CA 94589


Visits:
Please call Alan first to confirm if visits are okay


Telephone calls:
Sorry not at this time


At this time, we are not sure when he will be transferred, so please check back for updated information.

So what happened..........

Tuesday Feb 6 I was on my way to a meeting. I received a frantic call from Alan. "My dad fell in his apartment". I quickly turned the car around and headed to Merrill Gardens. Before I arrived, they decided to take him to Kaiser Vallejo.

It was confirmed that he broke his hip and they operated by putting three pins. His spirits were good and was ready to be transferred to a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) on Sunday.

Monday morning he was drowsy and a bit confused. They postponed the transfer. It look like he has suffered a stroke.

With prayers from our family and friends, he has gained some speech and some motor skills.

Alan will keep you all updated.

Keep the prayers going.

Love & Blessings,

Tina