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.