Thanksgiving was great!

I picked Ron up for Thanksgiving and brought him to my daughter and son-in-laws home (Randi and Joe) in Morgan where we live. It was a very simple gathering, just my family and Ron. It was very nice. Ron is doing great. He is so grateful for everything and anything! He never complains a word. Yes, he is sore and his hip is killing him. He is amazing. We took him back to Dr. Hillyard, the Doctor who did the multiple surgeries (orthopedic surgeon at IMC) to review the scans performed on his hip and arm a few weeks ago. His arm and hand are slowly progressing, not as fast as Ron would like. He can barely move his hand and the left arm won't turn at all.  (I will report on his visit and suggested surgery later). Reminder, back to the injuries, we were not sure he would gain the ability for movement in that left arm and hand.  Here is what the arm looks like now:

He does his exercises (Physical therapy) on his own most of the time. He likes to go workout in the PT room at night when everyone is gone so he can do whatever he wants. I remember in the beginning when he would fall out of bed often. I suspect that he was trying to get up and walk. It is that independence and will to fight, he has inside of him. He used to say "I need to get out of here and get to work!"

On Thanksgiving he sat in a big nice recliner and announced that he needed one of those for his room. He loved it. We ate and watched football. He talked about his problem with going to the bathroom because of the meds (our family always talked bathroom talk at the table while growing up). I felt right at home around Ron as usual. He makes us all laugh and really is a different person right now. Very humble and grateful to be alive!

He shared this video with me, his first time walking with a cane, GO RON!!

 

Jen and Kurt (my sister and husband) were in town for Thanksgiving and took their boys to visit Ron. The last time Jen saw Ron was when he was in the coma. (They have talked on the phone though). She was amazed at how far he has come. He remembers everything now. It just takes him a minute to remember some details of events, or someone's name (this is normal for me). Ron's memory was amazing before the accident. I would have to ask him details about stories (while growing up), or ask him someone's name. He would blurt it out. I told him we are finally on the same level. It frustrates him.

Jen and Kurt gave him a heating blanket for his birthday (he is always so cold, he makes his room very warm and keeps the door closed). He was so happy! The simple things in life make Ron happy. It is great to watch.